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Genotypic variation in inflorescence length in Phleum pratense

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

E. W. Bean
E. W. Bean
Affiliation:
Welsh Plant Breeding Station
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Summary

Measurement of the variation in reproductive characters between genotypes of Phleum pratense showed that inflorescence length had a significant variance and was correlated with seed yield/plant. Genotypes with the longer inflorescences showed a quicker response to a long photoperiod and had a longer period of inflorescence development, and there was an indication that selection for increased inflorescence length might affect the production of leaves. A genetic analysis of a 6 x 6 half diallel cross showed that additive and non-additive effects were evident in the control of inflorescence length under natural conditions, but the non-additive effects were almost entirely suppressed under glasshouse conditions.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 75 , Issue 1 , August 1970 , pp. 169 - 174
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1970

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