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Estimates of heterosis for five agronomic traits in selected winter x spring and winter x winter wheat crosses (Triticum aestivum L. em Thell)

Creator:: Brajcich, P.
Abstract:: Concern regarding the lack of genetic variability and the apparent yield plateau reached in wheat breeding have prompted this investigation. The systematic crossing of spring and winter wheat types which have evolved to form somewhat different gene pools, may provide a source of additional usable genetic variability for future yield...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Brajcich, P. AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Pedro Brajcich

Nature of inheritance, genotype-environment interaction and association of selected agronomic characters in crosses of winter X spring wheats (triticum aestivum L. em Thell)

Creator:: Brajcich, P.
Abstract:: This investigation was motivated by the apparent increase in genetic variability resulting from the systematic combining of gene pools represented by winter and spring types of wheats. It was the objective of this study to provide information regarding the nature of this genetic variability for nine agronomic characters in populations...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Boulger and Nan H. Scott for their critical review of different sections of the manuscript and to Kathie

Performance of five winter wheat cultivars when grown in composite and pure stand populations under different environmental stresses

Creator:: Indelen, Erdogan
Abstract:: Five genetically and morphologically different winter wheat cultivars, Hyslop (H), Yamhill (Y), Paha (P), Luke (L), and Sprague (5) were blended in all possible combinations. These composites plus the five pure stands were planted in the fall of 1973 at three environmentally diverse locations in Oregon: Hyslop Agronomy Farm, Corvallis;...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ), Paha (P), Luke (L), and Sprague (5) were blended in all possible combinations. These composites plus

Assessment of genetic resistance to strawbreaker foot-rot (Pseudocercosporella Herpotrichoides) in selected winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars

Creator:: Encinas-Mungarro, Andres
Abstract:: Strawbreaker foot-rot is a major limiting factor to cost efficient winter wheat production in the Pacific Northwest. Development of resistant cultivars has been hindered by the lack of adequate levels of genetic resistance and screening techniques which can consistently detect desired genotypes. Studies were conducted to determine if the reported...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , specially to Karim Ammar and Memo Briceno; to Nan Scott for helping me in the use of computers to input and

Possible association between dwarfing genes Rht₁ and Rht₂ and the reaction to Septoria tritici blotch in winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L. em Thell)

Creator:: Baltazar, Baltazar
Abstract:: Four isogenic lines possessing different combinations of height reducing genes Rht₁ and Rht₂ from 'Norin 10' were crossed to a short stature, early maturing, septoria susceptible cultivar identified as the 'Tibet Dwarf'. The isogenic lines originated from the backcross population of 'Itana'/3/'Norin 10'/'Brevor 14'//6*'Itana'. Parents, F₁ and F₂ generations provided...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: have been isolated in a 5 specified genetic background. Scott et al. (1982) observed that among F3

Evaluation of three methods of selection in relation to yield and yield stability in winter wheat (Triticum aestivum Vill., Host)

Creator:: Charoenwatana, Terd, 1937-
Abstract:: The effectiveness of early generation selection for yield and yield stability and the possible identification of superior parental combinations were studied in winter wheat populations representing different levels of genetic diversity. Experimental material for evaluating yield stability consisted of nine bulk and seven modified bulk populations derived from nine parental...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: yield of each progeny population (P- ) and their comparable parental means (midparent = MP) are

Genetic and environmental factors influencing the effectiveness of early generation selection in a diallel cross involving four winter wheat cultivars (Triticum aestivum Vill., host)

Creator:: Daaloul, Abderrazak
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Graduate School Date thesis is presented Typed by Nan Scott and Susie Kozlik for Abderrazak Daaloul

Inheritance of Septoria leaf blotch resistance and the possible influence of heading date and plant height on the disease expression in a winter wheat cross

Creator:: Camacho Casas, Miguel Alfonso
Abstract:: Parental lines, Fi's and segregating populations (F₂, F₃ and BC's) including reciprocals were evaluated under field conditions to determine if genetic resistance per se exists for Septoria Leaf Blotch in a selected winter wheat cross. The experiment was conducted over a three year period with both natural infection and artificial...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Special thanks are extended to Nan Scott for her assistance in the use of computers to input and analyze

Estimates of genetic variability and efficiency of early generation selection for grain yield and protein content in durum wheat crosses (Triticum turgidum. L. var. durum)

Creator:: Rezgui, Salah
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: members of the cereal project for giving me their advises, expertise and support particularly Nan Scott

Compensating effects and gene action estimates for the components of grain yield in winter wheat (Triticum aestivum, L. em Thell)

Creator:: Abi-Antoun, Michel
Abstract:: Five winter wheat cultivars and their diallel crosses were evaluated for plant height, harvest index, deading-maturity duration, the components of yield, (spikes per plant, spikelets per spike, kernel weight and kernels per spikelet)and total plant yield. Two diverse locations, Moro, a dryland site (250 mm annually) located in central Oregon...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: on my graduate committee. Special thanks are extended to Dr. K. E. Rowe and Mrs. Nan Scott for

Influence of chelating agents on genetic recombination of Zea mays L.

