scholarly journals Longevity of genepool maize seeds under model conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 82-86
Author(s):  
O. A. Zadorozhna
Keyword(s):  
Gene Pool ◽  
Model Experiment ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Seed Longevity ◽  
Seed Aging ◽  
Waxy Maize ◽  
Maize Seeds ◽  
Maize Genotypes ◽  
And Control

Aim. To determine genotypic features of seed longevity of different subspecieses of maize - carriers of the corresponding genes under model conditions. Methods. Accessions of the maize (Zea mays L.) gene pool: dent maize (subsp.indentata), semi-dent (subsp. semindentata), waxy (subsp.ceratina) wx, popcorn (subsp.everta), sweet maize (subsp.saccharata.) sh were investigated in the conditions of model experiment "accelerated aging". Results. The seed longevity of studied maize genotypes was established in the conditions of model experiment on indicators of germination energy, seed germination and morphophysiological indexes of sprouting. The applied conditions of accelerated aging had a negligible effect on the studied parameters, which corresponded to the initial stages of seed aging. Variations in morphophysiological indexes were observed. Conclusions. The highest sensitivity to accelerated aging was found for sweet (sh) and waxy maize (wx). Variation of morphophysiological parameters of seedlings in experimental and control variants, seed longevity of the studied varieties are discussed.Keywords: gene pool, seeds, maize, subspecies, longevity.

scholarly journals Изучение потенциала хранения коллекционных образцов кукурузы (Zea mays L.) в условиях консервации ex situ

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Людмила Корлэтяну ◽  
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Л. Мелиян ◽  
Анатолий Ганя ◽  
Виктория Михэилэ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Seed Storage ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Maize Seeds ◽  
Accelerated Aging Test ◽  
Maize Genotypes ◽  
Aging Test ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Storage Potential ◽  
Group 2

Seed storage potential (SP) is an important complex indicator characterizing the ability of collection samples to be conserved ex situ in a genetic bank. The accelerated aging test (AA test) was used to determine the storage potential of maize samples. The AA test for maize seeds was carried out at 43-44°C, 90-100% relative humidity, with an aging time of 96 hours. After the test, various morphophysiological parameters were determined on 8 collection maize samples: germination energy and seed germination, root length and quantity, wet and dry root biomass. The maize genotypes were divided into 3 groups according to various post-test indicators: group 1 (high SP) – genotypes P235; P 310; P243; group 2 (medium SP) – genotypes Р 402, Р 383, Р 465; group 3 (low SP) - genotypes Р 461 и Р 427. Thus, the use of AA test on maize collection samples based on morphophysiological characteristics allows gradation of genotypes by seed SP.

scholarly journals Characterization of Maize Genotypes (Zea mays L.) for Resistance to Striga asiatica and S. hermonthica and Compatibility with Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. strigae (FOS) in Tanzania

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1004
Author(s):  
John Lobulu ◽  
Hussein Shimelis ◽  
Mark D. Laing ◽  
Arnold Angelo Mushongi ◽  
Admire Isaac Tichafa Shayanowako
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Fusarium Oxysporum ◽  
Biocontrol Agent ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Yield Reduction ◽  
Maize Genotypes ◽  
Significant Yield ◽  
The Mean

Striga species cause significant yield loss in maize varying from 20 to 100%. The aim of the present study was to screen and identify maize genotypes with partial resistance to S. hermonthica (Sh) and S. asiatica (Sa) and compatible with Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. strigae (FOS), a biocontrol agent. Fifty-six maize genotypes were evaluated for resistance to Sh and Sa, and FOS compatibility. Results showed that FOS treatment significantly (p < 0.001) enhanced Striga management compared to the untreated control under both Sh and Sa infestations. The mean grain yield was reduced by 19.13% in FOS-untreated genotypes compared with a loss of 13.94% in the same genotypes treated with FOS under Sh infestation. Likewise, under Sa infestation, FOS-treated genotypes had a mean grain yield reduction of 18% while untreated genotypes had a mean loss of 21.4% compared to the control treatment. Overall, based on Striga emergence count, Striga host damage rating, grain yield and FOS compatibility, under Sh and Sa infestations, 23 maize genotypes carrying farmer preferred traits were identified. The genotypes are useful genetic materials in the development of Striga-resistant cultivars in Tanzania and related agro-ecologies.

scholarly journals Genetic diversity for physiological quality of seeds from corn (Zea mays L.) intervarietal crossbreeds

2013 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 449-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Nerling ◽  
Cileide Maria Medeiros Coelho ◽  
Rubens Onofre Nodari
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Genetic Contribution ◽  
Percentage Germination ◽  
Canonical Variables ◽  
Accelerated Aging Test ◽  
Aging Test ◽  
Physiological Quality

