Sticky Exudates on the Inflorescences of \u3ci\u3eCirsium Discolor\u3c/i\u3e (Asteraceae) and \u3ci\u3ePenstemon Digitalis\u3c/i\u3e (Scrophulariaceae) as Possible Defense Against Seed Predators [PDF]
From 1982 through 1987, I investigated whether sticky exudates released by Cirsium discolor and Penstemon digitalis in their inflorescences provide defense against seed predators. I tested two hypotheses: 1: Exudates directly deter seed predators, and 2:
Thomas, Patricia A
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Genetic Nature of Fertility Type in Cotton Hybrids [PDF]
Studies have been conducted to evaluate the genetic potential of cotton species and to develop disease and pest resistant cotton varieties from them. The significance of the level of leaf hairiness in the representatives of the Gossypium L.
Khalikova Malokhat +3 more
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Seed potato quality improvement through positive selection by smallholder farmers in Kenya [PDF]
In Kenya, seed potato quality is often a major yield constraint in potato production as smallholder farmers use farm-saved seed without proper management of seed-borne pests and diseases. Farm-saved seed is therefore often highly degenerated.
Borus, D. +6 more
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CHARACTERISTICS OF GREEN AND SPICED HAROMATIC CROPS
The characteristics that are typical for all leaved crops were identified in the studied green and spiced-aromatic crops. Maximal amount of the total antioxidants per 1 g of raw material is accumulated in juvenile leaves, flowers, and inflorescences ...
M. S. Gins +5 more
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CONTENT OF MICRO- AND MACRO-ELEMENTS OF PARSNIP (PASTINAKA SATIVA L.)
The two varieties of parsnip, «Krugliy» and «Beliy aist», were estimated for micro-and macronutrients. The differences in accumulation of 25 micro-and macro-elements between two varieties were revealed.
N. A. Golubkina +3 more
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Summary The development and adoption of hybrid seed technology have led to dramatic increases in agricultural productivity. However, it has been a challenge to develop a commercially viable platform for the production of hybrid wheat (Triticum aestivum ...
Anzu Okada +8 more
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Practical and scientific section on «Present status and prospects in garden pea breeding program and seed management» was held at All-Russian Research Institute of Vegetable Breeding and Seed Production. The problems concerning of home pea production and
S.M. Sirota +5 more
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Community-based native seed production for restoration in Brazil - the role of science and policy.
Large-scale restoration programmes in the tropics require large volumes of high quality, genetically diverse and locally adapted seeds from a large number of species.
I. Schmidt +6 more
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Water Consumption and High Temperature Tolerance in Cultivation Using Different Irrigation Methods of Developed, New and Prospective Varieties of Cotton in the Conditions of Barren Grass Soils [PDF]
The article presents the results of field experimental research on selection of regionalized, new and promising varieties of cotton suitable for root system drip irrigation (TS) and their maintenance based on drought-resistant and resource-efficient ...
Kamilov Bahtiyor +3 more
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The organic seed regulations framework in Europe – current status and recommendations for future development [PDF]
Organic agriculture regulations, in particular European regulation EC 889/2008, prescribe the use of organically produced seed. For many cultivated plants, however, organic seed is often not available.
AM Osman +21 more
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