Moringa Leaves Extract and Zeatin for Maximizing Yield and Quality Traits of Two Flax Cultivars

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 620-630
Author(s):  
Bakry Ahmed Bakr ◽  
Mervat Sh. Sadak ◽  
Tamer M. Abd El-Raz ◽  
Mohamed Farouk El-
Keyword(s):  
Quality Traits ◽  
Yield And Quality

Analysis of Yield and Quality Traits in Sugarcane Varieties (Lines) with GGE-Biplot

2013 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Jun LUO ◽  
Hua ZHANG ◽  
Zu-Hu DENG ◽  
Li-Ping XU ◽  
Liang-Nian XU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Traits ◽  
Gge Biplot ◽  
Sugarcane Varieties ◽  
Yield And Quality

scholarly journals Soil Application of Effective Microorganisms (EM) Maintains Leaf Photosynthetic Efficiency, Increases Seed Yield and Quality Traits of Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Plants Grown on Different Substrates

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 2327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcello Iriti ◽  
Alessio Scarafoni ◽  
Simon Pierce ◽  
Giulia Castorina ◽  
Sara Vitalini
Keyword(s):  
Phaseolus Vulgaris ◽  
Photosystem Ii ◽  
Sandy Soil ◽  
Photosynthetic Efficiency ◽  
Quality Traits ◽  
Phaseolus Vulgaris L ◽  
Effective Microorganisms ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Bean Plants

EM (effective microorganisms) is a biofertilizer consisting of a mixed culture of potentially beneficial microorganisms. In this study, we investigated the effects of EM treatment on leaf in vivo chlorophyll a fluorescence of photosystem II (PSII), yield, and macronutrient content of bean plants grown on different substrates (nutrient rich substrate vs. nutrient poor sandy soil) in controlled environmental conditions (pot experiment in greenhouse). EM-treated plants maintained optimum leaf photosynthetic efficiency two weeks longer than the control plants, and increased yield independent of substrate. The levels of seed nutritionally-relevant molecules (proteins, lipids, and starch) were only slightly modified, apart from the protein content, which increased in plants grown in sandy soil. Although EM can be considered a promising and environmentally friendly technology for sustainable agriculture, more studies are needed to elucidate the mechanism(s) of action of EM, as well as its efficacy under open field conditions.

scholarly journals Genetic Variability for Yield and Nutritional Quality in Yam Bean (Pachyrhizus sp.)

HortScience ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (9) ◽  
pp. 1079-1086 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rolland Agaba ◽  
Phinehas Tukamuhabwa ◽  
Patrick Rubaihayo ◽  
Silver Tumwegamire ◽  
Andrew Ssenyonjo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Variation ◽  
Genetic Variability ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Quality Traits ◽  
Storage Root ◽  
Storage Roots ◽  
High Dry Matter ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Coefficients Of Variation

The amount of genotypic and phenotypic variability that exists in a species is important for selection and initiating breeding programs. Yam bean is grown locally in tropical countries of the Americas and Asia for their tasty storage roots, which usually have low dry matter content. The crop was recently introduced in Uganda and other East and Central African countries to supplement iron (Fe) and protein content in diets. This study aimed to estimate genetic variability for root yield and quality traits among 26 yam bean accessions in Uganda. A randomized complete block design was used with two replications across two ecogeographical locations and two seasons during 2012 and 2013. Near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) was used to determine quality of storage root samples. Significant differences among genotypes were observed for all traits except root protein, zinc (Zn), and phosphorus contents. Genotypic variance components () were significant for storage root fresh yield (SRFY), storage root dry matter (SRDM), storage root dry yield (SRDY), vine yield (VNY), fresh biomass yield (FBY), and storage root starch (STA) and Fe contents. For traits with significant the broad sense heritability estimates ranged from 58.4% for SRDY to 83.6% for FBY; and phenotypic coefficients of variation were high for SRFY (66%), SRDY (53.3%), VNY (60.5%), and FBY (59%), but low to medium for SRDM (22.6%), STA (15.1%), and Fe (21.3%). Similarly, the genotypic coefficients of variation were high for SRFY (56.7%), SRDY (53.3%), VNY (55%), and FBY (53.9%); and low for SRDM (20%), STA (12.4%), and Fe (17.8%). There were strong positive correlations between SRFY and both SRDY (r = 0.926) and FBY (r = 0.962), but low-to-moderate correlations among quality traits. It should be possible to breed for high dry matter yam beans by using low dry matter accessions due to the observed genetic variation ( = 9.3%2), which is important if the high dry matter Pachyrhizus tuberosus accessions (known as chuin) from Peru cannot be accessed. This study indicated substantial genetic variation for yield and quality traits in yam bean, demonstrating potential for adaptability to growing conditions and consumer needs in East and Central Africa and for genetic improvement through selection.

scholarly journals Yield and Quality of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L. var. major) Genotypes as a Vegetable for Fresh Consumption: A Comparison between Italian Landraces and Commercial Varieties

Agriculture ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca De Cillis ◽  
Beniamino Leoni ◽  
Maria Massaro ◽  
Massimiliano Renna ◽  
Pietro Santamaria
Keyword(s):  
Vicia Faba ◽  
Faba Bean ◽  
Quality Traits ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Disease Treatment ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Fresh Vegetables ◽  
Vicia Faba L

Legumes crops play significant roles both in human diets and agriculture, and contribute to sustainable farming. In this study, we evaluated both some quality traits and yield of four landraces (Cegliese, Iambola, San Francesco, and FV5) of faba bean (Vicia faba L. var. major Harz) for fresh consumption in order to assess and distinguish the landraces also in comparison with two commercial varieties (Aguadulce supersimonia and Extra-early purple) by using a crop system without irrigation. Independently of the genotype, we obtained the same pods yield (1794 g m−2) without affecting the seed size. All genotypes can be considered a good source of vitamin C, although Extra-early purple and San Francesco reveal the highest content (703 and 646 mg 100 g−1 fresh weight—FW, respectively). Cegliese showed the highest L-dopa content (10.14 mg 100 g−1 FW), suggesting its use as a natural rich source of L-dopa (dopamine precursor used for Parkinson’s disease treatment) instead of using synthesized L-dopa. In conclusion, this study highlight interesting quality traits of faba bean when consumed as fresh vegetables, suggesting its positive role on human health and the possibility of its production by using local horticultural systems that are skilled in optimizing resource utilization.

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