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The aim of this study was to estimate genetic parameters via mixed models and simultaneously to select Jatropha progenies grown in three regions of Brazil that meet high adaptability and stability. From a previous phenotypic selection, three progeny tests were installed in 2008 in the municipalities of Planaltina-DF (Midwest), Nova Porteirinha-MG (Southeast), and Pelotas-RS (South). We ... more
Biofuel tree species are recognized as a promising alternative source of fuel to conventional forms. Additionally, these tree species are also effective in accumulating toxic heavy metals present in some industrial effluents. In developing countries such as Pakistan, the use of biofuel tree species is gaining popularity not only for harvesting economical and environmentally friendly ... more
Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) has potential as an oilseed crop that requires the development of technology for its exploitation. The objective of this study was to assess the population structure and the genetic diversity in jatropha accessions at a global level using simple sequence repeat (SSR) molecular markers. Jatropha accessions (N = 109) from 10 countries were genotyped ... more
Phosphorus is one of the most vital macronutrients required for growth and development of plants. A large number of microorganisms in the rhizosphere are known to solubilize and make available insoluble phosphorus, transforming it into phosphorus available to plants. We evaluated the phosphate solubilizing activity of native microbiota and ... more
There is little information available concerning the effects of different sources and levels of phosphorus in the soil on lettuce quality and production. To help determine an optimal strategy, we used complete randomized blocks, in a 2x3x5 factorial experimental design, with two commercial lettuce cultivars widely used in Brazil (Americana (iceberg lettuce) cv. ... more
Nitrogen use in soybeans is still not fully taken advantage of. Increased use of nitrogen fertilizer couldnot only increase agricultural productivity, but also strengthen food security in the context of the increasing global need for food. The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance and seed quality of soybeans supplemented with nitrogen. The ... more
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 ... more
This work was aimed at determining stability and adaptability through Additive Main Effects and Multiplicative Interaction (AMMI) and Genotype Main Effects and Genotype Environment Interaction (GGE) methodologies, as well as to estimate and predict Restricted Maximum Likelihood/Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (REML/BLUP) parameters and employ them in multivariate models using wheat genotypes ... more
The woodiness disease induced by the Cowpea aphid-borne mosaic virus (CABMV) is regarded as a limiting factor for passion fruit production. We estimated genetic parameters for resistance and agronomic performance-related traits and selected genotypes resistant to CABMV in segregating populations of passion fruit. The experiment was a randomized-block ... more
The cultivation of passion fruit occupies an important place in Brazilian fruit culture; however, there have been successive declines in production. The main cause of this retraction in production is an increase in the incidence of Cowpea aphid-borne mosaic virus. This virus can cause severe deformation of the fruit and make passion fruit ... more