Creator:: Ihrke, Charles Albert
Abstract:: Crossover frequencies for seven selected regions on five chromosomes of maize were measured to ascertain the effect of chelating agents on recombination. Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, EDTA, and dimethyl sulfoxide, DMSO, were used in three concentrations singly, and in all combinations. Plants heterozygous for for linked genes governing seed and seedling...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: 's to characterize the mineral components of nuclei and chromo- somes more critically. G. H. Scott

Influence of phosphorous and lime application on root growth and grain yield of two winter wheat cultivars (Triticum Aestivum, L em thell)

Creator:: Boulger, Mary Caroline
Abstract:: Differential grain yield response of two winter wheat cultivars ('Yamhill' and'McDermid) when grown on acid soils prompted this investigation. Root samples were taken at two soil depths at late tillering and anthesis from plots established on an acid nonpareil soil in Douglas County, Oregon. The soil pH was 5.2-5.3 and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Reps Lime Error (a) Varieties v x 1 Error (b) Phosphorous p x 1 p x v p x v x 1 Error (c

Nitrate reductase activity and inheritance of grain protein in six barley cultivars (Hordeum vulgare L. and Hordeum distichum)

Creator:: Samphantharak, Krisda
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , had a higher specific enzyme activity ( p. moles NO2 per mg protein) than leaf tissue. Dry shoot

Evaluation of parental performance for grain yield in two populations of wheat (Triticum aestivum Vill., Host)

Creator:: Alcala de Stefano, Maximino
Abstract:: Six winter wheat cultivars were evaluated for their breeding value in transmitting superior genetic factors for grain yield to subsequent progeny. The cultivars were selected on the basis of their potential grain yield and divided into two populations. Population I was comprised of three cultivars which have been in commercial...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: manuscript. Special thanks go to Nan Scott for typing the rough draft of the thesis. I also wish to

Modifying selected factors to classify levels of resistance or tolerance in wheat to Septoria Tritici Blotch

Creator:: Re, Jose Vicente
Abstract:: Influence of abiotic and biotic factors were examined in selected winter wheats previously identified as representing a range of responses to septoria infection. In the greenhouse two and three inoculations identified resistance when disease severity was assessed either for the top four leaves or the flag leaf respectively. Kernel number...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: (Narvaez, 1957). The same report describes the resistance of the cultivars Lerma 50 and P.14 as being

Factors associated with stand establishment and subsequent grain yield of seven wheat cultivars and selected progeny (Triticum aestivum, L em thell) when grown under three diverse environments

Creator:: Vahabian, Mohammad Ali
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Dr. K. E. Rowe and Mrs. Nan Scott for their assistance in the analysis of data. I am very much

Nature of the inheritance of gluten strength and carotenoid pigment content in winter by spring and durum wheat crosses (Triticum turgidum L. Var. durum)

Creator:: Ammar, Karim
Abstract:: Durum wheat cultivars for North-Eastern Oregon have to be competitive in terms of their yield potential with soft white winter wheat cultivars and meet strict quality requirements of the milling industry. Combining the high yield potential of fall planted durum wheat cultivars which have an acceptable level of winter hardiness...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: represented to me the nicest example of a "fun" and efficient team. Special thanks are extended to Nan Scott

Influence of planting density on spike size and grain yield in five winter wheat cultivars

Creator:: Wang, Shi Ping, 1956-
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: STEPHENS 10.43 c 22.57 f 20.09 i 3.05 j 62.54 n 9.58 r Y38 17.45 a 29.43 d 24.09 gh 2.20 1 54.08 o 10.80 p

Yield loss assessment in nonprotected winter wheat varieties (Triticum aestivum, L. em Thell)

Creator:: Camacho Casas, Miguel Alfonso
Abstract:: The effects of some soil- and foliar-borne biotic factors on grain yield and the components of yield were evaluated using five winter wheat varieties sown at two dates. Within each planting date, varieties were grown under four different combinations of two soil treatments (fumigation and nonfumigation) and two foliar treatments...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: encouragement to start this masters program. Special thanks are extended to Nan H. Scott for her assistance in

Inheritance and association of earliness and grain yield in four winter x spring wheat crosses (Triticum aestivum L. em Thell.)

