Effect of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) varieties on leaf bud sprouting for rapid multiplication of planting materials by Ngakwi Masai Meibuko, Hosea Dunstan Mtui, Anna Baltazari

“…These results are important as a basis for selecting varieties for propagation using the leaf bud technique for rapid multiplication of planting materials for breeding and seed production purposes.…”
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Breeding for Heat Tolerant Aromatic Rice Varieties and Identification of Novel QTL Regions Associated with Heat Tolerance During Reproductive Phase by QTL-Seq by Surangkana Chimthai, Sulaiman Cheabu, Wanchana Aesomnuk, Siriphat Ruengphayak, Siwaret Arikit, Apichart Vanavichit, Chanate Malumpong

“…Furthermore, the QTL-seq approach was utilized to identify QTLs for seed-setting rate in an F2 population subjected to heat stress. …”
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Rice genotypes (Oryza sativa) respond to varying planting dates and environmental conditions by 1Asif Ali Kaleri, 1Danish Manzoor,1Rabia Laghari,2Muzamil Awan, 3Bina Khanzada, 4Hafsa Munir, 2Saba Solangi, 2Tameer Hyder Shah.5Ameer Jan, 6Laiba Ashfaq, 2Ghulam Sajjad Kaleri Kaleri

“…When seeded on June 30th, the genotype N-M-11 showed the greatest values for these parameters.   …”
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Research Review and Prospect of Litchi Fruit Cracking by Xiwen LI, Haoshuang SUN, Xuequn PANG, Zhaoqi ZHANG

“…In the future, researches should be strengthened on the relationship between the structure of the suture line and fruit cracking in litchi fruit, and the possible influence of seed type on the susceptibility to fruit cracking.…”
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Highly dynamic and sex-specific expression of microRNAs during early ES cell differentiation. by Constance Ciaudo, Nicolas Servant, Valérie Cognat, Alexis Sarazin, Emmanuelle Kieffer, Stéphane Viville, Vincent Colot, Emmanuel Barillot, Edith Heard, Olivier Voinnet

“…Accordingly, the miR-293 seed sequence and its predicted cellular targets differed drastically from those of the other abundant cluster members, suggesting that previous conclusions drawn from whole miR-290 over-expression need to be reconsidered. …”
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Determination of the melanin and anthocyanin content in barley grains by digital image analysis using machine learning methods by E. G. Komyshev, M. A. Genaev, I. D. Busov, M. V. Kozhekin, N. V. Artemenko, A.  Y. Glagoleva, V. S. Koval, D. A. Afonnikov

“…The pigment composition of plant seed coat affects important properties such as resistance to pathogens, pre-harvest sprouting, and mechanical hardness. …”
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Oral Administration of Ethanol Extract of Myristica fragrans Elicited Hyperactivity, Anxiety and Reduced Dopamine Level in Rats by SUNDAY Abba, SUNDAY ABRAHAM MUSA, Abel Agbon, SUNDAY OLADELE, IBRAHIM Joseph Momoh, ENYINNA OGBONNA, OLUSEGUN Dare Omotosho

“…This study aimed to assess the effects of ethanol seed extract of Myristica fragrans (ESMF) on anxiety-like behaviour and dopamine levels in rats. …”
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Enhancing maize yield, water use efficiency, and Zn content under drought stress by applying Zn-solubilizing bacteria by Fahimeh Khaledi, Hamidreza Balouchi, Mohsen Movahhedi Dehnavi, Amin Salehi

“…These combinations included four levels without Zn, with Zn applied to foliage, soil, or seed priming, and three levels of bacteria (without bacteria, Pseudomonas fluorescens, and P. aeruginosa). …”
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The ethics of theft: Reevaluating the impacts of floral larceny on plant reproductive success by Jin-Ru Zhong, Xiao-Fang Jin, Michael C. Orr, Xiao-Qing Li, Yong-Deng He, Sheng-Wei Wang, Qing-Feng Wang, Chun-Feng Yang, Zhong-Ming Ye

