scholarly journals Pollen Donor Position and Climate Factor Affecting Fruit Production of Nutmeg

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susi Purwiyanti ◽  
NFN Sudarsono ◽  
Yudiwanti Wahyu Endro Kusumo ◽  
Otih Rostiana
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Germplasm Collection ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Flower Initiation ◽  
Climate Factor ◽  
Average Production ◽  
Pollen Donor ◽  
Data Production ◽  
Distance Position

<em>The quality and quantity of nutmeg fruit, seed and mace can be improved through managing fruit and seed production.  Fruit development was affected by climate, flower initiation and pollination process. This study aimed to determine the correlation between climate, position, distance of pollen donor to female nutmeg trees, and the ratio of female and male trees to nutmeg yield.  The study was conducted at the nutmeg germplasm collection garden at Cicurug (550 m asl), Sukabumi, tested 295 nutmeg trees from 27 locations in Indonesia. Data production of female trees was based on 2005-2017 data. All nutmeg trees were mapped using the GPS Garmin 76c5x.  Tree sex was determined by male or female flowers domination in each tree. Correlation of the climate factors and production was analyzed using Pearson Correlation. The distance, position and the proportion of female to male trees were evalated by t-test at 5% level.  Ratio of female and male trees to produce high yield was 4 : 1. Rainfall (280-430 mm/month) and temperature (24 - 25<sup>o </sup>C)   during  the  pollination  period  (8-7  months  before  harvesting)  were <em>positively correlated with production by 57.9 % and 82.3 %. The position and distance of pollen donors to female trees had no effect on production.  However, the distance between pollen donors and female trees above 15 m produced an average production equal to 15 m. The number of trees around tree samples had no effect on nutmeg production, but light intensity at 61,425-88,480 lux absorbed by trees could enhance the yield.  Nutmeg required sunlight to penetrate plant canopy in order to induce fruit production.</em></em>

scholarly journals Effect of Climate and Habitat on Morphological Characteristics and Fruit Production of Picralima Nitida (Stapf) in West Africa

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghislain Comlan AKABASSI ◽  
Elie Antoine Padonou ◽  
Achille Ephrem Assogbadjo ◽  
Noël Zirihi Guede
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Habitat Type ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Botanical Garden ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
Natural Forest ◽  
Home Gardens ◽  
Suitable Habitat ◽  
Habitat Types ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industries

Abstract Picralima nitida is an important African medicinal plant species used in pharmaceutical industries and traditional medicine to treat several diseases. Despite its importance, the species faces conservation problem. This study evaluated the effect of climate and habitat on morphological characteristics and fruit production of P. nitida. A total of 132 fruiting trees was randomly sampled from three habitat types (home gardens, botanical garden and natural forest) and three soils (Nitisols, Arenosols and Acrisols) in Dahomey Gap and Guineo-Congolese zone. A total of 5 morphological traits and fruit production were recorded per tree to describe the relationship between morphological determinism of the species and climate. Pearson correlation was performed to identify the suitable habitat type in each climatic zone. Harmonized World Soil Database was used to determine physicochemical characteristics of the soil types on which the species occurred. Results revealed that the climatic zones (p < 0.001) and habitat types (p < 0.0001) influenced significantly the morphological characteristics and fruit production of P. nitida. High trees with more number of fruits were observed in home gardens on acid soils (Nitisols (pH: 5) and Arenosols (pH: 5.3)) in Dahomey Gap. In Guineo-Congolese zone, the species was more present in natural forest on acid Acrisols (pH: 5).

scholarly journals Potential utilization of spent Agaricus bisporus mushroom substrate for seedling production and organic fertilizer in tomato cultivation

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Figueiredo Collela ◽  
Lívia Martinez Abreu Soares Costa ◽  
Tatiana Silveira Junqueira de Moraes ◽  
Diego Cunha Zied ◽  
Danny Lee Rinker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Agaricus Bisporus ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Tomato Fruit ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Seedling Production ◽  
Tomato Production ◽  
Growth And Nutrition ◽  
Average Production

