Intraspecific hybridization in Pinus caribaea var. hondurensis II. Genetic parameters

Genetic parameters of growth and stemstraightness to seven years of age wereestimated from two field populations ofpure Pinus caribaea var. hondurensis provenances and theirintraspecific hybrids, (Mountain Pine Ridge(MPR) × coastal provenances). There were noconsistent differences in the geneticparameter estimates obtained for theparental provenances compared to those fromthe MPR × coastal inter-provenance hybridcrosses. Narrow-sense heritabilities ofgrowth traits (0.06–0.33) andstraightness (0.21–0.50) were within therange of estimates that have beenpreviously reported for this species andother tropical pines. In general, additivevariance was found to be more importantthan dominance variance for growth andstraightness traits. There was no strongevidence to affirm that the superiority ofthe MPR × coastal hybrid could be caused bydominance variance. The low magnitude ofthe type-B genetic correlations within theMPR × coastal hybrid crosses suggested thatthe genotype-by-environment interactionmight be of practical importance inbreeding. For future hybridization of theMPR and coastal provenances, a recurrentselection scheme based on the utilizationof additive genetic variance of both parentpopulations is recommended.     

Production of interspecific hybrids between Alstroemeria pelegrina L. var. rosea and A. magenta Bayer by ovule culture

Interspecific hybrids were efficiently produced in the cross-incompatible combination between Alstroemeria pelegrina L. var. rosea and A. magenta Bayer by culturing immature ovules with placenta 7–14 days after pollination on 2 g/l Gelrite-solidified MS medium containing 3% (w/v)sucrose. The plants showed intermediate characteristics between the parents and their hybridity was confirmed by karyotype and DNA analyses. The mean number of chromosome association per PMC at metaphase I was 2.60I+6.70II, pollen stainability was20.8%, and they produced viable seeds after self-pollination. Furthermore, mature plants were obtained when the hybrids were backcrossed as male parents with both the parents. The backcross-progeny from A. pelegrina var. rosea × hybrids exhibited 3.8 to 79.7% pollen stainability and that from A. magenta × hybrids 78.8 to 98.3%. Almost all of these plants produced viable seeds after self-pollination, which implies that they can beutilized for breeding of novel cultivars of Alstroemeria. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Transfer of resistance to race 2 of Plasmodiophora Brassicae from Brassica napus to cabbage (B. oleracea var. Capitata). I. Interspecific hybridization between B. napus and B. oleracea var. Capitata

Summary Interspecific hybridization between Brassica napus L. (2n=38, a₁a₁c₁c₁) and B. oleracea var. capitata L. (2x- and 4x-cabbage; 2n=2x=18, cc and 2n=4x=36, cccc) was carried out for the purpose of transferring clubroot disease resistance from the amphidiploid species to cabbage. Nineteen hybrids with three different chromosome levels (2n=28, a₁c₁c; 2n=37, a₁c₁cc and 2n=55, a₁c₁cccc) were obtained. The F₁ plants were mostly intermediate between the two parents but as the number of c genomes in the hybrids increased, the more closely the hybrids resembled the cabbage parent. All F₁ hybrids were resistant when tested against race 2 of Plasmodiophora brassicae wor. The complete dominance of resistance over susceptibility suggested that the gene(s) controlling resistance to this particular race of the clubroot pathogen is probably located on a chromosome of the a genome in Brassica.Contribution No. J654.     

Genetics of morphological traits in wild wheat,Triticum turgidum var.dicoccoides

Summary The mode of inheritance, linkage groups, and chromosomal location of 23 morphological and 4 biochemical traits were characterized in the wild tetraploid emmer wheat,Triticum turgidum var.dicoccoides. These traits were described and their mode of inheritance was determined by their segregation in four F₂ populations derived from crosses between four var.dicoccoides accessions and a tetraploiddurum cultivar. Linkage groups among the genes encoding for these traits were determined or postulated, and their chromosomal location was deduced by linkage to previously located genes. The genetic control of the following traits was characterized and is first reported here: black keel; hairy leaf sheath; hairy auricles; hairy rachilla; hairy kernel brush; obtuse flag leaf; and curved neck/peduncle. The linkage data indicated that developmentally-related genes tended to occur in clusters.     

