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Diversity and Heterosis of Leaf Anatomical Traits in Backcross 1 (BC1) Derived from Interspecific Hybridization between Commercial Cane (Saccharum spp. Hybrid) and Wild Type (S. spontaneum)

open access: yesAgronomy, 2023
Interspecific hybridization between commercial and wild canes followed by backcrossing may transfer favorable alleles responsible for drought tolerance in sugarcane.
Kanlayanee Wiangwiset   +4 more
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Assessment of Tomato Recombinant Lines in Conventional and Organic Farming Systems for Productivity and Fruit Quality Traits

open access: yesAgronomy, 2021
It is estimated that more than 95% of organic agriculture is based on crop cultivars that were bred for the conventional high-input sector. Most selections were made through conventional breeding programs and lack important traits required under organic ...
Ilias D. Avdikos   +4 more
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Viability of seedling image analysis (Vigor-S) to determine the physiological potential of melon seeds

open access: yesJournal of Seed Science, 2020
: Melon is a vegetable crop of food and nutritional importance whose cultivation is growing worldwide. In this sense, investments in technologies are necessary, especially regarding the quality of seeds used in the establishment of new areas.
Moadir de Sousa Leite   +5 more
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HETEROTIC ESTIMATION AND ADAPTABILITY OF TOMATO HYBRIDS FOR FRUIT YIELD AND ITS RELATED TRAITS IN PAKISTAN.

open access: yesRevista de Agricultura Neotropical, 2022
Current study is emphasizing on the estimation of heterosis for different yield attributing traits and adaptability of tomato hybrids. It was performed in the research area of VCRP, HRI, NARC Islamabad during 2018-2019.
Ahsan Javed   +5 more
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Teleworking in Times of COVID-19: Effects on the Acquisition of Personal Resources

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many employees to introduce different degrees of teleworking, leading to a transformation of the psychosocial work environment. In this study, we analyzed whether the relationship between a labor resource, social support,
Manuel Pulido-Martos   +2 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Tomato Hybrids and Inbred Lines for Fruit Quality Traits

open access: yesAgronomy, 2021
Tomato is one of the most consumed fruit vegetables globally and is a high dietary source of minerals, fiber, carotenoids, and vitamin C. The tomato is also well known for its nutraceutical chemical content which strengthens human immune systems and is ...
Ilias D. Avdikos   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hybrid Vigor in Science [PDF]

open access: yesScience, 2008
When I was president of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, I came to believe that the future success of humanity may depend on learning to use the tools of science--including the collection of objective evidence on what works and why--at all levels of decision-making. Thus, the National Academies have repeatedly addressed questions such as "How can
openaire   +2 more sources

Identification of Metabolomic Biomarkers of Seed Vigor and Aging in Hybrid Rice

open access: yesRice, 2022
Seed deterioration during rice seed storage can lead to seed vigor loss, which adversely affects agricultural production, the long-term preservation of germplasm resources, and the conservation of species diversity.
Bing-Xian Chen   +8 more
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Size Variability in Seed Lot Impact Seed Nutritional Balance, Seedling Vigor, Microbial Composition and Plant Performance of Common Corn Hybrids

open access: yesAgronomy, 2020
Soils with highly uniform textural, physical, and chemical characteristics still give rise to crop stand variability. Seed quality is one of the factors adding to yield variability and has become a concern for corn growers.
Saveetha Kandasamy   +6 more
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Assessment of Genetic Parameters and Gene Action Associated with Heterosis for Enhancing Yield Characters in Novel Hybrid Rice Parental Lines

open access: yesPlants, 2022
The technology of hybrid rice utilizing heterosis is an essential requirement for achieving food security. The current study was aimed at assessing the genetic parameters and the gene actions of 15 yield-component traits associated with heterosis, in 9 ...
Mahmoud M. Gaballah   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

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