Contributions to the Analysis of Genotype × Environment Interactions: Theoretical Results of the Application and Comparison of Clustering Techniques for the Stratification of Field Test Sites

For an analysis of cross-classified data sets with rows = genotypes and columns = environments (locations and/or years), existing genotype × environment interactions are of major importance. Differential responses of genotypes (environments) across environments (genotypes) are expressed by these effects. To reduce the impact of these genotype × environment interaction effects, one commonly stratifies genotypes or environments by cluster analysis techniques into homogeneous groups so that interactions within groups are minimized. The present paper presents a comprehensive overview of the numerous procedures for stratification of genotypes or environments by cluster analysis which have been proposed in the literature. In these studies, two different concepts of interaction have been used: the crossover concept of interaction [different rank orders of genotypes (environments) within environments (genotypes)] or the usual statistical concept of interaction (deviations from additivity of main effects in the linear model). For a quantitative characterization of cluster techniques and for a comparison of two different clustering procedures, two parameters are introduced and discussed: measure of resemblance for two classifications and cluster size for one classification.     

Inheritance of characters determining growth and development of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) under low energy conditions

Summary Diallel crosses were made between 15 tomato genotypes with varying performance under a low energy regime. It appeared that differences between genotypes for 11 vegetative and generative plant characters are determined mainly by additive genetic variation. For breeding cultivars adapted to low energy conditions, crossing genotypes with a high GCA for weight of trusses and fruits (WTF) and genotypes with a high GCA for weight of vegetative plant parts (WVP) seems most promising. Complications may arise from the negative correlation between GCA values for WTF and WVP, and the strong positive correlation between GCA values for fruit number and WTF, causing small fruits.     

'Francolí', a late flowering almond cultivar re-classified as self-compatible

To verify the compatibility behaviour of the almond cultivar ‘Francolí’ and to clarify its S genotype a combination of pollination tests, stylar ribonuclease and allele specific PCR analysis was used. ‘Francolí’ was released from IRTA's breeding programme in 1994, having been putatively raised from the cross ‘Cristomorto’ (S₁S₂) × ‘Gabaix’ (S₁₀S₂₅). This cultivar was also reported to be self‐incompatible but revealing only one S band in the zymograms after S‐RNases analysis. ‘Francolí’ sets nuts after test crossing with two S₁S₂₅ cultivars, having a different genotype from that earlier reported. ‘Francolí’ was also observed to be self‐compatible after selfing flowers in the field and in the laboratory. ‘Francolí’ was re‐assigned the S₁S_f genotype after test crossing, stylar ribonuclease and PCR data analysis. After microsatellite analysis, the self‐compatible ‘Tuono’ (S₁S_f) cultivar is suggested as the male parent of ‘Francolí’ instead of the earlier reported ‘Gabaix’.     

不同基因型油菜锌效率机理Ⅰ ——耐低锌油菜基因型苗期筛选指标研究

采用营养液培养试验比较了低锌营养下芥菜、白菜、甘蓝型3个油菜(Brassica napus L.)品种幼苗的生物量，抗氧化酶活性，根系活力，叶绿素含量及对锌的吸收、利用差异。试验结果表明，3个油菜品种由于基因型不同，在耐低锌营养能力方面存在显著性差异。在低锌时(10-6mol/L Zn2+)，幼苗植株地上部干重以芥菜型>甘蓝型>白菜型，地上部干重分别较无锌对照处理增加17.8%(芥菜型)、9.9%(白菜型)、3.3%(甘蓝型)。芥菜型叶CAT、POD、SOD活性，叶绿素含量及根系活力也明显高于甘蓝型和白菜型油菜。锌积累量及锌利用率也以芥菜型远远大于其它2个品种，锌素利用效率分别为12.3%（芥菜型），8.0%(白菜型)，4.9% (甘蓝型)。苗期油菜叶CAT、POD、SOD等抗氧化酶活性、叶绿素含量及根系活力可以作为筛选耐低锌营养油菜基因型的评价指标之一。     

Identification of levels of resistance to cassava root rot disease (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Botryodiplodia theobromae</Emphasis>) in African landraces and improved germplasm using <Emphasis Type="Italic">in vitro</Emphasis> inoculation method

Cassava root rot disease is an increasing problem in Africa where yield losses of about 80% have been recorded. We evaluated 290 African landraces and 306 improved genotypes from the germplasm collections of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), for sources of resistance using root slice laboratory assay. Disease severity was assessed quantitatively by direct percentage estimation (PS) and by use of a rating scale (RS). Both methods of assessment were compared for identification of variability in the germplasm, and genotypes were classified into response groups using an enlarged rank-sum method that combined the PS and RS assessments. The two scoring methods revealed continuous variation (P < 0.001) for resistance in the sets of germplasm. Disease assessments based on PS and RS were highly correlated in both the improved germplasm (r = 0.75) and the landraces (r = 0.72). Based on PS assessment, 50 improved genotypes (16.3%) and 53 landraces (18.3%) showed significantly lower disease scores than the resistant control. The rank-sum method separated each set of collections into highly resistant, resistant, moderately resistant, moderately susceptible, susceptible and highly susceptible groups. Fifty-nine improved genotypes (16.4%) and 61 African landraces (16.9%) were identified as either highly resistant or resistant. Generally, these genotypes exhibited resistance by limiting the growth of the pathogen (reduced amount of invaded surface area). This type of rate-reducing resistance is highly heritable and a quantitative trait which can be harnessed in breeding. Genotypes subsets were identified for further studies into the genetic basis of resistance to root rot disease.     

