EXECUTIVE SUMMARIES:

This issue in Crop science
Crop Sci 2003 43: 1-3. [Full Text]  

CROP BREEDING, GENETICS & CYTOLOGY:

Phil Bregitzer and Dennis Tonks

Inheritance and Expression of Transgenes in Barley
Crop Sci 2003 43: 4-12. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Sherry A. Flint-Garcia, Chaba Jampatong, Larry L. Darrah, and Michael D. McMullen

Quantitative Trait Locus Analysis of Stalk Strength in Four Maize Populations
Crop Sci 2003 43: 13-22. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Sherry A. Flint-Garcia, Michael D. McMullen, and Larry L. Darrah

Genetic Relationship of Stalk Strength and Ear Height in Maize
Crop Sci 2003 43: 23-31. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Crystal C. Mitchell, Susan E. Parkinson, Theron J. Baker, and Eric N. Jellen

C-Banding and Localization of 18S-5.8S-26S rDNA in Tall Oatgrass Species
Crop Sci 2003 43: 32-36. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

M. Brancourt-Hulmel, G. Doussinault, C. Lecomte, P. Bérard, B. Le Buanec, and M. Trottet

Genetic Improvement of Agronomic Traits of Winter Wheat Cultivars Released in France from 1946 to 1992
Crop Sci 2003 43: 37-45. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Lori L. Hinze and Kendall R. Lamkey

Absence of Epistasis for Grain Yield in Elite Maize Hybrids
Crop Sci 2003 43: 46-56. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

G. J. Hoekstra, V. D. Burrows, and D. E. Mather

Inheritance and Expression of the Naked-Grained and Fatuoid Characters in Oat
Crop Sci 2003 43: 57-62. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

A. Boe

Genetic and Environmental Effects on Seed Weight and Seed Yield in Switchgrass
Crop Sci 2003 43: 63-67. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Joseph A. Hoeck, Walter R. Fehr, Randy C. Shoemaker, Grace A. Welke, Susan L. Johnson, and Silvia R. Cianzio

Molecular Marker Analysis of Seed Size in Soybean
Crop Sci 2003 43: 68-74. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

R. E. Barker, W. F. Pfender, and R. E. Welty

Selection for Stem Rust Resistance in Tall Fescue and Its Correlated Response with Seed Yield
Crop Sci 2003 43: 75-79. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Joanne A. Labate, Kendall R. Lamkey, Sharon E. Mitchell, Stephen Kresovich, Hillary Sullivan, and John S. C. Smith

Molecular and Historical Aspects of Corn Belt Dent Diversity
Crop Sci 2003 43: 80-91. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Elroy R. Cober, Sylvie Rioux, Istvan Rajcan, Pauline A. Donaldson, and Daina H. Simmonds

Partial Resistance to White Mold in a Transgenic Soybean Line
Crop Sci 2003 43: 92-95. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

C. L. Rife and H. Zeinali

Cold Tolerance in Oilseed Rape over Varying Acclimation Durations
Crop Sci 2003 43: 96-100. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

K. D. Burnham, A. E. Dorrance, D. M. Francis, R. J. Fioritto, and S. K. St. Martin

Rps8, A New Locus in Soybean for Resistance to Phytophthora sojae
Crop Sci 2003 43: 101-105. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Leonardo Velasco, José M. Fernández-Martínez, and Antonio De Haro

Inheritance of Increased Oleic Acid Concentration in High-Erucic Acid Ethiopian Mustard
Crop Sci 2003 43: 106-109. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Shree P. Singh, Henry Terán, Carlos German Muñoz, Juan Manuel Osorno, Juan Carlos Takegami, and Michael D. T. Thung

Low Soil Fertility Tolerance in Landraces and Improved Common Bean Genotypes
Crop Sci 2003 43: 110-119. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Erik J. Sacks, Jose P. Roxas, and Maria Teresa Sta. Cruz

Developing Perennial Upland Rice I: Field Performance of Oryza sativa/O. rufipogon F₁, F₄, and BC₁F₄ Progeny
Crop Sci 2003 43: 120-128. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Erik J. Sacks, Jose P. Roxas, and Maria Teresa Sta. Cruz

Developing Perennial Upland Rice II: Field Performance of S₁ Families from an Intermated Oryza sativa/O. longistaminata Population
Crop Sci 2003 43: 129-134. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

A. J. Leon, F. H. Andrade, and M. Lee

Genetic Analysis of Seed-Oil Concentration across Generations and Environments in Sunflower
Crop Sci 2003 43: 135-140. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

