Physiological uniformity and genetic effects on canopy-level gas-exchange and hydraulic function could impact loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) plantation sustainability and ecosystem dynamics under projected changes in climate. Over a 1-year period, we examined genetic effects on mean and maximum mid-day canopy conductance (Gs, Gsmax) and transpiration (E, max-E) within a juvenile loblolly pine p...

Cabbage is one of the most popular vegetables that rich in sugars contributing to flavor and consumer acceptance; however, little information available on effect genotypes growing conditions sugar accumulation. We assessed seasonal variation agronomic characteristics free content cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata L.) grown under open field conditions. Seventy-five were spring autumn 2...

Root traits influence the amount of water and nutrient absorption, and are important for maintaining crop yield under drought conditions. The objectives of this research were to characterize variability of root traits among spring wheat genotypes and determine whether root traits are related to shoot traits (plant height, tiller number per plant, shoot dry weight, and coleoptile length), region...

In this study Mixed structural covariance, Path and Cultivation Value analyses and the CERES-Wheat crop model were used to evaluate vegetation and yield component variation affecting yield potential between different highlatitude (> 60° N lat.) and mid-European (< 60° N lat.) spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes currently cultivated in southern Finland. Path modeling results from this ...

Plant diseases are caused by pathogen populations continuously subjected to evolutionary forces (genetic flow, selection, and recombination). Ascochyta blight, caused by Mycosphaerella pinodes, is one of the most damaging necrotrophic pathogens of field peas worldwide. In France, both winter and spring peas are cultivated. Although these crops overlap by about 4 months (March to June), primary ...

Field pea (Pisum sativum L.) is one of the most important pulse crops, and widely grown in North China. To exploit potential varieties suitable for growing spring planting areas, a set National Regional Trials Spring Pea Genotype was carried out under irrigated rainfed environments across seven locations. Grain yield agronomic traits fourteen cultivars were evaluated. Analysis variance indicate...