INHERITANCE OF PROTEIN CONTENT AND SEDIMENTATION VALUE IN DIALLEL CROSSES OF SPRING WHEAT (TRITICUM AESTIVUM)

1969 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 967-976 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. S. Hsu ◽  
F. W. Sosulski
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Spring Wheat ◽  
Diallel Cross ◽  
Wheat Varieties ◽  
Partial Dominance ◽  
Diallel Crosses ◽  
Hard Red Spring Wheat ◽  
High Measurement ◽  
Recessive Genes ◽  
Sedimentation Value

The inheritance of flour protein content and sedimentation value was investigated in diallel crosses among four hard red spring wheat varieties. Variances for the space-planted parental and F2 populations were relatively high. Broad sense heritability values for each trait averaged 55% in the six crosses. Use of purified lines as parents in a 3-selection diallel did not alter the heritability of protein content but the estimates for sedimentation value were substantially improved.Phenotypic correlations in the F2 populations indicated the two quality traits had no consistent relationship, positive or negative depending on the cross. The negative association of protein content with grain yield was significant in nearly all crosses.The diallel cross analysis showed that each quality factor was controlled primarily by intragenic allele systems. Sedimentation value showed partial dominance, with dominant genes contributing to high measurement. Over-dominance in slight magnitude was indicated for protein content, with both dominant and recessive genes contributing to the high expression of this character.

KERNEL TEXTURE AS AN INDICATOR OF QUALITY IN HARD RED SPRING WHEATS

1935 ◽  
Vol 13c (2) ◽  
pp. 79-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. S. Aamodt ◽  
J. H. Torrie
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Spring Wheat ◽  
Close Relation ◽  
Loaf Volume ◽  
Wheat Varieties ◽  
Kernel Texture ◽  
Hard Red Spring Wheat ◽  
Correlation Studies ◽  
Fermentation Test

The gray wooded soils found at Fallis, Alberta, provided a satisfactory means of obtaining a differentiation in kernel texture in hard red spring wheats. Correlation studies showed that the varieties behaved more or less similarly from year to year in kernel texture, protein content and loaf volume, but not in partial baking score. Kernel texture was indicated as being a better measure of partial baking score than protein content, while the latter was the better index of loaf volume. A close relation was found between the kernel texture of the varieties grown at Fallis and both the partial baking score and loaf volume of the same varieties grown at Edmonton. In the case of protein content determined on the Fallis material no such relation was obtained. The wheat-meal fermentation test was found to be of little value in differentiating between the baking quality of hard red spring wheat varieties.

THE QUANTITATIVE INHERITANCE IN SPRING WHEAT OF MORPHOLOGICAL STRUCTURES ABOVE THE FLAG LEAF NODE

1970 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 738-742
Author(s):  
P. Hsu ◽  
P. D. Walton
Keyword(s):  
Spring Wheat ◽  
Flag Leaf ◽  
Additive Genetic Variance ◽  
Diallel Cross ◽  
Leaf Sheath ◽  
Kernel Weight ◽  
Leaf Node ◽  
Wheat Varieties ◽  
Additive Variance ◽  
Partial Dominance

A diallel cross between five spring wheat varieties showed that structures above the flag leaf node which contributed to the overall photosynthetic area of this region were highly heritable. For most of the characters studied additive genetic variance was significant while non-additive variance was not. The number of ears per plant and the yield per plant showed full dominance, while for the 1,000-kernel weight overdominance was present. Partial dominance was significant for peduncle length, the extrusion of the head from the leaf sheath and for the ear length.

HETEROSIS IN DIALLEL CROSSES AMONG SIX VARIETIES OF HARD RED SPRING WHEAT

1969 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 810-822 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. R. Knott ◽  
S. S. Sindagi
Keyword(s):  
Spring Wheat ◽  
Combining Ability ◽  
General Combining Ability ◽  
Specific Combining Ability ◽  
Diallel Crosses ◽  
Hard Red Spring Wheat

Diallel crosses were made among six varieties of hard red spring wheat that differed considerably in yield and other characteristics. The F1 hybrids were tested at two seeding rates and the F2, hybrids at one. Heterosis was not great in either generation and no cross appeared to be promising. General combining ability was much more important than specific combining ability and parental yields gave reasonable predictions of hybrid yields. Yields of hybrids at the two seeding rates were closely correlated.