Creator:: Firat, Ahmet Ertug
Abstract:: Parental and segregating populations derived from four winter x spring wheat crosses were investigated to obtain information concerning the inheritance and association of earliness, grain yield and yieldrelated traits. Feasibility of selecting in early generations for these characteristics was also evaluated. Four winter wheat cultivars (Hyslop, Yamhill, Bezostaia 1, and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Roger G. Petersen and Mrs. Nan Scott for their assistance in the analysis of data. Thanks are extended

Influence of aluminum toxicity in intergeneric crosses of wheat and rye

Creator:: Lopez-Benitez, Alfonso
Abstract:: A technique previously designed to screen wheat cultivars and segregating populations for tolerance to Aluminum utilizing nutrient solutions in growth chambers was found to be efficient in differentiating among cultivars of wheat, rye, and triticale for tolerance to Al under greenhouse conditions. A 5°C increase in temperature, from 25°C to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: expressed to Dr. R. Metzger and Dr. D. P. Moore for their valuable assistance and suggestions. A special

Duration and rate of grain filling and subsequent grain protein content in selected winter wheat populations

Creator:: Mou, Beiquan
Abstract:: The lack of information regarding the inheritance of the duration and rate of grain filling, and the possible relationship between grain fill and grain protein content in wheat prompted this study. Early maturing Chinese cultivars, 'AI Feng 2' and 'CB 83-52', and late maturing cultivars adapted to Oregon, 'Stephens' and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Moore, Sonnia Rowe, Nan Scott, and Mary Verhoeven. Acknowledgement is extended to the numerous fellow

Gluten protein polymeric composition and allelic variation as related to bread-making quality in durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L. var. durum)

Creator:: Ammar, Karim
Abstract:: Attempts to develop dual-purpose durum wheat cultivars for both pasta and bread-making have been unsuccessful. To better understand this limitation, thirty durum genotypes, selected based on their diverse geographical origin, and five bread wheat cultivars were compared as to their flour mixing properties, dough physical characteristics and baking performance. The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: complicated administrative matters associated with my training. Special thanks are extended to Nancy Scott

Genotype-environment interaction and phenotypic stability of selected winter wheats (Triticum aestivium L. em Thell)

Creator:: Larson, Mark J., 1962-
Abstract:: Extensive research has been devoted to evaluating potential genotype-environment interactions. However, plant breeders are still in need of a simple way to describe how genotypes respond to different locations and years. In an environmentally diverse state like Oregon, significant genotype-environment interactions do occur The resulting lack of association between actual...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Verhoeven, Sonnia Rowe, John Bassinette, Nan Scott, Peggy Mullet and Susan Wheeler, who have always made

Genetic potential to enhance French bread by introgessing superior pan bread quality in selected wheat cultivars (Triticum aestivum L.)

Creator:: Jobet Fornazzari, Claudio Roberto
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Cerono, Ottoni de Souza, Maria Mendoza, and Chris Weight. I am also in indebted with Nan Scott, Patrick

Competitive effect for grain yield of four cultivars in pure and mixed populations in wheat (Triticum aestivum Vill;, Host)

Creator:: Valencia-Villarreal, Jose Antonio
Abstract:: Concerns regarding maintaining wheat yield per hectare and extending the commercial life expectancy of cultivars grown in the Yaqui Valley of Mexico prompted this investigation. Four genetically diverse spring wheat cultivars were grown in pure stands and in all possible combinations at the Northwest Agricultural Research Center at Ciudad Obregon...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , respectively. Also, my thanks to Nan Scott for reviewing the final copy of this study. TABLE OF CONTENTS

Production of haploid plants in selected winter wheat genotypes through anther culture and intergeneric crosses with maize

Creator:: Mendoza, Maria Graciela
Abstract:: A higher level of efficiency in the production of doubled-haploids must be achieved if this procedure is to be beneficial in plant improvement. Of equal importance is the development of protocols, which are not genotypic specific and result in progeny that represent a random sample of gametes from the parental...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: suggestions and friendship I have shared during these years . I am also indebted to Nan Scott and Mark

Progeny tests for predicting grain yield and selected agronomic traits in single, three-way, and double crosses in wheat (Triticum aestivum L. em Thell.)