The physiological quality is based on the genotype and may be accompanied since the first stages of selection through the study of genetic diversity. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the parental genetic contribution in the seed physiological quality in corn intervarietal crossbreeds. The intervarietal crossbreeds were performed using landraces genotypes, open pollinated varieties and commercial hybrids. The seeds obtained from the crossbreed, their equivalents and parentals were evaluated regarding their water percentage, germination, germination speed rate, accelerated aging, field emergence and electrical conductivity. The seeds obtained in the crossbreed are viable and vivid with heterosis when compared with the parentals. The accelerated aging test was more effective for selecting the strongest genotypes. The canonical variables were useful to group the genotypes that presented similar physiological characteristics. The genotypes MPA 01 x Pixurum 05, MPA 01 x AS1565, MPA 01 x SJC5886, SJC5886 x Pixurum 05 and Fundacep 35 x SCS 154 Fortuna were the best crossbreeds regarding the production of better physiological quality seeds.

scholarly journals Antioxidant activity in seeds of maize genotypes with different percentage of exotic germplasm

Genetika ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalija Kravic ◽  
Violeta Andjelkovic ◽  
Vesna Hadzi-Taskovic-Sukalovic ◽  
Mirjana Vuletic
Keyword(s):  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Inbred Lines ◽  
Exotic Germplasm ◽  
Dpph Radical ◽  
Maize Seeds ◽  
Drought Tolerant ◽  
Maize Genotypes ◽  
Dpph Radical Scavenging ◽  
Free Radical Scavenging Activities

In order to broaden the genetic base of maize (Zea mays L.) germplasm, it is necessary to integrate exotic materials into adapted breeding materials. The aim of the study was to compare antioxidative systems of two adapted maize inbred lines (A and B) with exotic germplasm, Drought Tolerant Population (DTP), and their backcrosses with DTP (A1, A2 and B1, B2). The content of low-molecular weight antioxidants, proline and phenolics, as well as antioxidant capacity, detected as free radical scavenging activities against DPPH radical, were measured in maize seeds. Proline content in both, embryo and endosperm was higher in backcrosses than in inbred lines and DTP, and increased in embryo by getting higher percentage of exotic germplasm. Contrary, phenolic content and DPPH radical scavenging activity of seeds, which were higher in adapted inbred lines than in DTP, were slightly decreased in their backcrosses with DTP.

scholarly journals Selenium supply affects chlorophyll concentration and biomass production of maize (Zea mays L.)

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-255
Author(s):  
Aliu Sali ◽  
Dukagjin Zeka ◽  
Shukri Fetahu ◽  
Imer Rusinovci ◽  
Hans-Peter Kaul
Keyword(s):  
Biomass Production ◽  
Root Biomass ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Chlorophyll Concentration ◽  
Total Chlorophyll ◽  
Chl A ◽  
Maize Population ◽  
Maize Genotypes ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Shoot And Root Biomass

Summary The objective of this work was to investigate the effect of selenium (Se) on the biomass production and the contents of photosynthetically active pigments. The pot experiment included two maize genotypes: hybrid 408BC originating from Croatia and a local maize population from Kosovo. The doses of Se applied were 0, 1.30, 6.57, 13, and 26 mg kg−1. The lowest Se dose (1.30 mg Se kg−1) had a positive effect on shoot and root biomass production as well as on the contents of chlorophyll b (Chl-b), total chlorophyll, and carotenoids (just for the hybrid). Chlorophyll a (Chl-a) was reduced with increasing Se doses, whereas chlorophyll b (Chl-b) and total chlorophyll further increased with medium Se doses. The highest Se dose strongly reduced biomass and the contents of photosynthetically active pigments. Chl-a and carotenoids positively correlated with shoot (for both genotypes) and root (for the hybrid) biomass, whereas no correlation was observed between Chl-b and biomass. Low amounts of Se application are favorable for biomass production and chlorophyll and carotenoids contents, whereas high amounts of Se application negatively affect both.

scholarly journals Genetic Variability of Maize (Zea mays L.) Genotypes on Some Yield and Yield Components at Haramaya, Eastern Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 1840-1845
Author(s):  
Mekuannet Belay Kebede ◽  
Degefa Gebissa
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Genetic Variability ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Genotype 1 ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Maize Production ◽  
Maize Genotypes ◽  
Coefficients Of Variation ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Almost All

Genetic improvement in components of economic importance along with maintaining a sufficient amount of variability is always the desired objective in the any maize (Zea mays L.) breeding program which will be handled under the conditions of Haramaya, Eastern Ethiopia. Therefore, an experiment was conducted using (27) and (3) check/control varieties to determine the genetic variability of maize genotypes at Haramaya, eastern Ethiopia. The study results revealed that significantly the tallest plant heights for (PH) were recorded from (3) (170 cm) and (18) (167.5 cm) genotypes whereas the shortest PH were recorded from (13) (117.5 cm) and (23) genotypes (120 cm). Good plant aspects (PA) were obtained from genotype 12, 22 and 26 (PA-1.5) and poor PA were attained from genotype 1 (PA-2.5). Besides, genetic and phenotypic variances were estimated for seven components. The highest genotypic coefficients variation (GCV) and phenotypic coefficients of variation (PCV) were calculated from grain yield (GY – 23.39%). Comparatively the higher GY were attained from the genotypes of 3, 9 and 12. It can be concluded that almost all components of the PCV are greater than the GCV. Superior selected genotypes are recommended to the researchers /breeders to develop disease resistant and high yielder varieties to increase maize production by farmers under Haramaya and other similar agroecologies.

