Fusarium basal rot (FBR) caused by oxysporum f. sp. cepae (FOC) is a major threat to onion (Allium cepa L.) production and marketing worldwide. Finding new sources of FBR-resistance develop synthetic cultivars priority for breeders. As there are no FBR-resistant short-day cultivars, 85 U.S. National Plant Germplasm System plant introduction accessions that originated from 23 different countries...

Field and laboratory studies were conducted to identify potential resistance among crape myrtles, Lagerstroemia spp., to Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica Newman and to flea beetles, Altica spp. Damage ratings revealed variation among cultivars in susceptibility to beetle feeding. Cultivars with Lagerstroemia fauriei Koehne in their parentage exhibited the least amount of damage in choice and ...

Galia muskmelon (Cucumis melo L. var. Reticulatus Ser.) is an F1 hybrid known for exceptional fruit flavor. Since introduction to the market in 1973, the original ‘Galia’ has become a trade name for look-alike cultivars. Some ‘Galia’-type cultivars are firmer, ship well, and may be less susceptible to powdery mildew [Podosphaera xanthii (Px) (syn. Sphaerotheca fulignea)] than a true ‘Galia’, bu...

The olive fly, Bactrocera oleae (Rossi), a serious threat to the olive crop worldwide, displays ovipositon preference for some olive cultivars but the causes are still unclear. In the present work, three Portuguese olive cultivars with different susceptibilities to olive fly (Cobrançosa, Madural, and Verdeal Transmontana) were studied, aiming to determine if the olive volatiles are implicated i...

Starting from grain yield, quality and resistance against multiple diseases, the characterization of cultivar’s behavior increased in recent decades. Needs quantitative assessments a larger range criteria has greatly evolved towards yield stability large fluctuating environments. Using dataset crossing cultivars environments, we thus explored relationships between Healthy Area Duration (HAD), a...

Long-grain rice cultivars Cocodrie, Wells, and XP 723 grown in three locations (Hazen, MO; Essex and Newport, AR, USA), and medium-grain rice cultivars Bengal and XP 713 grown in two locations (Jonesboro and Lodge Corner, AR, USA), were harvested and assayed for susceptibility to Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae), the lesser grain borer, and Sitophilus oryzae (L.) (Coleoptera...

A more efficient water use system is needed for agriculture. This is more evidence for rice production with a higher water use for economical production. A large cultivar×water regime interaction exists for grain yield in rice. Therefore, information is required to adopt new rice cultivars with high yield potential under water-saving conditions. The objectives of this study were to analyze the ...