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1. Genetic diversity and selection of genotypes to enhance Zn and Fe content in common bean

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Talukder, Z.I. , Anderson, E. , Miklas, P.N. , Blair, M.W. , Osorno, J. , Dilawari, M. , Hossain, K.G.
Subject:
Phaseolus vulgaris , beans , seeds , chemical constituents of plants , zinc , iron , quantitative analysis , cultivars , genotype , genetic variation , plant breeding , genetic improvement , genes , selection criteria , genetic markers , microsatellite repeats , genetic relationships , alleles , germplasm screening , United States , Brazil , India
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2010

2. Herbicides as Ripeners for Sugarcane

Description:
In the special section: Nonherbicide use of herbicides / edited by Stephen O. Duke and Frank E. Dayan.
Author:
Dalley, Caleb D. , Richard, Edward P. Jr.
Subject:
Saccharum officinarum , sugarcane , crop production , harvest date , ripening , sucrose , biosynthesis , quantitative analysis , plant growth substances , herbicides , application rate , glyphosate , literature reviews , fluazifop , sulfometuron , ethephon , weed control , United States , Brazil , South Africa
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2010

3. Inheritance of beta-carotene-associated flesh color in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) fruit

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Cuevas, H. E. , Song, H. , Staub, J. E. , Simon, P. W.
Subject:
Cucumis sativus , cucumbers , fruits (plant anatomy) , endocarp , mesocarp , plant morphology , color , chemical constituents of plants , beta-carotene , vitamin A , quantitative analysis , plant breeding , inheritance (genetics) , heritability , genetic improvement , introgression , food composition , functional foods , diet therapy , Recommended Dietary Allowances , genetic markers , recessive genes , progeny testing , inbred lines , literature reviews , United States
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2010

4. Vitamins A, E and fatty acid composition of the eggs of caged hens and pastured hens

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Karsten, H.D. , Patterson, P.H. , Stout, R. , Crews, G.
Subject:
egg production , hens , cages , hen feeding , pastures , free range husbandry , grass-fed livestock , Medicago sativa , alfalfa , Trifolium pratense , Trifolium repens , cool season grasses , egg composition , eggs , poultry , vitamin A , vitamin E , vitamin content , omega-3 fatty acids , linolenic acid , quantitative analysis , egg quality , grazing , forage evaluation , leaves , chemical constituents of plants , United States
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2010