Studies of haploid–diploid twins in flax (Linum usitatissimum)

1985 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 371-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatrice E. Murray
Keyword(s):  
Survival Rate ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum ◽  
Seed Set ◽  
Embryo Sac ◽  
Flower Color ◽  
Blue Flower ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum L ◽  
Chromosomal Pairing ◽  
Haploid Embryos ◽  
Double Cross

The present study was designed to investigate the origin of twin seedlings in flax (Linum usitatissimum L.). The twins were derived from crosses of high-twinning × nontwinning lines. The data presented were based on the following: (i) the morphology of twins in terms of variations in the position, orientation, and size of the twin embryos in the embryo sac and in the mature seed; (ii) the cytological interpretation of meiosis in the haploid and diploid member of F2 twins, and chromosomal pairing of the F3 diploid, triploid, and trisomic progeny obtained from crossing haploid × diploid F2 twins; and (iii) the genetic analysis of twinning frequencies, seed set by twins in single and double cross progenies, and the combinations of flower color phenotypes in F2 twins derived from blue flower × white flower crosses. The results, based on the survival rate of the haploid embryos, the cytological interpretation of meiosis, the fertility in the haploids, and in particular, the flower phenotype of twins in nine F2 families, support the hypothesis that the progenitors of the twin embryos are two-megaspore nuclei rather than one.Key words: flax twins.

scholarly journals Diversity of flax morphological characters in VIR genetic collection as a result of crop domestication

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 33-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizaveta A. Porokhovinova ◽  
Sofia N. Kutuzova ◽  
Andrey V. Pavlov ◽  
Irina S. Buzovkina ◽  
Nina B. Brutch
Keyword(s):  
Linum Usitatissimum ◽  
Anthocyanin Biosynthesis ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Blue Flower ◽  
Crop Domestication ◽  
Yellow Seed ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum L ◽  
Pink Flower ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Dark Blue

Background. Almost all described flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) biodiversity is presented in VIR genetic collection(GC). Materials and methods. 316 lines from GC belonging to 5 subspecies (indo-abyssinicum, hindustanicum, eurasiaticum, mediterraneum, transitorium) were characterized by morphological traits (MT), for some of them Mendel’s genetic control was evaluated. Results. MT groups, genotypes typical for each of subspecies are revealed, but appearance of other phenotypes cannot be excluded, because subspecies can differ only in frequency of their occurrence. The genetic analysis was carried out. It expanded the list of MT genes. It was shown that many lines have similar mutations of MT regardless of their origin. Many MT genes are promising or already use in breeding for example YSED1 and ysed (yellow seed), pf-ad (pink flower, yellow seeds), dlb3 (pale blue flower), sfbs1 (white deformed flower). Soon lines carrier s1 gene (anthocyanin biosynthesis inhibitor), will be used because mucilage from seeds s1s1 has special polysaccharide compound and with wf1 (white flower) gene which is linked with early flowering. The linkage between the genes controlling dark blue flower (sfc6, sfc10) and yellow seeds (ysed2) was found, which must be taken into account while breeding for yellow seed. Conclusion. The old landraces of GC can serve as source for any direction of breeding.

scholarly journals Heat-stress effects on reproduction and seed set in Linum usitatissimum L. (flax)

2003 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 1013-1020 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. H. CROSS ◽  
S. A. B. MCKAY ◽  
A. G. McHUGHEN ◽  
P. C. BONHAM-SMITH
Keyword(s):  
Heat Stress ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum ◽  
Seed Set ◽  
Stress Effects ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum L

scholarly journals Evaluating the potential of using 5-azacytidine as an epimutagen

2000 ◽  
Vol 77 (11) ◽  
pp. 1617-1622 ◽  
Author(s):  
M A Fieldes ◽  
L M Amyot
Keyword(s):  
Linum Usitatissimum ◽  
Genomic Dna ◽  
Harvest Index ◽  
Seed Set ◽  
Seed Mass ◽  
Early Flowering ◽  
Seed Productivity ◽  
The Third ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum L ◽  
Induced Changes

A number of early flowering lines were induced when 5-azacytidine was applied to germinating flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) seed. The genetics of these lines indicate that the induced changes are epigenetic and probably result from demethylation of the genomic DNA at loci that affect flowering age. Although the growth and development of three stable early flowering lines are altered and the percentage of filled seed was reduced in all three lines compared with controls, measures of seed productivity demonstrated that harvest index was unaffected in two of the lines. In the third, harvest index was lower than normal and both seed set per capsule and seed mass per 100 seed were reduced. Furthermore, six generations after induction this line began to display relatively high levels of polyembryony. The late appearance of this twinning and other aspects related to working with lines induced by 5-azacytidine and using 5-azacytidine as an epimutagen are discussed.

Hepatoprotective activity and standardization of the bioactive lignan fraction of Linum usitatissimum L.

Planta Medica ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 81 (S 01) ◽  
pp. S1-S381
Author(s):  
H El-Askary ◽  
S El Zalabani ◽  
RS El-Din ◽  
MY Issa ◽  
RR Hegazy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Linum Usitatissimum ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum L

ОСОБЕННОСТИ СЕЛЕКЦИИ И ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ МОЛЕКУЛЯРНО-ГЕНЕТИЧЕСКИХ МЕТОДОВ В ГЕНЕТИКО- СЕЛЕКЦИОННЫХ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯХ ЛЬНА (Linum usitatissimum L.) (обзор)

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (5) ◽  
pp. 602-616 ◽  
Author(s):  
И.В. УЩАПОВСКИЙ И.В. УЩАПОВСКИЙ ◽  
◽  
В.А. ЛЕМЕШ В.А. ЛЕМЕШ ◽  
М.В. БОГДАНОВА М.В. БОГДАНОВА ◽  
Е.В. ГУЗЕНКО Е.В. ГУЗЕНКО ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Linum Usitatissimum ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum L

Combining ability and heterosis studies across environments in linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.)

2011 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Sood ◽  
N. Kalia ◽  
S. Bhateria
Keyword(s):  
Seed Yield ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum ◽  
Combining Ability ◽  
Yield Components ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Linum Usitatissimum L ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Component Traits ◽  
Parental Lines ◽  
Fibre Yield

Combining ability and heterosis were calculated for fourteen lines of linseed in a line × tester mating design using twelve lines and two diverse testers in two different environments. The hybrids and parental lines were raised in a completely randomized block design with three replications to investigate seed and fibre yield and their component traits. Genetic variation was significant for most of the traits over environments. Combining ability studies revealed that the lines KL-221 and LCK-9826 were good general combiners for seed yield and most of its components, whereas LMH-62 and LC-2323 were good general combiners for yield components only. Moreover, KL-221 was also a good general combiner for fibre yield. Similarly, B-509 and Ariane were good general combiners for fibre yield and most of its components. Among the specific cross combinations, B-509 × Flak-1 was outstanding for seed yield per plant and B-509 × KL-187 and LC-2323 × LCK-9826 for fibre yield per plant, with high SCA effects. In general, the hybrids excelled their respective parents and the standard checks for most of the characters studied. Based on the comparison of mean performance, SCA effects and the extent of heterosis, the hybrids LC-2323 × LCK-9826 and B-509 × KL-221 appeared to be the most promising for both seed and fibre yield. Other promising combinations were LC-2323 × KL-210 and B-509 × Ariane for seed and fibre yield, respectively. The superiority of LC-2323, LCK-9826, KL-221, B-509 and Ariane as good general combiners was further confirmed by the involvement of these parents in the desirable cross combinations.

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