Location of genes for high grain protein percentage and other quantitative traits in wild wheat Triticum turgidum var. dicoccoides

Summary The genetic control of grain protein percentage (GPP) in the wild tetraploid wheat, Triticum turgidum var. dicoccoides, was determined by crossing four accessions of this taxonomic variety with durum cultivar Inbar, and analyzing the parents, F₁ and F₂ populations. Reciprocal crosses indicated no cytoplasmic effect on GPP. The F₂ variation was continuous in all crosses, showing no transgressive segregation. However, crosses between different accessions of var. dicoccoides showed transgressive segregation indicating the presence of different genes for high GPP in these accessions. Grain protein percentage was mostly codominant with high GPP, showing either no dominance, or a weak dominance. Heritability coefficients (broad sense) ranged from 0.30 to 0.53. Correlation coefficients between GPP and yield components were usually significantly negative, with the exception of the number of spikelets per spike, and in some crosses, grain weight.The number and chromosomal location of genes coding for high GPP were determined by the association between GPP and 27 markers (23 morphological and 4 biochemical markers). For this purpose, the genetic control of these markers, their linkage groups and chromosomal location were studied. At least four loci for high GPP that segregated in the F₂ populations are suggested: one on chromosome arm 1AS, marked by the black glume gene (Bg); one on 1BS, marked by the HMW gliadin locus Gli-B1; one on group 5, marked by the genes for beaked glume (Bkg) and toothed palea (Tp); and one on group 7, marked by the kinky neck gene (Kn). The relationship between GPP and several yield components was studied in a similar manner. In general, loci of markers that correlated positively with high GPP were not correlated with a decrease in yield components. Moreover, several loci of var. dicoccoides were associated with an increase in yield components.The utilization of markers for chromosomal location of genes coding for quantitative traits is compared to the technique of aneuploid analysis, commonly used in wheat. The significance of the above findings for breeding is discussed.     

Combining ability between lines of Cucumis sativus L. and Cucumis sativus var. hardwickii (R.) Alef

Summary Three Cucumis sativus L. (CS) lines adapted to USA growing conditions were used as female parents in crosses to one line each of seven Cucumis sativus var. hardwickii (R.) Alef. (CH) accessions used as male parents to determine the relative combining ability of the CH accessions for six horticultural characters. The 21 F₁ progenies were grown in a randomized complete block design in two locations and evaluated for fruit number, lateral branch number, fruit length, fruit length/diameter ratio, number of female flowering nodes, and days to anthesis. General combining ability (GCA) was significant for all characters in each location. Specific combining ability (SCA) was significant for all characters except days to anthesis in one location and lateral branch number in both locations. Significant location × combining ability interactions were also evident for several characters. Results suggest that CH may be useful for improving fruit yield in commercial cucumber, but that limitations may lie in the attainment of acceptable fruit.Research supported by the College of Agric. and Life Sci., Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison; USDA, ARS, and by funds from Pickle Packers Intl., Inc. Mention of a trademark, proprietary product, or vendor does not constitute a guarantee of warranty of the product by the USDA and does not imply its improval to the exclusion of the other products or vendors that may also be suitable.     

自花授粉诱导的甘蓝功能基因BoSPI的克隆与表达分析

自交不亲和性是甘蓝在长期进化过程中形成的防止自交衰败、促进杂交优势的一种复杂而完善的遗传机制。克隆自交不亲和性相关基因对甘蓝自交不亲和性的深入研究和利用有重要意义。本研究通过挖掘0~60 min自花和异花授粉的甘蓝柱头转录组数据, 筛选到一个受自花授粉诱导上调表达的基因, 命名为BoSPI。BoSPI开放阅读框534 bp, 编码177个氨基酸, 理论等电点为4.21, 不包含信号肽和跨膜区, 含有4个保守的EF-hand结构域。BoSPI基因起始密码子上游2000 bp的核苷酸序列中含有真菌诱导响应、代谢调节以及器官形成等应答元件。BoSPI基因在大肠杆菌中可诱导表达为17 kD的蛋白。BoSPI在柱头中表达量最高, 在花瓣、萼片、叶片、雄蕊表达量较低。BoSPI蛋白被定位在细胞膜和细胞质。自花授粉30 min后对BoSPI基因的诱导表达显著增强。表明BoSPI参与了柱头响应自花花粉刺激的分子过程, 可能是实现甘蓝自交不亲和性相关的某种新功能基因。     

Inheritance of internode length,plant form,and annual habit in a cross of cabbage and broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L. and var. italica Plenck.)

