ISSN:
1573-5060
Keywords:
Poa pratensis
;
Poa longifolia
;
apomixis
;
introgression
;
interspecific hybridization
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Summary By crossing amphimictic P. longifolia and apomictic P. pratensis fertile hybrids were obtained. In F2 populations a vast range of types was observed. New combinations were found, which is shown by data on plant length and hairiness of the lemma. Crossing F1 hybrids with P. pratensis gave more P. pratensis-like plants. Data on seed yield, uniformity and turf performance in later generations are given. The implications for breeding are discussed and it is concluded that interspecific crosses can be used for introducing a sexual phase in P. pratensis breeding. Non-hairiness of the lemma can be incorporated.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00028324
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