Advances in Plant Breeding Symposia Series: Session Three
The Seed Science Foundation (SSF), along with the National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB), presents the third session in the Advances in Plant Breeding Symposia Series. The objective is to provide opportunities for individuals in U.S. and Canadian Policy Agencies to hear from scientists involved in Plant Breeding and related technologies that contribute to improved […]
The Discipline of Plant Breeding
First Workshop in “Advancements in Plant Breeding Symposium Series” Problem On February 19th, 2020 the first set of seminars in what is planned to become a series of ‘advancements in plant breeding symposia’ was held in Washington DC. The event was jointly sponsored by the National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB), Plant Breeding Coordinating Committee […]
USDA APHIS-funded studies to assess and identify potential reservoir/weed host plants for CGMMV in California cucurbit seed production areas.
Problem Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) has been an ongoing issue in California since it was first discovered in 2013 The following year, 2014, saw the largest outbreak of the disease, which caused economic losses to seedless triploid watermelon production in four counties. The California cucurbit and seed industries were alarmed at the scope […]
Seed Coat Permeability to Systemic Seed Treatment Uptake
Problem The objectives of this study were to investigate the uptake capacity of seeds and assess the role of the seed coat on uptake. Sponsor: ASRF Author Daibin Yang, Sucmar A. G. Avelar, Alan G. Taylor Statement of Outcome The results indicate that seed treatments may reach uptake limits at a low dosage. Reports View […]
Nanobiotechnology Seed Enhancement by Increased Seed Coat Permeability
Problem Seed coat permeability was examined using a model that tested the effects of soaking tomato seeds in combination with carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNMs) and ultrasonic (US) irradiation. Penetration of seed coats to the embryo by CBNMs, as well as CBNMs effects on seed germination and seedling growth were examined. Author Dr. Alan Taylor, New York […]
Physiological and Molecular Characterization of Natural Genes Controlling Seed Dormancy by Regulating Gibberellin Biosynthesis or Signaling in Rice
Problem The objectives of this project are to: Confirm the qSD1-2 and qSD7-2 candidate genes for the seed dormancy function; Identify regulatory roles of the SD1-2 and SD7-2 genes in the development or release of seed dormancy; and Characterize the SD7-2 protein for kinase activity and interacting factors in the GA signaling pathway. Reports View […]