Summary When an inbred line of cabbage, Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata L., was crossed with an inbred line of broccoli B. oleraceae var. italica, the F₁ progeny were vigorous late annuals. All F₁ × broccoli backcross plants and 92% of the 3260 F₂ plants were annuals, while 40% of the F₁ × cabbage backcross plants were biennials. Annual habit is thus dominant and controlled by more than a single gene. Number of days to bud appearance in annuals varied continuously, and was primarily additive in inheritance. F₁ data suggested partial dominance for lateness but this was not supported by the F₂. Internode length was also continuous in distribution and primarily additive in inheritance, but with some dominance for short internodes in the F₁. Cabbage head forming ability was recessive and multigenic, with 2% of the F₂ plants forming heads, of which none were of commercial type and about half bolted as annuals. There was a significant chi square association between biennial habit and tendency for cabbage head formation. Clasping habit of terminal leaves was recessive to open leaves, multigenic, and associated with both cabbage heading and biennial habit.Technical Paper 4836, Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station; from an M.S. thesis by the senior author.     

Plant traits associated with resistance to Thrips tabaci in cabbage (Brassica oleracea var capitata)

Thrips tabaci is a major problem in the cultivation of cabbage for storage, as this pest causes symptoms that necessitate the removal of affected leaves from the product. Between cabbage varieties large differences in susceptibility occur. This study aimed to identify plant traits associated with these differences, in field experiments with natural infestation in 2005 and 2006. One factor affecting the amount of thrips damage was the timing of the development of the head. In an experiment with different planting dates especially the early maturing, more susceptible varieties were shown to benefit from later planting. In comparisons of multiple varieties in both years, regression studies showed that more advanced plant development in August and early September increased thrips damage at the final harvest. However, no single plant trait explained more than 25% (2005, Brix) or 48% (2006, compactness) of the variation in thrips damage. Optimal regression models, explaining up to 75% of the variation in thrips damage included Brix and leaf surface wax late in the season, as well as an indicator of plant development earlier in the season, and in 2005 also leaf thickness. The possible role of these plant traits in relation to thrips is discussed.     

Interspecific hybridization in sexual diploid Allium senescens var. minor× apomictic tetraploid A. nutans and sexual diploid A. senescens var. minor× apomictic hexaploid A. senescens

Fourteen interspecific hybrids in sexual diploid Allium senescens var. minor× apomictic tetraploid Allium nutans L. crosses, and eight interspecific hybrids in sexual diploid A. senescens var. minor× apomictic hexaploid A. senescens L. crosses were produced. The number of chromosomes was 2n= 24 in interspecific hybrids of diploid × tetraploid, and 2n= 32 in diploid × hexaploid crosses. Triploid and tetraploid interspecific hybrids showed intermediate parental morphological characteristics. Tetraploid interspecific hybrids of A. senescens var. minor×A. senescens crosses formed two groups based on leaf colour and leaf width. Seeds were formed in 11 out of 14 triploid interspecific hybrids under natural conditions. In cytological observations of parthenogenesis, three out of 12 triploid interspecific hybrids and five out of eight interspecific tetraploid hybrids were observed. Parthenogenesis ranged from 26.0% to 86.0% in five tetraploid interspecific hybrids. Non-parthenogenesis to parthenogenesis segregated in a 3:5 ratio in A. senescens var. minor×A. senescens crosses.     

