Selection of Alternative Genetic Sources of Large-Seed Size in Virginia-Type Peanut:  Evaluation of Sensory, Composition, and Agronomic Characteristics

2002 ◽  
Vol 50 (17) ◽  
pp. 4885-4889 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harold E. Pattee ◽  
Thomas G. Isleib ◽  
Daniel W. Gorbet ◽  
Francis G. Giesbrecht
Keyword(s):  
Seed Size ◽  
Agronomic Characteristics ◽  
Large Seed ◽  
Selection Of

Improving the Quality of a Groundnut Population in Zambia by Bulk Selection of Seed

1974 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. L. Thomas ◽  
A. J. Prior ◽  
J. E. Grafius
Keyword(s):  
Seed Size ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Substantial Improvement ◽  
Mass Selection ◽  
Large Seed ◽  
Mean Size ◽  
Pedigree Selection ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Selection Of

SUMMARYSubstantial improvement is reported in a quality measure, large seed size, after only one generation of mass selection from a bulk ‘Chalimbana’ population of Zambian land races of the inbred species Arachis hypogaea L. There were large positive correlations between seed size as planted and the subsequent mean size harvested. Large seed also tended to produce an increased proportion of 2- rather than 3-seeded pods, further improving both crop uniformity and quality. Total yield was unaffected, or possibly even slightly enhanced, by planting larger kernels. The circumstantial advantages of mass as opposed to pedigree selection methods are discussed.

Screening of F1 progeny for selection of superior hybrids in mulberry (Morus spp.) - A simple approach PART I: Screening of seedlings in relation to seed size

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 5256
Author(s):  
Daryoush Shafiei ◽  
Prof. Basavaiah*
Keyword(s):  
Seed Size ◽  
Seedling Survival ◽  
Size Class ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
Size Classes ◽  
Morus Spp ◽  
In The Beginning ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Size Grading

In mulberry (Morus spp.), the process of selection of promising hybrids from F1 population requires the screening of a large number of progenies and a long period. To develop a simple and faster approach for screening, studies were conducted using F1 seeds of two crosses. The details of screening studies conducted in relation to seed-size and seedling-size are reported separately in two parts. In this part, the F1 seeds were size-graded as small, medium and large seeds; their progenies were raised separately and screened in nursery. There was a considerable degree of variation in size of seeds and medium-size class seeds were in high percentage in both the crosses. The length, width and weight of seeds were also varied between the seed size classes significantly in both the crosses. The seed size classes differ with high significance in shoot length and Root collar diameter and also differ significantly in root length and weight of seedlings. The positive correlation between the seed size and growth of seedlings, seed size and germination, seed size and seedling survival in nursery indicated that size-grading of seeds and rejection of small seeds in the beginning of screening process may help to increase the efficiency of screening by increasing the chances of getting superior hybrids from limited progenies. However, confirmation on the performance of large seedlings from small seed size class may help to draw conclusion. Hence, the studies are continued with size- grading of seedlings in the next part of screening study.

scholarly journals Mass occurrence and habitat selection of Common Redpolls (Carduelis flammea) after a large seed crop year: snow-covered ground facilitates food access

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Svein Dale
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Habitat Selection ◽  
Snow Cover ◽  
Breeding Season ◽  
Boreal Forests ◽  
Large Seed ◽  
Mass Occurrence ◽  
Seed Crops ◽  
Ecosystem Changes ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractIn boreal forests, food supplies typically have cyclic variations, and many species here fluctuate in numbers from year to year. One group of species showing large variations in population size is birds specialized on seeds from masting trees. Here, I analyze spatial patterns of a mass occurrence and habitat selection of the Common Redpoll (Carduelis flammea) during the breeding season in southeastern Norway in 2020 after a year with large seed crops from Norway Spruce (Picea abies) and Downy Birch (Betula pubescens). I found that Common Redpoll numbers increased with elevation and towards the northwest. Numbers were also strongly and positively correlated with snow depth in early April when snow was present mainly above 400 m elevation. Sites with snow cover in early April (30% of all sites) held 96.4% of all individuals recorded. Field observations indicated that Common Redpolls foraged extensively for spruce seeds on the snow until the end of May when young were independent. I suggest that the mass occurrence was due to a unique combination of exceptionally large seed crops of two tree species coinciding in the same year. The masting produced large amounts of food both for overwintering (birch seeds) and for breeding (spruce seeds), and during the breeding season snow cover facilitated access to food resources. Dependency of Common Redpolls on snow cover suggests that climate change may negatively impact some seed-eaters in boreal regions. On the other hand, higher temperatures may induce more frequent masting which may be beneficial for seed-eaters. Thus, climate change is likely to lead to complex ecosystem changes in areas where snow cover may disappear.

