Manihot esculenta Crantz

Variation in cassava germplasm for tolerance to post-harvest physiological deterioration

M. T. Venturini, Santos, L. R., Vildoso, C. I. A., Santos, V. S., Oliveira, E. J., Venturini, M. T., Santos, L. R., Vildoso, C. I. A., Santos, V. S., and Oliveira, E. J., Variation in cassava germplasm for tolerance to post-harvest physiological deterioration, vol. 15, p. -, 2016.

Tolerant varieties can effectively control post-harvest physiological deterioration (PPD) of cassava, although knowledge on the genetic variability and inheritance of this trait is needed. The objective of this study was to estimate genetic parameters and identify sources of tolerance to PPD and their stability in cassava accessions. Roots from 418 cassava accessions, grown in four independent experiments, were evaluated for PPD tolerance 0, 2, 5, and 10 days post-harvest. Data were transformed into area under the PPD-progress curve (AUP-PPD) to quantify tolerance.

Inducing autotetraploids in cassava using oryzalin and colchicine and their in vitro morphophysiological effects

deJ. da S. M. de Carvalho, Gomes, V. B., A. Souza, daS., Aud, F. F., Santos-Serejo, J. A., Oliveira, E. J., M. de Carvalho, deJ. da S., Gomes, V. B., A. Souza, daS., Aud, F. F., Santos-Serejo, J. A., and Oliveira, E. J., Inducing autotetraploids in cassava using oryzalin and colchicine and their in vitro morphophysiological effects, vol. 15, p. -, 2016.

Polyploid induction has been used for plant breeding to produce bigger and more robust plants than diploid types. The present study aimed to develop a methodology for in vitro induction of polyploidy in cassava. Apical and lateral microcuttings from the BRS Formosa variety were treated with six oryzalin concentrations for 24 and 48 h. The same methodology was used for colchicine with different concentrations. After 45 days of cultivation and an additional 45 days of subculture, the viability of the explants was assessed and plant acclimatization was performed.

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