Lodging is one of the causes maize (Zea mays L.) production losses worldwide and, at least, resistance to stalk lodging has been positively correlated with strength. In order elucidate putative relationship between cell wall, strength and resistance, twelve inbreds varying in rind penetration were characterized for wall composition structure. Stepwise multiple regression indicates that H lignin...

Genetic maps containing molecular markers are useful tools for the identification of genes underlying quantitative traits (QTLs). Three traits important for plant physiology, i.e. chlorophyll content, sensitivity to GA and sensitivity to ABA, were evaluated for 99 F2 families of the DS2 x RXL10 rye mapping population. The observed variation in the chlorophyll content in rye leaves was shown to ...

Lodging is one of the typical abiotic adversities during paddy rice growth. In addition to affecting photosynthesis, it can seriously damage crop growth and development, such as reducing quality hindering automated harvesting. It is, therefore, imperative accurately in good time acquire crop-lodging areas for yield prediction, agricultural insurance claims, disaster-management decisions. Howeve...