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1. 'Valley Red' Strawberry

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Finn, Chad E. , Moore, Patrick P. , Kempler, Chaim , Yorgey, Brian M. , Strik, Bernadine C. , Martin, Robert R.
Subject:
Fragaria ananassa , strawberries , cultivars , germplasm releases , USDA , research projects , plant breeding , crop production , organic production , crop yield , fruit quality , cultivar identification , descriptions , pedigree , photoperiod , harvest date , fruits (plant anatomy) , weight , color , firmness , chemical constituents of plants , soluble solids , titratable acidity , food composition , genetic variation , Oregon , Washington , British Columbia
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2009

2. Broad-sense Heritability Estimates for Fruit Color and Morphological Traits from Open-pollinated Half-sib Mango Families

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Brown, J. Steven , Schnell, Raymond J. , Ayala-Silva, Tomás , Moore, J. Michael , Tondo, Cecile L. , Winterstein, Michael C.
Subject:
Mangifera indica , mangoes , fruits (plant anatomy) , plant morphology , color , genes , heritability , plant breeding , open pollination , fruit quality , agronomic traits , seeds , weight , height , anthracnose , disease resistance , Glomerella cingulata , colorimetry
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2009

3. Elderberry: Botany, horticulture, potential

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Charlebois, Denis , Byers, Patrick L. , Finn, Chad E. , Thomas, Andrew L.
Subject:
Sambucus canadensis , Sambucus nigra , small fruits , plant taxonomy , geographical distribution , habitats , plant morphology , plant reproduction , crop production , crop yield , crop management , plant cultural practices , vegetative propagation , plant cuttings , chemical constituents of plants , leaves , flowers , fruits (plant anatomy) , medicinal properties , traditional medicine , nutritive value , plant breeding , literature reviews
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2010

4. Generation means analysis of plant architectural traits and fruit yield in melon

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Zalapa, J.E. , Staub, J.E. , McCreight, J.D.
Subject:
Cucumis melo , melons , plant architecture , inheritance (genetics) , heritability , traits , genes , gene expression , yield components , branches , fruits (plant anatomy) , weight , quantitative genetics , genotype-environment interaction , plant breeding , crop yield
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2006

5. 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

6. Performance of an elite strawberry population derived from wild germplasm of Fragaria chiloensis and F. virginiana

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Stegmeir, Travis L. , Finn, Chad E. , Warner, Ryan M. , Hancock, James F.
Subject:
Fragaria chiloensis , Fragaria virginiana , wild relatives , interspecific hybridization , germplasm , plant genetic resources , plant breeding , Fragaria ananassa , strawberries , fruits (plant anatomy) , flowering , phenology , inflorescences , root crown , crop yield , color , soluble solids , firmness , vigor , transgressive segregation , genetic correlation , genotype , fruit quality
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2010

7. Using Central Asian germplasm to improve fruit quality and enhance diversity in California adapted apricots

Description:
Paper presented at the Twelfth Eucarpia Symposium on Fruit Breeding and Genetics, Volume 1, held September 16-20, 2007, Zaragoza, Spain.
Author:
Ledbetter, C.A.
Subject:
Prunus armeniaca , apricots , plant breeding , germplasm evaluation , genetic improvement , fruits (plant anatomy) , crop quality , agronomic traits , cultivars , genetic variation , Agricultural Research Service , research projects , agricultural history , crop production , crop yield , hybrids , introgression , fruit composition , sugar content , California , Maryland , Central Asia
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2009

8. Wild annual Helianthus anomalus and H. deserticola for improving oil content and quality in sunflower

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Seiler, G.J.
Subject:
sunflower oil , Helianthus annuus , agronomic traits , genetic improvement , plant breeding , wild plants , xerophytes , plant exploration and collection , chemical composition , lipid content , fatty acid composition , linoleic acid , saturated fatty acids , fruits (plant anatomy) , seeds , Helianthus , food quality , scientific expeditions , oil crops , nonfood plant products , Utah , Nevada , Arizona
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2007