ABSTRACT The production of Agaricus bisporus results in significant residual material after cultivation. Due to its physical properties and nutrient content Spent Mushroom Substrate (SMS) has great potential for use in agriculture. Our study evaluated the feasibility of using SMS as an alternative substrate for the production of Paronset® hybrid tomato seedlings and as an organic fertilizer in its production. To conduct the fruit production experiment, the plots consisted of three types of fertilizers (SMS of A. bisporus, NPK and bovine manure) with four replications. The seedlings produced in the SMS presented higher rates of germination time and speeds, and stood out from the other substrates in the evaluation of seedling quality. In the tomato fruit production phase, the average production of the plants originating from the SMS was 20% higher than the seedlings from the commercial substrate. The plants cultivated with the SMS presented higher production than the plants cultivated with bovine manure incorporated the soil. According to our results, The SMS was as good as the commercial substrates tested. Therefore, the SMS can be recommended for the growth and nutrition of seedling production and denotes potential viability for use in the tomato production cycle in its different phases.

scholarly journals Morphological Traits Defining Breeding Criteria for Coastal Quinoa in Chile

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 190-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela MADRID ◽  
Eduardo SALGADO ◽  
Gabriela VERDUGO ◽  
Pablo OLGUÍN ◽  
Dimitrios BILALIS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Yield Components ◽  
Morphological Traits ◽  
Phenotypic Diversity ◽  
Germplasm Collection ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Central Chile ◽  
Coastal Lowland ◽  
Grain Yield Components

Coastal/lowland quinoa ecotype is an important source of germplasm due to its cultivation in cold-temperate and high latitude areas. However, the interaction of its morphological traits and yields to define breeding criteria is unknown. The present study was designed to characterize the phenotypic diversity of twelve coastal/lowland quinoas using sixteen standardized morphological descriptors under rainfed conditions in central Chile. Complementary analysis of uni- and multi- variate tools allowed a fuller understanding of interrelationships within quinoa germplasm. Through the analysis of frequency distribution, it was possible to determine that genotypes were characterized by plants having low height and medium grain yield. Cluster analysis revealed that plant morphological variables were independently grouped from grain yield components. Additionally, principal component analysis (PCA, 74.8% of total variation data), revealed the existence of three outstanding genotypes (QC01, QC02 and QC05) that were distantly located from the average dispersion of entire germplasm collection. These genotypes were associated with grain yield components, allowing the identification of two groups of high yield (VI and VII), which yielded 3337.7 and 3052.0 kg ha-1, respectively. The data set presented in this study is the first report of coastal/lowland quinoas assessed in central Chile and could assist the development of breeding programmes in cold-temperate areas having similar agro-climatic conditions.

scholarly journals Phenology and potential reproduction of turi (Sesbania grandiflora) at Cibinong, Bogor, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dida Syamsuwida ◽  
Aam aminah
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Success ◽  
Woody Species ◽  
Flowering Phenology ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
Flower Initiation ◽  
Sesbania Grandiflora ◽  
A Value ◽  
Development Cycle ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
June July

Abstract. Syamsuwida D, Aminah A. 2020. Phenology and potential reproduction of turi (Sesbania grandiflora) at Cibinong, Bogor, Indonesia. Nusantara Bioscience 12: 13-20. Turi (Sesbania grandiflora (L.) Pers.) is one of a prospectus energy woody species to be developed in establishing renewable energy base forest plantation. The development of this species cannot be separated from the basic information of its reproductive biology. The study was aimed to evaluate flowering phenology and reproductive potency of S. grandiflora so that information could be elaborated to estimate the fruit production potential produced. The research method was carried out by direct observation of samples of flowering trees. Data were analyzed descriptively. The number of tree samples observed for flower and fruit development and reproductive success of 10 trees, from each tree were observed three flowering branches distinguished from the west and east branches. The results showed that S. grandiflora did not experience generative bud dormancy so that flower initiation was thought to occur throughout the year and could flower and bear fruit throughout the year. S. grandiflora at the observation location has a flowering-fruiting development cycle of about 3-4 months which begins with the emergence of generative bud at the time of the observation in April and developed into flower shoot in the same month. Blooming flower (anthesis) in May, develop into young fruit in June. Mature fruits can be harvested in June-July. The reproductive potency of S. grandiflora was low with a value of fruit set (fruit/flower ratio) at the eastern and western branches were 19% ± 0.07 and 17%±0.06 and seed set (seed/ovule ratio) of 87% ± 0.12 and 83% ± 0.16, respectively. Reproductive success was 18% ± 0.07 for the eastern branches and 17% ± 0.05 for the western branches. Most reproductive variables of S. grandiflora did not show a significant difference between the eastern and western branches (P>0.05), except for fruit number (P<0.05).

scholarly journals Adaptation to mid-season drought in a sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam) germplasm collection grown in Mozambique