Natural hybridization between Solanum acaule Bitt. and S. megistacrolobum Bitt. in the province of jujuy,Argentina

Summary Evidence is provided that hybridization of the tetraploid (2n=4x=48), self-fertile tuber-bearing species Solanum acaule Bitt. with the diploid (2n=2x=24), self-incompatible, tuber-bearing S. megistacrolobum Bitt. takes place in several localities of the province of Jujuy in the high, cold plateaux of the Argentine Puna. The triploid hybrids (2n=3x=36) closely resemble S. acaule in growth habit, leaf morphology and floral structures and for this reason they can be easily overlooked for that species in the field. Experimental data show that S. acaule can be crossed with S. megistacrolobum though the crossability is rather low and variable according to the particular cross considered. The artificial hybrid obtained compares well with the natural hybrid in morphology and chromosome number. The hybrids, though almost completely male sterile, are successful colonizers of disturbed areas around farmers' dwellings, cattle enclosures and other areas where the soil is rich in organic matter.There is some evidence that the Tilcara material of S. acaule subsp. aemulans and the hybrids of S. acaule x S. megistacrolobum have some characters in common, which can be interpreted as having a similar origin.It is postulated that S. acaule subsp. aemulans, in Jujuy at any rate, is not a primitive form of S. acaule as thought by Hawkes and Hjerting, but rather a fertile hybrid derivative of S. acaule x S. megistacrolobum through the functioning of 2n gametes.We also provide evidence that S. bruecheri Correll should not be considered a hybrid of S. acaulle x S. megistacrolobum but a synonym for S. gourlayi Hawkes. The new name, S. x indunii Okada et Clausen, is proposed to designate this hybrid.     

樟子松苗木的耐盐性及其对造林林木生长的影响

甘肃武威市新建路28号（甘肃省治沙研究所）     

Routine large-scale electrophoresis for plant breeding. An example with F1 seeds of Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea var.gemmifera)

Summary A routine method of large-scale electrophoresis is proposed for use in plant breeding. The method can be applied both with research and teaching and does not require sophisticated apparatus. A skilled laboratory technician can thus handle 768 samples a day. Within a series of electrophoretic investigations the individual electrophoresis can be stopped at any time, while the other investigations in the series continue.     

Breeding system,taxonomy, and breeding strategy in cauliflower,Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.)

Summary Cauliflowers representing those maturing in Britain in autumn, winter and spring were assessed for self-compatibility by self-pollen tube growth. A tendency existed for groups taking longer to mature to be more self-incompatible, but a range of incompatibilities was apparent in all groups. These results complement those of other workers.It is argued that despite demonstrable heterosis within many groups of cauliflowers, radical advances are probably best made by selecting self-compatible material from annual × biennial hybrid populations.     

民勤不同林龄樟子松人工林土壤理化性质

以甘肃省民勤治沙综合试验站不同龄组樟子松人工林地为研究对象,测定不同林龄下樟子松人工林地土壤理化性质,对比分析樟子松林地的养分状况。结果表明：(1)不同林龄下土壤含水率垂直变化无显著影响,不同林龄同一土层土壤含水率变化差异显著,中龄林的表层含水率最低(4.34%),近熟林40～50 cm土层深度的含水率最高(17.21%),高于其他林龄(P<0.05)。(2)不同林龄樟子松人工林土壤pH及电导率变化差异显著,中龄林土壤不同土层深度pH含量最低,各龄组不同土层土壤pH>8,呈弱碱性。土壤电导率以中龄林>幼龄林>近熟林,中龄林显著高于幼林龄,随着土壤深度的增加呈降低—升高的趋势。(3)林龄对樟子松人工林土壤养分具有显著影响,中龄林全N、有机质、NH₃-N(氨氮)、速效P及有效P含量高于其他林龄,且差异显著(P<0.05)。(4)对不同林龄间土壤肥力进行主成分分析,土壤全N、有机质、速效P、NO₂-N(亚硝氮)、NH₃-N出现在前3个主成分中。     

Zingiberene-mediated resistance to the South American tomato pinworm derived from Lycopersicon hirsutum var. hirsutum