THE EFFECT OF BLEACHING ON STRENGTH AND COLOR OF SASKATCHEWAN HARD RED SPRING WHEAT FLOUR

1931 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 399-420
Author(s):  
R. K. Larmour ◽  
F. D. Machon
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Rapid Method ◽  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Spring Wheat ◽  
Simple Formula ◽  
Small Samples ◽  
Loaf Volume ◽  
Bleaching Effect ◽  
Hard Red Spring Wheat

A rapid method for gas bleaching small samples has been described. A series of eight flours of varying protein content was prepared and divided into six subseries. One of these was used as a check; three were bleached with 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 oz. Betachlor per barrel respectively and the remaining two were treated with 0.36 and 0.72 oz. Novadel per barrel respectively. The forty-eight samples thus obtained were baked one day after treatment and again after storing for one month.Novadel gives a good bleach but has little if any maturing effect. Betachlor is somewhat poorer than Novadel in bleaching effect but it matures the flour. The maturing effect on weak flours is slight but with high protein flours it increases with increasing dosages. This reaction seems to be dependent to some extent on the quantity of protein present.Unbleached flour baked with addition of potassium bromate gives practically the same result as chlorine-bleached flour baked by the simple formula. Aging causes further improvement in quality of chlorine-bleached flours but not so much as in unbleached or Novadel-bleached flours. The color of the bleached samples improved with aging at almost the same rate as the unbleached samples. The blending quality of flours does not appear to improve as a result of bleaching. Both bleached and unbleached samples in this experiment when baked by the bromate formula in a blend with soft flour, gave practically the same results with respect to loaf volume, texture, and appearance, and only a slight inferiority of the unbleached in color score.

Performance and stability of performance of spring wheat variety mixtures in organic and conventional management systems in western Canada

2008 ◽  
Vol 147 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. H. E. E. KAUT ◽  
H. E. MASON ◽  
A. NAVABI ◽  
J. T. O'DONOVAN ◽  
D. SPANER
Keyword(s):  
Spring Wheat ◽  
Wheat Variety ◽  
Wheat Varieties ◽  
Hard Red Spring Wheat ◽  
Organic Farm ◽  
Conventional Management ◽  
Sole Crop ◽  
Certified Organic ◽  
Variety Mixtures ◽  
Spring Wheat Variety

SUMMARYWheat (Triticum aestivum L.) variety mixtures represent a relatively unexplored avenue for maintaining and stabilizing yield for both organic and conventional producers. The present study examined the responses of three Canadian western red spring wheat varieties in sole crop and in variety mixtures to varying levels of simulated and natural competition, as well as environmental stress at one conventionally and two organically managed locations in central Alberta, Canada, between 2003 and 2005. Three modern hard red spring wheat varieties (Superb, semi-dwarf; AC Intrepid, early maturing and 5600HR, tall), along with 13 two- and three-way variety mixtures, were planted under two levels of simulated weed (Brassica juncea L.) competition at each of the eight location-years. The B. juncea weed competition treatment decreased yields at all locations. Overall yield was lowest at the certified organic farm and highest under conventional management. Sole-crop semi-dwarf Superb and all three Superb–Intrepid mixture entries consistently yielded among the highest, regardless of management system, testing location or competition treatment. The 1:1 and 1:2 Superb–Intrepid mixture entries were the most stable of all entries tested. Early season vigour was strongly associated with yield, with the strongest correlation occurring under low-moisture, low-nutrient, high-competition conditions at the certified organic farm. Spring wheat variety mixtures may provide greater stability with little or no reduction in yield, while providing greater competitive ability.

Producer participatory spring wheat variety evaluation for organic systems in Minnesota and North Dakota

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (03) ◽  
pp. 228-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.J. Kandel ◽  
P.M. Porter ◽  
P.M. Carr ◽  
S.F. Zwinger
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
North Dakota ◽  
Spring Wheat ◽  
Scoring System ◽  
Wheat Variety ◽  
Scab Resistance ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
Wheat Varieties ◽  
Hard Red Spring Wheat ◽  
Certified Organic

AbstractOrganic producers in Minnesota and North Dakota, USA, indicated that they wanted to participate in hard red spring wheat (Triticum aestivumL. emend. Thell) variety evaluations. The objectives were to determine if a farmer–researcher developed scoring system could be used to rank wheat varieties for yield potential when grown in certified organic fields, identify views of organic producers about on-farm research, and identify the educational impact of the participatory variety evaluation process. Hard red spring wheat varieties were compared for grain yield at six locations on certified organic farms in Minnesota and North Dakota over a three-year period. A scoring system was developed and then used to identify the relative rank of adapted varieties for yield. Producers were asked to rank all varieties on a scale from 1 to 9, where 1 is lowest yield potential and 9 is highest yield potential. Producers were able to distinguish higher producing varieties as a group in 2003 and 2004. ‘Oklee’ a high yielding variety was ranked lowest in 2005. There was a significant linear relationship between producer ranking and yield (P<0.05) even though producers could not pick the highest yielding varieties consistently in the field. The producer survey showed that grain yield, protein content, wheat scab resistance, leaf disease resistance, early seedling vigor, test weight and canopy closure were traits producers valued most in a variety. Heading date, impact on succeeding crops, straw and stubble production were ranked lower. Multi-year variety evaluation on certified organic land was highly valued by the producers surveyed. From an educational perspective, the exercise was successful in that producers had to observe individual varieties carefully in order to come to a consensus producer ranking. The model of participatory research can be used for a variety of field research projects and field days.

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