Creator:: Petpisit, Vichien
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: experiments and preparation of this manuscript. Dr. Willis L. McCuistion and Mrs. Nan Scott for review- ing

Potential reciprocal differences for selected traits in six different F₁ wheat populations

Creator:: Stein, Ira Steven
Abstract:: Concerns about the possible reciprocal differences resulting from systematic crossings of winter and spring wheat gene pools prompted this investigation. If traits can be improved by simply reversing the direction of a cross, then identification of the best female parent in a cross would be helpful for breeding programs. Two...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: measure. The computer instruction from Nan Scott, statistical consulting of Steve Broich, technical field

Possible associations of soluble carbohydrates with chemical desiccation and drought resistance in winter wheat

Creator:: Cerono, Julio Cesar
Abstract:: Drought is a major limiting abiotic stress influencing wheat production in many parts of the world. The erratic nature of water deficits makes breeding and selection for drought resistance deficient. In environments with late season drought stress, yield losses are usually associated with kernel abortion or reduction in kernel growth....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: including Debbie Kelly, Sonnia Rowe, Nan Scott, Susan Wheeler, Mary Verhoeven, Peggy Mullet, Randy Knight

Possible association of grain protein content, harvest index and biological yield in winter wheat populations

Creator:: Costa, Jose Maria
Abstract:: A negative relation between grain protein content and grain yield is frequently observed in wheat (Triticum aestivum L. em Thell) i.e. as grain yield increases, grain protein decreases. It has been suggested that the inverse relation between grain yield and protein is in part the result of developing high yielding...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Kelly, Sonnia Rowe and Nan Scott for their friendship and help in the long hours of field work. A

Duration and rate of the grain filling period and subsequent grain yield in crosses between facultative and winter wheat cultivars (Triticum aestivum L. em Thell)

Creator:: Mou, Beiquan
Abstract:: Concerns about the genetic control and environmental influence of various stages of development including the grain filling period, and the relationship between early maturity and grain yield prompted this study. The experimental material consisted of two facultative and two winter wheat cultivars. A dial!el cross, excluding reciprocals, was also developed...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Nan Scott and Mary Verhoeven. I also wish to extend my thanks to two Chinese visiting scientists

Influence of different nitrogen and moisture levels on the expression of grain yield and protein content in selected wheat (Triticum aestivum, L. em Thell) and barley (Hordeum vulagre, L. em Lam.) cultivars

Creator:: Gomez-Pando, Luz
Abstract:: This investigation was conducted to provide information regarding 1) the relationship between the nitrogen percentage in the vegetative tissue of wheat and barley at various growth stages with grain protein and 2) to evaluate the possible association between grain yield and grain protein as influenced by different cultivars, nitrogen levels...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Cholick, Nan H. Scott and Rebecca White who have lent assistance in performing the investigation. For

Response of grain yield, plant height and kernel weight in three winter wheat crosses (Triticum aestivum, L. em Thell) to different methods of selection

Creator:: Salmeron-Zamora, Jose Juan
Abstract:: This study was undertaken to see if a method of handling segregating populations could be employed which combined the positive attributes of the traditional pedigree and-bulk methods. Derived F₅ lines from the pedigree, bulk, and what is identified as a modified bulk method, were obtained from three winter wheat crosses....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Department for their help, encouragement and friendship. Special gratitude to Nan Scott for her assistance

Use of combining ability estimates to identify the genetic potential of selected winter parental lines (Triticum aestivum L.em Thell)

Creator:: Masood, Muhammad Shahid
Abstract:: A major factor limiting the efficiency of plant improvement programs is the lack of knowledge as to which parental combinations to make when working with quantitatively inherited traits. The primary objective of this study was to provide information regarding the use of combining ability analysis to predict which cross combinations...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Scott for their cooperation beyond their limits. I am highly obliged to my friends from Pakistan at

Nature of inheritance and association of time, duration and rate of grain filling and subsequent grain yield in crosses of winter and spring wheats (Triticum aestivum L. em Thell)

Creator:: Choi, Byung Han
Abstract:: The nature of inheritance and possible associations for traits influencing earliness and grain yield were investigated using a four parent diallel of winter and spring wheat cultivars. More genetic variability was observed for the traits measured in segregating populations resulting from crosses between winter and spring type wheats in contrast...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: barley, Scott et al (1983) reported that there was a very highly significant positive correlation

A comparison of selected analyses for estimating environmental variation in early generations and advanced lines of wheat (Triticum aestivum L. em thell)

Creator:: Khan, Noor-ul Islam
Abstract:: This investigation was motivated by the introduction of the new nearest neighbour analyses which reportedly provided a better control of soil gradients than conventional experimental methods. Three nearest neighbour analyses and six other analyses were compared with the completely randomized design or the randomized complete block design in reducing the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: are extended to Nan H. Scott for review of some sections of the manuscript and assistance in the

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