The Lycopersicon hirsutum var. hirsutum accession PI 127826 is recognized as a good source of resistance to arthropod pests due to the action of the allelochemical zimgiberene, a sesquiterpene present in its glandular trichomes. Five genotypes were selected from the F₂ generation of the interspecific cross Lycopersicon esculentum ‘TOM-556’ × Lycopersicon hirsutum var. hirsutum ‘PI 127826’, based on their low levels (BPX-368-clone#56) or high levels(BPX-368-clone#92, BPX-368-clone#105,BPX-368-clone#179, BPX-368-clone#250) of zingiberene. The five F₂ genotypes were tested for resistance to the South American tomato pinworm Tuta absolutaalong with accession L. esculentum ‘TOM-556’ (pinworm susceptible), and the accessions L. hirsutum var. hirsutum ‘PI 127826’ and L. pennellii ‘LA716’ (resistant). The F₂ clones selected for high foliar zingiberene levels showed lower scores for leaflet lesion type(LLT), percent leaflets attacked (PLA) and overall plant damage (OPD) than the low zingiberene genotypes. The results indicated that zingiberene mediates resistance to the South American pinworm, based on feeding and on ovipositing deterrence, in populations derived from the interspecific cross between Lycopersicon. esculentum and Lycopersicon hirsutum var. hirsutum. Indirect selection for high foliar zingiberene content is suggested as an efficient technique for breeding tomatoes for resistance to the South American tomato pinworm. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Incongruity of interspecific and intergeneric crosses involving Nicotiana and Petunia species that exhibit potential for somatic hybridization

Summary Extensive pollinations were made in attempts to produce selected intergeneric or interspecific hybrids using Nicotiana and Petunia species that exhibit potential for somatic hybridization. Pollination between pairs of species was done by standard and bud-pollination methods. Nicotiana alata or N. tabacum when pollinated reciprocally with selected Petunia species failed to produce hybrids. Likewise, no interspecific hybrids were obtained between Petunia parviflora and 4 Petunia species or P. hybrida. The type of incongruity existing between these species is discussed in relation to the production of hybrids by standard In vitro techniques as compared to somatic hybridization.On leave from the Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, Michigan, USA. supported by a European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) fellowship and The Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation, N. Y., USA.Supported by the Agricultural Research Council.     

A quantitative classification method for assessing resistance to Phytophthora fragariae var. fragariae in strawberry

Summary Race specific resistance to red core (red stele) root rot, caused by Phytophthora fragariae var. fragariae, is known to occur in the cultivated strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.), but frequently this resistance does not completely prevent infection. We therefore developed a classification method which distinguishes partial and complete resistance. It accounts for differences in the aggressiveness of isolates and in the appropriateness of experimental conditions for infection. This method is based on the microscopically assessed disease severity of a tested strawberry genotype relative to that of an universally susceptible reference cultivar. If the tested genotype is significantly (P0.01) less diseased, it is considered to possess resistance. Data from 18 genotype-isolate combinations, including five genotypes (Blakemore, Md683, Redgauntlet, Del Norte, Yaquina A) and four North American isolates (A2, A4, A6 and A10) demonstrated the validity of our classification scheme.Abbreviations PIRT Percentage of Invaded Root Tissue     

Interspecific hybridization in Cucumis (L.). I. Need for genetic variation,biosystematic relations and possibilities to overcome crossability barriers

Summary The genetic variation in pickling and slicing cucumbers (C. sativus L.) seems insufficient to enable the breeder to solve serious cultivation problems. Wild allies of C. sativus possess a wide range of interesting characters which could be incorporated by means of species crosses. In the past, attempts to achieve such crosses have failed. Important characters of Cucumis species are mentioned and biosystematic problems discussed. Results of previous research on species crosses prompted an examination of the prospects of further research.     

Barriers to interspecific hybridization in Ulmus americana

Summary Crossability barriers between the tetraploid Ulmus americana and five other diploid elm species were investigated using both fluorescence and scanning electron microscopy. Both pollen germination and pollen tube development were inhibited in all interspecific crosses. Pollen tube behavior on the stigma of U. americana was unchanged when pollen of a colchicine-induced U. pumila tetraploid was substituted for diploid U. pumila pollen.Self-incompatibility was observed in one of two American elms studied and manifested itself via reduced pollen germination and inhibited pollen tube growth on the stigma surface.The results indicate that crossing barrier(s) between U. americana and other elm species occur at the stigma surface and operate independently of ploidy level. This conclusion is discussed in relation to current breeding efforts to transfer Dutch elm disease resistance into the American elm via interspecific hybridization with Eurasian elms.