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Godwill S. Makunde ◽  
Maria I. Andrade ◽  
Jose Ricardo ◽  
Abilio Alvaro ◽  
Joana Menomussanga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drought Tolerance ◽  
Harvest Index ◽  
Ipomoea Batatas ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Geometric Mean ◽  
Germplasm Collection ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Storage Root ◽  
Root Yield

AbstractDrought has negative effects on sweetpotato production. Two experiments with two watering treatments (irrigated and water-stressed) were conducted at Umbeluzi Research Station in 2015. The objectives were to (i) determine response of 48 sweetpotato germplasms to mid-season drought, (ii) determine best traits for improvement of storage root yield under mid-season drought and (iii) assess the selection criteria for identifying drought tolerance in sweetpotato germplasms. The irrigated and water- stressed trials received 640 and 400 mm of water, respectively, throughout the season. Water stress was imposed from 30 to 70 days after planting. Each treatment had two replicates arranged in a randomized complete block design. Data collected on storage root and vine yield and derived drought tolerance indices including harvest index were subjected to analysis of variance in R. Sweetpotato germplasms with high storage root yield under mid-season drought were associated with a high harvest index. Harvest index stability and the geometric mean are key to identifying cultivars with high and stable storage root yield under both treatments. MUSGP0646-126, Irene and Ivone combined both low TOL, SSI, HI and high yield storage root yield across the treatments and over seasons. The use of drought and harvest indices is encouraged for selecting improved cultivars for varied production environments and their regular use in accelerated breeding schemes is suggested.

scholarly journals Genetic and Genomic Diversity in a Tarwi (Lupinus mutabilis Sweet) Germplasm Collection and Adaptability to Mediterranean Climate Conditions

Agronomy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norberto Guilengue ◽  
Sofia Alves ◽  
Pedro Talhinhas ◽  
João Neves-Martins
Keyword(s):  
Genome Size ◽  
Phenotypic Diversity ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Germplasm Collection ◽  
Inter Simple Sequence Repeat ◽  
Yield Component ◽  
Genomic Diversity ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Climate Conditions ◽  
Lupinus Mutabilis

Lupinus mutabilis (tarwi) is a species of Andean origin with high protein and oil content and regarded as a potential crop in Europe. The success in the introduction of this crop depends in part on in depth knowledge of the intra-specific genetic variability of the collections, enabling the establishment of breeding and conservation programs. In this study, we used morphological traits, Inter-Simple Sequence Repeat markers and genome size to assess genetic and genomic diversity of 23 tarwi accessions under Mediterranean conditions. Phenotypic analyses and yield component studies point out accession LM268 as that achieving the highest seed production, producing large seeds and efficiently using primary branches as an important component of total yield, similar to the L. albus cultivars used as controls. By contrast, accession JKI-L295 presents high yield concentrated on the main stem, suggesting a semi-determinate development pattern. Genetic and genomic analyses revealed important levels of diversity, however not relatable to phenotypic diversity, reflecting the recent domestication of this crop. This is the first study of genome size diversity within L. mutabilis, revealing an average size of 2.05 pg/2C (2001 Mbp) with 9.2% variation (1897–2003 Mbp), prompting further studies for the exploitation of this diversity.

scholarly journals An intensive study plot to investigate chestnut tree reproduction

2021 ◽  
Vol 78 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Clément Larue ◽  
Teresa Barreneche ◽  
Rémy J. Petit
Keyword(s):  
Seed Set ◽  
Germplasm Collection ◽  
Castanea Sativa ◽  
Flowering Phenology ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Ssr Loci ◽  
Nut Production ◽  
Flower Type

