This study carried out agronomic evaluation and estimated the combining ability of tomato lines for the industrial segment, aiming to elect promising genotypes for breeding and to find simple hybrids with superior traits. Randomized-blocks design was used with 57 treatments (45 experimental hybrids, 10 lines and 2 checks treatments) with 3 replications. A complete diallel among 10 tomato lines for processing was used. Evaluated traits were: fruit total (YT) and commercial production (YC), pulp yield (YP), fruit average mass (MM) and total soluble solids content (TSS). Diallel crosses allowed synthesizing experimental hybrids with superior traits when compared to commercial hybrids. Non-additive effects prevailed over the expression of YT, YC, YP and TSS, whereas additive effects prevailed for MM. Lines RVT-08, RVT-05 and RVT-10 are most appropriate for intrapopulational breeding. Experimental hybrids RVT-08 x RVT-09, RVT-07 x RVT-10 and RVT-08 x RVT-10 were pointed as the experimental genotypes with the best performance, surpassing the commercial genotypes for the traits evaluated.
ABSTRACT. Acyl sugars present in the tomato Solanum lycopersicum 'LA-716' accession confer good levels of resistance to arthropod pests. The objective of the present study was to select F 2 plants from the interspecific cross Solanum pennellii 'LA-716' x Solanum lycopersicum 'Redenção' to assess resistance to spider mites (Tetranychus urticae) based on the leaf acyl sugar content and repellence tests. Four genotypes were selected with high leaflet acyl sugar content (RVTA-2010 pl#31, RVTA-2010 pl#75, RVTA-2010 pl#83, and RVTA-2010, and an additional three genotypes with low acyl sugar content were also selected (RVTA-2010 pl#33, RVTA-2010 pl#39, and RVTA-2010 pl#73). The results from the in vivo tests used to confirm the selection of plants resistant to mites indicated that the genotypes with high acyl sugars content did not differ from the resistant parent LA-716. The Tomato genotype resistant to spider mite negative correlation between acyl sugar content and the distance run by the mite along the leaflet surface confirmed the association between high and low allelochemical content and resistance. The medium degree of dominance (MDD) was estimated (MDD = -0.83), indicating that the high acyl sugar content was due to incomplete dominance of a recessive allele. A value of 81.85% was found for the broad sense heritability estimate, which suggests that most among-plant variation in the F 2 generation is genetically based. Furthermore, 0.69 genes were estimated, which presumably confirms monogenic inheritance. Thus, indirect selection was an efficient method used to obtain industrial tomato plants that are resistant to spider mites.
Background
Patient- and family-centered care (PFCC) has the potential to address disparities in access and quality of healthcare for African American pediatric asthma patients by accommodating and responding to the individual needs of patients and families.
Study Objectives
To identify and evaluate research on the impact of family–provider interventions that reflect elements of PFCC on reducing disparities in the provision, access, quality, and use of healthcare services for African American pediatric asthma patients.
Methods
Electronic searches were conducted using PubMed, CINAHL, and Psyclnfo databases. Inclusion criteria were peer-reviewed, English-language articles on family–provider interventions that (a) reflected one or more elements of PFCC and (b) addressed healthcare disparities in urban African American pediatric asthma patients (≤18years).
Results
Thirteen interventions or programs were identified and reviewed. Designs included randomized clinical trials, controlled clinical trials, pre-and post-interventions, and program evaluations.
Conclusions
Few interventions were identified as explicitly providing PFCC in d pediatric asthma context, possibly because of a Iack of consensus on what constitutes PFCC in practice. Some studies have demonstrated that PFCC improves satisfaction and communication during clinical interactions. More empirical research is needed to understand whether PFCC interventions reduce care disparities and improve the provision, access, and quality of asthma healthcare for urban African American children.
Electronic databases used
PubMed, CINAHL, and Psyclnfo
Soybean is one of the most valuable oilseeds in the world, an important source of protein for animal and human food. Correct management of fertilization is essential, especially nitrogen (N), which is demanded in greater quantity. Molybdenum (Mo) and nickel (Ni) are essential micronutrients for the plant and are directly involved in the N cycle and production of amino acids. The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of applying Mo and Ni on soybean yield components, crop yield, N assimilation and protein yield. Applying Ni and Mo, individually reduced the insertion height of the f irst pod, and Ni and Ni + Mo signif icantly increased stem diameter. Application of Ni associated with Mo resulted in a 12% crop yield increase, as well as a 6% higher protein content, relative to the control. The highest protein content was obtained by combining the two nutrients. Thus, application of Ni in association with Mo is a viable alternative in the production of soybean.
O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a influência da inoculação e co-inoculação com bactérias do gênero Rhizobium e Azospirillum sobre os componentes de produção e produtividade do feijoeiro comum. O experimento foi realizado no ano de agrícola de 2015/2016 em delineamento de blocos casualizados com 5 repetições e 4 tratamentos: T1= Testemunha (sem inoculação); T2= Inoculação com Rhizobium tropici; T3= Inoculação com Azospirillum brasilense e T4= Co-inoculação com Rhizobium tropici + Azospirillum brasilense. Os componentes de produção avaliados foram: altura de plantas (cm), diâmetro do colmo (cm), número de vagens por planta, número de grãos por vagem, massa de cem grãos (g) e produtividade (kg ha-1). Os tratamentos com inoculação apresentaram plantas maiores e maior número de vagens por planta do que a testemunha. A inoculação, independente do microrganismo utilizado, aumentou a altura das plantas e o número de vagens por planta. A co-inoculação com Rhizobium tropici + Azospirillum brasilense apresentou a maior massa de cem grãos (25,33 g) e a maior produtividade (2448,45 kg ha-1).
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