Breeding of Polyploid Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.)

Asparagus is especially suitable for polyploidy breeding. The aim is to develop clone-based hybrid varieties, in particular male 4 × varieties. For this purpose, genetically divergent diploid idiotypes * * Idiotye (according to Reiger et al. 1976) is the sum of total hereditary determinants of an organism, consisting of its genotype (all determinants localized in the chromosomes) and its plasmotype (all determinants localized extra-chromosomally).
) are subjected to mitotic or meiotic polyploidization. In developing hybrid partners, special attention is paid to resistance in addition to yield and quality characters. Early diagnoses are applied in selection so as to shorten breeding times. Somaclonal variations may occur relatively often on in vitro propagation; these need to be eliminated. Triplex and quadruplex type males are suitable for paternal hybrid partners. Strong inbreeding depressions need to be avoided in their production.     

K高效和K低效基因型水稻Na和K的吸收和分布与水稻生长及体内K利用率之间的关系

A pot experiment with two rice (Oriza sativa L.) genotypes differing in internal potassium use efficiency (IKUE) was conducted under different sodium (Na) and potassium (K) levels. Adding NaCl at a proper level enhanced rice vegetative growth and increased grain yield and IKUE under low potassium. Addition of higher rate of NaCl had a negative effect on the growth of the K-efficient rice genotype, but did not for the K-inefficient genotype. Under low-K stress, higher NaCl decreased IKUE of the K-efficient rice genotype but increased IKUE for the K-inefficient genotype. At tillering stage and under low-K stress, adding NaCl increased K and Na contents and decreased the ratio of K/Na for both genotypes. At harvesting stage under low-K stress, adding NaCl increased K and Na contents and K/Na ratio for the K-efficient genotype but decreased the K/Na ratio for the K-inefficient genotype. The accumulated Na was mostly deposited in the roots and sheaths. At tillering stage, the K and Na contents and the K/Na ratios in different parts for both genotypes decreased in the following sequence: K⁺ in sheaths > K⁺ in blades > K⁺ in roots; Na⁺ in roots > Na⁺ in sheaths > Na⁺ in blades; and K/Na in sheaths >> K/Na in roots. The K-efficient genotype had a lower K/Na ratio in roots and sheaths than the K-inefficient genotype under low-K stress. At harvesting stage, K and Na contents in grains were not affected, whereas K/Na ratio in the rice straws was increased for the K-efficient genotype but decreased for the K-inefficient genotype by Na addition. However, this was not the case under K sufficient condition.     

不同玉米基因型的磷效率和相对生物性状的差异及其回归模型研究

以32个不同玉米基因型为材料,在低磷和高磷两个供磷水平下,分析不同玉米基因型生物学性状和磷效率的基因型差异,根据相对生物学性状与磷效率,磷吸收效率和磷利用效率与磷效率进行多元线性回归分析,分别建立它们的最优回归方程,同时进行耐低磷基因型的筛选。结果表明,相对株高、相对地上部干重、相对地下部干重和相对叶龄基因型间变异范围分别为0.3090～0.9780、0.3140～0.947、0.3671～1.400和0.4550～0.790;磷效率、磷吸收效率和磷利用效率基因型间变异范围分别为0.1960～0.935、0.8794～4.235和0.6211～1.764。相对地下部干重对磷效率的回归系数显著,建立磷效率与相对地下部干重的最优回归模型为:Y=-0.087+0.702X3,(P0.05;R2=0.6549);磷吸收效率和磷利用效率对磷效率的偏回归系数均显著,建立磷效率与磷吸收效率和磷利用效率二者的最优回归模型为:Y=-0.379+0.274.X1+0.301.X2,(P0.05;R2=0.7390)。耐低磷基因型的筛选结果表明,待选材料中,磷效率和相对生物性状都优良的只有178和082两个基因型,其他大部分基因型的磷效率和相对生物性状都是中低类型。     

小麦株型结构分析法与消光系数分布的基因型间差异

拟定了快速而无需破坏样本的“株型结构分析法”及其计算机程序。调查了小麦冠层结构与消光系数(K值)分布在21个基因型间和同一基因型的不同处理间的差异。对该方法所作的验证表明:采用该法调查结果和分层切片法与Ross法的结果基本一致。此法是可靠的。冠层结构与K值垂直分布在基因型间差异极显著;同一基因型不同密度之间仅达显著程度。K值是比较稳定的遗传性状,广义遗传力为76.9％。总K值对籽粒产量影响不大。由于长江下游地区辐射条件较差,高产群体表现出冠层重心较高,K值分布呈上层大、中层小的特点。说明该地区选育的品种上部叶水平角宜小(倾斜至水平),中部叶宜直立。讨论中提出了以株型结构分析法对K值分布作选样和培育高产品种的可能性。     

甘蓝型油菜×甘蓝的杂交亲和性研究——Ⅱ.母本基因型对花粉-雌蕊相互作用的影响

以遗传基础各不相同的6个甘蓝型油菜品系与甘蓝杂交,观察授粉后3、8和24小时花粉在柱头上附着,萌发及花粉管在柱头和花柱中的生长情况。从对花粉和柱头乳突细胞的形态学观察和统计分析的结果看,母本基因型对种间的花粉一雌蕊相互作用影响很大。对杂交幼果田间脱落率的调查结果支持这一论点。供试材料中以甘蓝型油菜自交不亲和系184×甘蓝的授粉亲和性最高,因此自交不亲和与种间杂交不亲和似乎是分别受极为相似的两套基因系统控制的。