scholarly journals Effect of selenium nanoparticles on the formation of the corn crop

2019 ◽  
pp. 24-27
Author(s):  
O. V. Chernikova ◽  
L. E. Ampleeva ◽  
Yu. A. Mazhaisky
Keyword(s):  
Seed Treatment ◽  
Selenium Nanoparticles ◽  
Soil Culture ◽  
Adverse Conditions ◽  
Germination Energy ◽  
Maize Seeds ◽  
Yield Formation ◽  
And Control ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Corn Grains

Peculiarities of yield formation of maize variety Obskiy 140 the cultivation of it with the use of selenium nanoparticles of an optimum concentration. The experiment was carried out in soil culture in 3-fold repetition. Agrochemical parameters of soil: рН 6,2; the КСl humus of 2.6%; P O 204 mg/kg and K O 219 mg/kg soil. Four variants of the experiment were developed: control 1 (dry seeds), 2 5 2 control 2 (soaking seeds in water), NP Se inlay (semi-dry etching) and NP Se soaking (30 minutes before sowing at the rate of 0,1 g/ha of NP selenium). In the experiments, NP Se containing 3,7 mg of nanopreparation Se in 1 liter of water was used. The positive effect of selenium nanoparticles on the growth processes of maize seeds: germination, germination energy, growth force is shown. Se NP seed treatment increases germination energy by 6,90 and 9,13%, laboratory germination by 4,67 and 8,34%, growth strength by 26,32 and 31,05%, respectively, control 2 (soaking in water) and control 1 (dry change). Under adverse conditions, the use of selenium nanoparticles increases the growth of plants in height. Positive effect on the accumulation of starch in corn grains inlay NP Se, and soaking in this drug increases the content of protein fractions. The greatest increase in the yield of dry corn phytomass provides soaking seeds with selenium nanoparticles, which is caused by an increase in the yield of green corn mass.

scholarly journals Is it possible to estimate longevity through the analyses used to measure the initial physiological potential in soybean seeds?

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thiago Barbosa Batista ◽  
Samara Moreira Perissato ◽  
Carlos Henrique Queiroz Rego ◽  
Gustavo Roberto Fonseca de Oliveira ◽  
Fernando Augusto Henning ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Soybean Seed ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
High Potential ◽  
Seed Longevity ◽  
Soybean Seeds ◽  
Radicle Protrusion ◽  
Over Time

Abstract: The analysis of longevity can support decisions about the length of seed lot storage until commercialization, since this characteristic implies the maintenance of viability over time. Seed longevity is analyzed by the p50 test, which expresses the time to lose 50% of the initial viability. Seeds with high vigor and germination have greater physiological potential and, thus, a greater capacity to maintain quality throughout the storage period. However, there has been little research on the correlations between the analysis of p50 (longevity) and the tests used to measure physiological potential (germination and vigor) of lots, which can be used as a tool to make inferences about longevity using the most traditional tests. Thus, the objective of this study was to investigate which tests used to measure the potential of lots can estimate p50. To this end, germination and vigor were evaluated using traditional tests while longevity was assessed in eight soybean seed lots. Correlations and linear regression were tested for the traditional variables versus p50. It was found that the use of accelerated aging, electrical conductivity, and time to 50% radicle protrusion has high potential to estimate longevity as measured by p50.

Differential expression of leaf proteome of tolerant and susceptible maize (Zea mays L.) genotypes in response to multiple abiotic stresses

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (5) ◽  
pp. 581-588
Author(s):  
Suphia Rafique
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Stress Conditions ◽  
Physiological Status ◽  
Maize Seedlings ◽  
Tropical Maize ◽  
Combined Stress ◽  
Two Dimensional Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Maize Genotypes ◽  
The Given ◽  
Physiological And Biochemical

In the present work, tropical maize genotypes were evaluated for multiple stresses (drought × low-N and waterlogging × low-N) applied simultaneously to 30-day-old maize seedlings. Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis was used to examine the protein changes induced by combined stress, in leaves, of tolerant and susceptible genotypes. Moreover, physiological and biochemical parameters were assessed to understand the physiological status of tolerant and susceptible genotypes under combined stress. The results show that up-regulated proteins of the tolerant genotype have a significant role in activating defense response, restoration of plant growth, and to maintain metabolic homeostasis under stressful conditions. Therefore, they contribute to improve and maintain the state of acclimation of the genotype under stress. Alternatively in the susceptible genotype, the up-regulated proteins are representative biomarkers of stress or are involved in the defense against pathogens and efforts to maintain energy metabolism. Thus, protecting the survival of the genotype under multiple stress conditions. We conclude that depending on the given stress treatment, tolerant and susceptible genotypes differed in stress-enduring approaches. Therefore, the study provides insight to comprehend the response of tolerant and susceptible genotypes under combined stress conditions, which could be valuable for further research and will demonstrate that it is advantageous to select combined stress-tolerant genotypes.

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