CROP PHYSIOLOGY & METABOLISM:

Daniel F. Calderini and Ivan Ortiz-Monasterio

Grain Position Affects Grain Macronutrient and Micronutrient Concentrations in Wheat
Crop Sci 2003 43: 141-151. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Luis A. N. Aguirrezábal, Yorick Lavaud, Guillermo A. A. Dosio, Natalia G. Izquierdo, Fernando H. Andrade, and Leila M. González

Intercepted Solar Radiation during Seed Filling Determines Sunflower Weight per Seed and Oil Concentration
Crop Sci 2003 43: 152-161. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Wen-Ju Yang, Patrick J. Rich, John D. Axtell, Karl V. Wood, Connie C. Bonham, Gebisa Ejeta, Michael V. Mickelbart, and David Rhodes

Genotypic Variation for Glycinebetaine in Sorghum
Crop Sci 2003 43: 162-169. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

J. L. Araus, D. Villegas, N. Aparicio, L. F. García del Moral, S. El Hani, Y. Rharrabti, J. P. Ferrio, and C. Royo

Environmental Factors Determining Carbon Isotope Discrimination and Yield in Durum Wheat under Mediterranean Conditions
Crop Sci 2003 43: 170-180. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Catherine Dhont, Yves Castonguay, Paul Nadeau, Gilles Bélanger, and François-P. Chalifour

Alfalfa Root Nitrogen Reserves and Regrowth Potential in Response to Fall Harvests
Crop Sci 2003 43: 181-194. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

CROP ECOLOGY, MANAGEMENT & QUALITY:

Donald J. Boquet and Edgar Barry Moser

Boll Retention and Boll Size among Intrasympodial Fruiting Sites in Cotton
Crop Sci 2003 43: 195-201. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Patrick M. Carr, Richard D. Horsley, and Woodrow W. Poland

Tillage and Seeding Rate Effects on Wheat Cultivars: I. Grain Production
Crop Sci 2003 43: 202-209. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Patrick M. Carr, Richard D. Horsley, and Woodrow W. Poland

Tillage and Seeding Rate Effects on Wheat Cultivars: II. Yield Components
Crop Sci 2003 43: 210-218. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

M. A. Matus-Cádiz, P. Hucl, C. E. Perron, and R. T. Tyler

Genotype x Environment Interaction for Grain Color in Hard White Spring Wheat
Crop Sci 2003 43: 219-226. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Pirjo Peltonen-Sainio, Ari Rajala, Steve Simmons, Roger Caspers, and Deon D. Stuthman

Plant Growth Regulator and Daylength Effects on Preanthesis Main Shoot and Tiller Growth in Conventional and Dwarf Oat
Crop Sci 2003 43: 227-233. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Brian Rigsby and James E. Board

Identification of Soybean Cultivars That Yield Well at Low Plant Populations
Crop Sci 2003 43: 234-239. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

TURFGRASS SCIENCE:

F. C. Belanger, T. R. Meagher, P. R. Day, K. Plumley, and W. A. Meyer

Interspecific Hybridization between Agrostis stolonifera and Related Agrostis Species under Field Conditions
Crop Sci 2003 43: 240-246. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

David J. Lee, Daniel C. Bowman, D. Keith Cassel, Charles H. Peacock, and Thomas W. Rufty, Jr.

Soil Inorganic Nitrogen under Fertilized Bermudagrass Turf
Crop Sci 2003 43: 247-257. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Bingru Huang and Xiaozhong Liu

Summer Root Decline: Production and Mortality for Four Cultivars of Creeping Bentgrass
Crop Sci 2003 43: 258-265. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Qingzhang Xu and Bingru Huang

Seasonal Changes in Carbohydrate Accumulation for Two Creeping Bentgrass Cultivars
Crop Sci 2003 43: 266-271. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Karl Guillard and William M. Dest

Extractable Soil Phosphorus Concentrations and Creeping Bentgrass Response on Sand Greens
Crop Sci 2003 43: 272-281. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

J. E. Jordan, R. H. White, D. M. Vietor, T. C. Hale, J. C. Thomas, and M. C. Engelke

Effect of Irrigation Frequency on Turf Quality, Shoot Density, and Root Length Density of Five Bentgrass Cultivars
Crop Sci 2003 43: 282-287. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

FORAGE & GRAZING LANDS:

Gerald W. Evers and Margaret J. Parsons

Soil Type and Moisture Level Influence on Alamo Switchgrass Emergence and Seedling Growth
Crop Sci 2003 43: 288-294. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