Selection of large seed and high yielding lines of bread wheat for drought conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 595-606
Author(s):  
Dilmurodov Sherzod Dilmurodovich ◽  
Shodiyev Sherzod Shomiljonovich ◽  
Abdumajidov Jaloliddin Raxmatullaevich ◽  
Hayitov Azizbek Sherkulovich ◽  
Mavlanov Javokhir Sarvar Ogli
Keyword(s):  
Bread Wheat ◽  
Large Seed ◽  
Drought Conditions ◽  
Selection Of

scholarly journals Characterization and ecological significance of a seed bank from the Upper Pennsylvanian Wise Formation, southwest Virginia

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petra S. Yehnjong ◽  
Michael S. Zavada ◽  
Chris Liu
Keyword(s):  
Seed Size ◽  
Seed Bank ◽  
Seedling Establishment ◽  
Environmental Variability ◽  
Seed Banks ◽  
Evolutionary Strategy ◽  
Predator Population ◽  
Seed Density ◽  
Soil Seed Banks ◽  
Large Seed

AbstractSoil seed banks are important to the maintenance and restoration of floras. Extant seed banks exhibit unique characteristics with regard to the distribution of seed size and seed density. Seeds were recovered from the Upper Pennsylvanian Wise Formation in southwest Virginia. Structurally preserved seeds were also examined from coal balls of the Pennsylvanian Pottsville and Allegheny Groups, Ohio. The size distribution of the seeds from the Wise Formation is similar to that of structurally preserved seeds of the Upper Pennsylvanian Pottsville and Allegheny Group coal balls. In contrast, the seed size distributions in extant wetland, grassland, woodland and forest habitats are significantly narrower than that of seeds from the Pennsylvanian seed banks. Larger seeds are less dependent on light for germination, and aid in seedling establishment more than smaller seeds, especially in dense stable forests where disturbance events are rare. Large seed size may contribute to increased seed longevity, which reduces the effect of environmental variability on seed germination and development. The significantly larger size of the Palaeozoic seeds may have imparted an advantage for seedling establishment in the dense Palaeozoic forests. The preponderance of large seeds may be a result of the absence of large seed predators (e.g. herbivorous tetrapods), and may have been an evolutionary strategy to minimize damage to the embryo from a predator population dominated by small invertebrates with chewing or sucking mouthparts. The estimated seed density of 192 seeds/m2in the Palaeozoic seed bank falls within the range of modern seed banks, but at the lower end of modern seed bank densities in a variety of habitats.

scholarly journals SELEKSI GALUR DARI POPULASI F4 KEDELAI YANG TAHAN TERHADAP PENYAKIT MOSAIK (Soybean mosaic virus) DAN BERDAYA HASIL TINGGI

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-159
Author(s):  
Wuye Ria Andayanie ◽  
Praptiningsih Gamawati Adinurani
Keyword(s):  
Mosaic Virus ◽  
Seed Size ◽  
Crop Yields ◽  
Soybean Mosaic Virus ◽  
Mosaic Disease ◽  
High Yield ◽  
New Variety ◽  
Moderately Resistant ◽  
Screen House ◽  
Selection Of

Soybean lines selection of F4 population resistant  to soybean mosaic disease (Soybean mosaic virus) with high yield.  The soybean breeding program is usually not purposedly done for resistance to Soybean mosaic virus (SMV) but rather for crop yields. The experiment was aimed to obtain soybean lines of F4 population resistant to soybean mosaic disease with high yield.  F2-F4 plants that have been inoculated with the T isolate of SMV one week after planting were selected by the pedigree  in the screen house. The result indicated eight  F4 populations (Wilis x L. Temanggung; Wilis x L. Jombang; Wilis x Pangrango; Wilis x PI 200485;  Gepak Kuning x L. Jombang; Gepak Kuning x L. Temanggung; Gepak Kuning x Malabar; Gepak Kuning x PI 200485) produced medium seed size (from 9.84-10.26 g 100/seeds).  Gepak Kuning x Mlg 3288  showed more resistant than Gepak Kuning x PI 200485. The seed produced by Gepak Kuning x PI 200485 was 1.97 ton/ha. There were no F4 populations that had higher yield and bigger seed size than Gepak Kuning x PI 200485 even though they were  moderately resistant to SMV. Therefore, these lines of Gepak Kuning x Mlg 3288 and Gepak  Kuning x  PI 200485 might provide exellent sources to develop a new variety that resistant to SMV and of high yield.