Abstract Key message Pollination is a key step for fruit production. To provide a tool for future in-depth analysis of pollination in chestnut, we describe in detail a chestnut orchard (location, genotype, phenotype and seed-set of all trees). Context Chestnuts, which are insect-pollinated trees, have been massively planted around the world for nut production. Orchards are planted with clonal varieties selected from crosses between the European chestnuts (Castanea sativa) and Japanese chestnuts (C. crenata) or Chinese chestnuts (C. mollissima) because these two last species are tolerant to blight and ink diseases. Aims To characterize chestnut genetic resources and accurately model male and female fitness as well as pollen exchanges in orchards, we characterized all chestnuts of the INRAE chestnut germplasm collection located near Bordeaux (France). Methods All chestnut trees were geolocated and genotyped using 79 SNP and 98 SSR loci. We scored their flowering phenology using chestnut BBCH scale and precisely described their phenotype (height, diameter a breast height (DBH), canopy diameter…), their capacity to produce pollen (flower type, catkins length…) and their fruit production (number of burrs, seed-set…). Results We geolocated 275 trees and genotyped 273 of them. We identified 115 unique genotypes and assigned each genotype to species. To assess phenology, we evaluated 244 trees twice a week, for 6 weeks from early June to mid-July. We also described tree phenotypes with 11 variables, pollen production with 5 variables and fruit production with 3 variables. All measures were recorded in 2018 except seed set that was measured two consecutive years, in 2018 and 2019. Conclusion The data collected is very detailed and allows modelling precisely pollen exchanges between trees. Parts of this data have been successfully published in scientific articles. Data are available at: https://data.inrae.fr/dataset.xhtml?persistentId=doi:10.15454/GSJSWW Associated metadata are available at:https://metadata-afs.nancy.inra.fr/geonetwork/srv/fre/catalog.search#/metadata/02c5ca07-1536-4f89-9a0c-9e8d44a91287

scholarly journals YIELD COMPONENTS EVALUATION IN CHICKPEA GERMPLASM COLLECTION, GROWN IN AKMOLA REGION, KAZAKHSTAN

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Гульмира Хасанова ◽  
Кузбакова М.М. ◽  
Джатаев С.А.
Keyword(s):  
Yield Components ◽  
Field Trial ◽  
Germplasm Collection ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Breeding Lines ◽  
Cicer Arietinum L ◽  
Local Standard ◽  
Germplasm Accessions ◽  
Selection Of

Germplasm collection of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) originated from various countriies andecology was evaluated in field trial conditions of Akmola region. The analysis of yield components among germplasm accessionswas carried out according to local standard indicators of productivity. The following genotypes are recommended for yield breeding in Kazakhstan based on the current research: ICC-8515 (Greece); ICC-12947, ICC-1431, ICC-456, ICC-1205, and ICC-5337 (India); ICC-3776, ICC-1083, ICC-13283, ICC-13764, and ICC-13187 (Iran); ICC-15697 (Syria); and ICC-7272 (Algeria). The recommended germplasm accessions were identified asthe most adapted for cultivation in environment of Akmola region and, therefore, they can be used as ainitial genetic resourse for breeding of chickpea varieties with ‘Northern-ecotype’. Hybrid populations were produced in the crossings between International and domestic chickpea germplasms. The offspring segregations in chickpea hybrid populations represent perspective and important genetic resorses for selection of superious genotypes with high yield and tolerance to drought. Finally, the best selected breeding lines are expected to be introduced into domestic chickpea breeding programs in Kazakhstan.

scholarly journals Phytotechnical parameters and yield of watermelon plants under different irrigation and nitrogen levels

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. e3131
Author(s):  
Laércio da Silva Pereira ◽  
Everaldo Moreira da Silva ◽  
Julian Junio de Jesus Lacerda ◽  
Rafael Felipe Ratke ◽  
Carlos José Gonçalves de Sousa Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Aerial Part ◽  
Nitrogen Availability ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
Commercial Production ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Cultivation Conditions ◽  
Nitrogen Levels ◽  
Irrigation Depth

Water and nitrogen availability are fundamental for obtaining a high yield of the watermelon plant. However, the appropriate levels of irrigation and nitrogen to be applied according to specific cultivation conditions should be previously determined. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effects of irrigation and nitrogen levels in fertigation on the phytotechnical parameters and yield of the Top Gun hybrid watermelon plant. The experiment was conducted at São Luiz Ranch, in Bom Jesus (PI), from August 4 to October 15, 2015. The blocks in strips experimental design was used with four repetitions, and the treatments consisted of five irrigation depths (114.17, 156.86, 221.16, 268.87, and 317.09 mm) and five doses of nitrogen in fertigation (0, 50, 100, 150, and 200 kg ha-1). The growth rate of the main and primary branches, leaf area, specific leaf area, stem diameter, dry mass of the aerial part, number of fruits, and commercial production per plant were evaluated. Both hydric and nutritional stress caused decreased growth rates, leaf areas, and specific leaf areas, and the highest growth expressions were found with the combination of a 317.09 mm irrigation depth and 200 kg ha-1 nitrogen. The irrigation depths did not influence the diameter of the stem nor the accumulation of dry mass. Nitrogen doses did not influence the number of fruits and production. The 247.95 mm irrigation depth promoted the highest commercial fruit production of the watermelon plant.

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