B. C. Venuto, B. L. Burson, M. A. Hussey, D. D. Redfearn, W. E. Wyatt, and L. P. Brown

Forage Yield, Nutritive Value, and Grazing Tolerance of Dallisgrass Biotypes
Crop Sci 2003 43: 295-301. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

L. Wen, C. A. Roberts, J. E. Williams, R. L. Kallenbach, P. R. Beuselinck, and R. L. McGraw

Condensed Tannin Concentration of Rhizomatous and Nonrhizomatous Birdsfoot Trefoil in Grazed Mixtures and Monocultures
Crop Sci 2003 43: 302-306. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

GENOMICS, MOLECULAR GENETICS & BIOTECHNOLOGY:

A. Mesfin, K. P. Smith, R. Dill-Macky, C. K. Evans, R. Waugh, C. D. Gustus, and G. J. Muehlbauer

Quantitative Trait Loci for Fusarium Head Blight Resistance in Barley Detected in a Two-Rowed by Six-Rowed Population
Crop Sci 2003 43: 307-318. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

I. M. Tasma and R. C. Shoemaker

Mapping Flowering Time Gene Homologs in Soybean and Their Association with Maturity (E) Loci
Crop Sci 2003 43: 319-328. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Carmen Jacinto-Hernandez, Susana Azpiroz-Rivero, Jorge A. Acosta-Gallegos, Humberto Hernandez-Sanchez, and Irma Bernal-Lugo

Genetic Analysis and Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Markers Associated with Cooking Time in Common Bean
Crop Sci 2003 43: 329-332. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

W. Spielmeyer, P. J. Sharp, and E. S. Lagudah

Identification and Validation of Markers Linked to Broad-Spectrum Stem Rust Resistance Gene Sr2 in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Crop Sci 2003 43: 333-336. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

David L. Gustine and Gerald F. Elwinger

Spatiotemporal Genetic Structure within White Clover Populations in Grazed Swards
Crop Sci 2003 43: 337-344. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Elizabeth A. Scheef, Michael D. Casler, and Geunhwa Jung

Development of Species-Specific SCAR Markers in Bentgrass
Crop Sci 2003 43: 345-349. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

G. Jung, H. M. Ariyarathne, D. P. Coyne, and J. Nienhuis

Mapping QTL for Bacterial Brown Spot Resistance under Natural Infection in Field and Seedling Stem Inoculation in Growth Chamber in Common Bean
Crop Sci 2003 43: 350-357. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

S. Zhu and H. F. Kaeppler

Identification of Quantitative Trait Loci for Resistance to Crown Rust in Oat Line MAM17-5
Crop Sci 2003 43: 358-366. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Ju-Kyung Yu, Shunxue Tang, Mary B. Slabaugh, Adam Heesacker, Glenn Cole, Martin Herring, John Soper, Feng Han, Wen-Chy Chu, David M. Webb, Lucy Thompson, Keith J. Edwards, Simon Berry, Alberto J. Leon, Martin Grondona, Christine Olungu, Nele Maes, and Steven J. Knapp

Towards a Saturated Molecular Genetic Linkage Map for Cultivated Sunflower
Crop Sci 2003 43: 367-387. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

J. A. Mammadov, J. C. Zwonitzer, R. M. Biyashev, C. A. Griffey, Y. Jin, B. J. Steffenson, and M. A. Saghai Maroof

Molecular Mapping of Leaf Rust Resistance Gene Rph5 in Barley
Crop Sci 2003 43: 388-393. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

PLANT GENETIC RESOURCES:

S. R. Larson, A. J. Palazzo, and K. B. Jensen

Identification of Western Wheatgrass Cultivars and Accessions by DNA Fingerprinting and Geographic Provenance
Crop Sci 2003 43: 394-401. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

L. R. DeHaan, N. J. Ehlke, C. C. Sheaffer, G. J. Muehlbauer, and D. L. Wyse

Illinois Bundleflower Genetic Diversity Determined by AFLP Analysis
Crop Sci 2003 43: 402-408. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Clay H. Sneller

Impact of Transgenic Genotypes and Subdivision on Diversity within Elite North American Soybean Germplasm
Crop Sci 2003 43: 409-414. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

NOTES:

J. C. Stier, D. L. Filiault, Michael Wisniewski, and J. P. Palta

Visualization of freezing progression in turfgrasses using infrared video thermography
Crop Sci 2003 43: 415-420. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Manfred Hühn

Estimating yield depression caused by nonuniformity of spatial plant patterns
Crop Sci 2003 43: 421-425. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Pu-hai Liu, Yantai Gan, Tom Warkentin, and Cal McDonald