“…We found that floral larceny negatively impacts flower traits, pollinator visitation, pollen deposition, and fruit set, while having a neutral effect on critical female fitness indicators, such as seed set and seed quality, as well as on male fitness. …”
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The potential of the amaranth collection maintained at VIR in the context of global plant breeding and utilization trends by D. V. Sokolova, A. E. Solovieva, A. M. Zaretsky, T. V. Shelenga

“…Long-standing studies have resulted in the formation of trait-specific groups of accessions, with high yields of seeds and leaf biomass, earliness, cold hardiness, high protein content in seeds and biomass, short stems, and resistance to seed shattering, earmarked for vegetable or ornamental purposes. …”
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Azospirillum brasilense and organomineral fertilizer co-inoculated with Bradyrhizobium japonicumon oxidative stress in soybean by Fernanda Barros, Reginaldo de Camargo, Regina Maria Lana, Miguel Henrique Franco, Mayara Cristiana Stanger, Vanderley José Pereira, Ernane Lemes

“…The soybean cultivar (AS 3680 IPRO) was evaluated in a 4×2(+1) factorial scheme, corresponding to four doses of A. brasilense [0, 100, 200, 300 mL ha-1 (2x108 viable cells mL-1) per 50 kg-1 of soybean seeds], with or without B. japonicum [100 mL ha-1 (5x109 viable cells mL-1) per 50 kg-1 of soybean seeds], and a control treatment (without inoculants or fertilizers). …”
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Effect of Cowpea and Pumpkin Powders on the Physicofunctional Properties, Total Phenolic Content, Antioxidant Activity, and Consumer Acceptability of Soup by Nyarai Mungofa, Daniso Beswa

“…Despite having TPC and AA lower compared to F3, F2 containing 15% cowpea seed powder and pumpkin fruit has the potential to be further developed and commercialised due to the relatively high overall consumer acceptability and high acceptability in all sensory attributes.…”
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Ensuring the Sustainable and High-Quality Development of Aquaculture Through Biosecurity: A Review and Prospects by Xuan DONG, Jie HUANG

“…This includes constructing a roadmap for the long-term development strategy of the national biosecurity plan; strengthening research, education, and awareness of biosecurity; prioritizing the development of biosecurity for the aquatic seed industry; and building an aquatic seed industry system with a high standard of biosecurity to ensure the sustainable and high-quality development of aquaculture industry in China.…”
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Management of the Striga epidemics in pearl millet production: a review by Armel Rouamba, Hussein Shimelis, Inoussa Drabo, Kwame Wilson Shamuyarira, Emmanuel Mrema

“…., cultural practices, chemicals and bio-herbicides) have been recommended, but they have been largely ineffective due to diverse and complex problems, including the life cycle, seed production, and prolonged seed dormancy of S. hermonthica; poor access and cost of implementation. …”
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American Lotus, Yellow Lotus: Nelumbo lutea by Warner Orozco-Obando, Lyn Gettys

“…The fragrant yellow flowers, huge round leaves, and persistent seed pods borne on stiff stalks high above the water make it both distinctive and visually striking. …”
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PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT IN INTERSUBSPECIFIC HYBRIDS OF RICE by J. K. Goncharova, E. M. Кharitonov

“…Analysis of hybrid sterility in several Russia-bred varieties has revealed no WC genes, defining large seed sets of hybrids.…”
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Growing Heirloom Tomato Varieties in Southwest Florida by Monica Ozores-Hampton, Charles S. Vavrina, Aline Coelho Frasca

“…A tomato must meet three criteria to be considered an heirloom variety: The variety must be reproduced by seed, must have been cultivated for more than 50 years, and must have a history. …”
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A Relevant Customer Identification Algorithm Based on the Internet Financial Platform by Guo Yangyudongnanxin

“…The proposed algorithm calculates the customers corresponding to the two selected financial platforms based on the candidate customer set selected from the seed dataset and combined with the restored social relationship. …”
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Control of Lantana in Pastures by Jason Ferrell, Brent Sellers, Edward Jennings

“…Birds readily consume the fruit and disperse the seed. This 2-page fact sheet was written by J. Ferrell, B. …”
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Tropical Spiderwort (Commelina benghalensis L.), Identification and Control by Jason A. Ferrell, Gregory E. MacDonald, Barry J. Brecht

“…This results in viable seed being produced both above and below ground. …”
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