The Sugarcane genome sequencing effort: An overview of the strategy, goals and existing data : [Abstract W538] [PDF]
Sugarcane is a major feedstock used for biofuel production worldwide. Sugarcane cultivars (Saccharum spp) are derived from interspecific hybridization obtained a century ago by crossing Saccharum officinarum (2n=8x=80) and S.
D'Hont, Angélique +5 more
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The utilization of biomass ash in sustainable agriculture and increasing its fertilizing efficiency by biological agents, potentially sequestering CO2, have become important issues for the global economy.
Zdzisława Romanowska-Duda +2 more
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Effect of plant nutrition, time and method of harvesting on seed yield and quality of wrinkled and smooth-seeded pea (Pisum sativum L.) varieties : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in Plant Science (Seed Technology) at Massey University [PDF]
Effects of nitrogen(N), phosphorus(P) and time and method of harvesting on seed yield and quality were examined for smooth(Maple) and wrinkled(Pania)-seeded pea cultivars.
Padrit, Jump
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In recent years, Polish producers have been increasingly interested in organic fruit production. In this cultivation system, it is very important to choose cultivars that are less susceptible to diseases and pests. In research conducted in the years 2009–
Agnieszka Głowacka +2 more
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RNAseq analysis of different Hevea genus inoculated by Microcyclus ulei : S01P09 [PDF]
The rubber tree, Hevea is native from the Brazilian Amazon region and it is responsible for almost all natural rubber produced in the world, a strategic raw material for a variety of products.
De Vasconcelos, A.T.R. +5 more
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Assessment of Resistance of Barley Varieties to Diseases in Polish Organic Field Trials
Leaf rust and net blotch are two important fungal diseases of barley. Leaf rust is the most important rust disease of barley, whereas net blotch can result in significant yield losses and cause the deterioration of crop quality.
Tomasz Lenartowicz +6 more
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Mixtures of modern and historical wheat cultivars under organic management in western Canada [PDF]
Two historic (Red Fife and Marquis) and two modern (5602HR; AC Barrie) wheat (Triticum aestivum) cultivars were assessed to determine if cultivar mixtures provided a benefit to grain yield and disease and weed suppression in Manitoba over 3 site-years ...
Entz, Martin, Pridham, Jackie
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GENETIC POLYMORPHISM OF LOCI DETERMINING BREAD MAKING QUALITY IN UKRAINIAN WHEAT VARIETIES
The paper presents an overview of studies of genetic polymorphism of loci determining bread-making quality among Ukrainian wheat varieties by means of electrophoretic analysis of storage proteins (Gli and Glu) and PCR.
S. V. Chebotar +9 more
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Cotton breeding in French-speaking Africa: Milestones and prospects [PDF]
When cotton breeding programmes were first set up in French-speaking Africa in 1946, breeders were already taking the needs of different cotton stakeholders into account.
Dessauw, Dominique, Hau, Bernard
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Arkansas Wheat Cultivar Performance Tests 2016-2017 [PDF]
Wheat cultivar performance tests are conducted each year in Arkansas by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences.
Kelley, J. P. +3 more
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