Morphological plasticity of chickpea in a semiarid environment
Crop Sci 2003 43: 426-429. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

REGISTRATIONS OF CULTIVARS:

S.J. Park, T. Ruper, and F. Kiehn

Registration of ‘AC Pintoba’ Common Bean
Crop Sci 2003 43: 430. [Full Text]  

J.C. Rosas, J.C. Hernández, and R. Araya

Registration of ‘Bribri’ Small Red Bean (Race Mesoamerica)
Crop Sci 2003 43: 430-431. [Full Text]  

K.K. Wu

Registration of ‘H78-4153’ Sugarcane
Crop Sci 2003 43: 431-432. [Full Text]  

S.D. Haley, J.S. Quick, T.J. Martin, J.J. Johnson, F.B. Peairs, J.A. Stromberger, S.R. Clayshulte, B.L. Clifford, and J.B. Rudolph

Registration of ‘Avalanche’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2003 43: 432. [Full Text]  

D.L. Wyse, C.C. Sheaffer, N.J. Ehlke, D.R. Swanson, and D.J. Vellekson

Registration of ‘Everett’ Quackgrass
Crop Sci 2003 43: 433. [Full Text]  

D. Marshall, R.L. Sutton, M.D. Lazar, L.R. Nelson, M.E. McDaniel, and B.F. Carver

Registration of ‘TAMBAR 501’ Barley
Crop Sci 2003 43: 433-434. [Full Text]  

P.S. Baenziger and K.P. Vogel

Registration of ‘NE422T’ Winter Triticale
Crop Sci 2003 43: 434-435. [Full Text]  

F. Jodari, X. Sha, S.D. Linscombe, P.K. Bollich, D.E. Groth, L.M. White, R.T. Dunand, and Q.R. Chu

Registration of ‘Dellmati’ Rice
Crop Sci 2003 43: 435-436. [Full Text]  

B.V. Conger

Registration of ‘Persist’ Orchardgrass
Crop Sci 2003 43: 436-437. [Full Text]  

L.W. Gallagher, L.F. Jackson, R.W. Matchett, Y.P. Puri, and H.E. Vogt

Registration of ‘UC 933’ Barley
Crop Sci 2003 43: 437-438. [Full Text]  

L.W. Gallagher, L.F. Jackson, H.E. Vogt, and Y.P. Puri

Registration of ‘UC 969’ Barley
Crop Sci 2003 43: 438. [Full Text]  

S.A. Bonos, W.A. Meyer, T.M. Ford, D. Smith, and C.R. Funk

Registration of ‘Champagne’ Kentucky Bluegrass
Crop Sci 2003 43: 438-439. [Full Text]  

P. Perdomo, T.J. Molnar, T.M. Ford, W.A. Meyer, and C.R. Funk

Registration of ‘Secretariat’ Perennial Ryegrass
Crop Sci 2003 43: 439-440. [Full Text]  

REGISTRATIONS OF GERMPLASMS:

A.K. Singh, S.L. Dwivedi, S. Pande, J.P. Moss, S.N. Nigam, and D.C. Sastri

Registration of Rust and Late Leaf Spot Resistant Peanut Germplasm Lines
Crop Sci 2003 43: 440-441. [Full Text]  

J.F. Pedersen and J.J. Toy

Registration of RN582 Sorghum Germplasm Line
Crop Sci 2003 43: 441-442. [Full Text]  

W.L. Rooney

Registration of Tx2912 through Tx2920 Sorghum Germplasm Lines
Crop Sci 2003 43: 442-443. [Full Text]  

W.L. Rooney

Registration of Tx2921 through Tx2928 Sorghum Germplasm Lines
Crop Sci 2003 43: 443-444. [Full Text]  

N.W. Widstrom, B.R. Wiseman, M.E. Snook, G.S. Nuessly, and B.T. Scully

Registration of the Maize Population Zapalote Chico 2451F
Crop Sci 2003 43: 444-445. [Full Text]  

PARENTAL LINE:

W.L. Rooney, F.R. Miller, and L.W. Rooney

Registration of RTx437 Sorghum Parental Line
Crop Sci 2003 43: 445-446. [Full Text]  

BOOK REVIEWS:

R. Keith Downey

Environmental Effects of Transgenic Plants: The Scope and Adequacy of Regulation.
Crop Sci 2003 43: 447-448. [Full Text]  

Werner Rodríguez Montero

Cassava; Biology, Production and Utilization.
Crop Sci 2003 43: 448. [Full Text]  

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