Optimising canola establishment and yield in south-eastern Australia with hybrids and large seed

2016 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 409 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. D. Brill ◽  
M. L. Jenkins ◽  
M. J. Gardner ◽  
J. M. Lilley ◽  
B. A. Orchard
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Seed Size ◽  
Biomass Accumulation ◽  
Simulation Modelling ◽  
Sowing Depth ◽  
Large Seed ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Eastern Australia ◽  
Series Of Experiments ◽  
Seed Characteristics

April sowing of canola is considered optimal for grain yield in many regions of Australia; however, there is often insufficient rainfall in April to sow seed into moisture at the ideal depth of 15–30 mm. We report a series of experiments that investigated the seed characteristics (cultivar type and seed size) that would facilitate successful canola emergence from relatively deep sowing (>30 mm). Ten canola cultivar by sowing depth experiments, each with three hybrid and three open-pollinated cultivars, found hybrid cultivars were able to maintain higher emergence rates and grain yield compared with open-pollinated cultivars from deep sowing. Further investigations in the glasshouse showed that the emergence advantage of the hybrid cultivars was largely due to their inherently large seed size, as increased seed size also improved emergence of open-pollinated canola. Early biomass accumulation also improved with larger seeds. In a field experiment, larger seed size of both hybrid and open-pollinated canola increased early biomass accumulation and final grain yield. Simulation modelling in New South Wales demonstrated the importance of timely sowing of canola, as delayed sowing caused a larger reduction in grain yield than reduced plant population. Although ‘moisture-seeking’ (placing seed into moist soil below a layer of dry soil) reduced the emergence rate of canola, the reduction could be offset by planting large seed (>2 mm diameter). This practice of ‘moisture-seeking’ large-seeded canola should be considered as a strategy to improve the timeliness of establishment and subsequent grain yield of canola when rainfall for crop establishment is marginal yet there is moisture available deeper in the seedbed.

scholarly journals Inheritance of seed size by hybrid populations of pea (F1, F2)

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 00090
Author(s):  
Firzinat Davletov ◽  
Karina Gainullina ◽  
Fidan Safin
Keyword(s):  
Seed Size ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Kernel Weight ◽  
Intraspecific Hybridization ◽  
Filial Generation ◽  
Economically Valuable Traits ◽  
Reciprocal Crossing ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Parental Cultivar

Pea (Pisum sativum L.) is one of the ancient and valuable high-protein leguminous cultures in the world. Breeding of new high-yielding cultivars is the main reserve to increase production of pea seeds. At the present time, intraspecific hybridization has a great importance in selection of new cultivars of pea. However, consistent patterns of inheritance of a number of economically valuable traits by hybrids are still insufficiently investigated. The objective of this research work was to study inheritance of seed size (1000-kernel weight) by pea hybrids of the first and second filial generations (F1, F2). The crossing and back-crossing (reciprocal crossing) were conducted. In our experiments, the first filial generation hybrids (F1) had a lower 1000-kernel weight than the large-seeded parental cultivars. Herewith the large-seeded genotype of the female parental cultivar had more influence on displaying of this trait in hybrids than of the male parental cultivar. In the second filial generation hybrids (F2) showed intermediate inheritance of seed size. The results of our experiments attest high efficiency of seed size selection in segregating generations of hybrids, obtained from crosses between cultivars carrying genes of seed size.

Influence of Soybean Seed Size on Response to Atrazine

Weed Science ◽  
1970 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 162-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert N. Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Glycine Max ◽  
Seed Size ◽  
Selection Criterion ◽  
Soybean Seed ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Large Seed ◽  
Untreated Check ◽  
Initial Selection

In the greenhouse, we examined approximately 2,700 strains of soybeans [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] for response to 2-chloro-4-(ethylamino)-6-(isopropylamino)-s-triazine (atrazine), a herbicide which inhibits photosynthesis. Duration of survival when grown in soil containing 0.84 kg/ha was the initial selection criterion. Strains thus selected as most tolerant and most susceptible were grown then for 3 to 3 ½ weeks in soil containing 0.45 kg/ha of atrazine. The dry weight of shoots expressed as a percentage of each strain's own untreated check was used to measure the strains' tolerance of atrazine. Tolerance, thus measured, generally increased as seed size increased. Regression analysis indicated that 80% of the variation in response was attributable to variation in seed size. We suggest the possibility of minimizing soybean injury from atrazine (and perhaps other herbicides) by planting large seed.

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