EXECUTIVE SUMMARIES:

THIS ISSUE IN CROP SCIENCE
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1109-1112. [Full Text]  

PERSPECTIVES:

W. Lesser and M. A. Mutschler

Balancing Investment Incentives and Social Benefits when Protecting Plant Varieties: Implementing Initial Variety Systems
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1113-1120. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

REVIEW & INTERPRETATION:

Vergel C. Concibido, Brian W. Diers, and Prakash R. Arelli

A Decade of QTL Mapping for Cyst Nematode Resistance in Soybean
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1121-1131. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

M. A. Sanderson, R. H. Skinner, D. J. Barker, G. R. Edwards, B. F. Tracy, and D. A. Wedin

Plant Species Diversity and Management of Temperate Forage and Grazing Land Ecosystems
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1132-1144. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

S. G. Hegde and J. G. Waines

Hybridization and Introgression between Bread Wheat and Wild and Weedy Relatives in North America
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1145-1155. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

CROP BREEDING, GENETICS & CYTOLOGY:

Alireza Navabi, Ravi P. Singh, Jalpa P. Tewari, and Keith G. Briggs

Inheritance of High Levels of Adult-Plant Resistance to Stripe Rust in Five Spring Wheat Genotypes
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1156-1162. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

M. Lillemo, M. van Ginkel, R. M. Trethowan, E. Hernández, and S. Rajaram

Associations among International CIMMYT Bread Wheat Yield Testing Locations in High Rainfall Areas and Their Implications for Wheat Breeding
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1163-1169. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

A. H. del Rio and J. B. Bamberg

Geographical Parameters and Proximity to Related Species Predict Genetic Variation in the Inbred Potato Species Solanum verrucosum Schlechtd
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1170-1177. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Douglas C. Doehlert, Michael S. McMullen, Jean-Luc Jannink, Surangan Panigrahi, Huanzhong Gu, and Neil R. Riveland

Evaluation of Oat Kernel Size Uniformity
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1178-1186. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Guihua Bai, Modan K. Das, Brett F. Carver, Xiangyang Xu, and Eugene G. Krenzer

Covariation for Microsatellite Marker Alleles Associated with Rht8 and Coleoptile Length in Winter Wheat
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1187-1194. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Tesfaye Tesso, Larry E. Claflin, and Mitchell R. Tuinstra

Estimation of Combining Ability for Resistance to Fusarium Stalk Rot in Grain Sorghum
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1195-1199. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

T. J. Frey, J. G. Coors, R. D. Shaver, J. G. Lauer, D. T. Eilert, and P. J. Flannery

Selection for Silage Quality in the Wisconsin Quality Synthetic and Related Maize Populations
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1200-1208. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Jinfa Zhang and James McD. Stewart

Identification of Molecular Markers Linked to the Fertility Restorer Genes for CMS-D8 in Cotton
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1209-1217. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Vasilia A. Fasoula, Donna K. Harris, and H. Roger Boerma

Validation and Designation of Quantitative Trait Loci for Seed Protein, Seed Oil, and Seed Weight from Two Soybean Populations
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1218-1225. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Jack C. McCarty, Johnie N. Jenkins, and Jixiang Wu

Primitive Accession Derived Germplasm by Cultivar Crosses as Sources for Cotton Improvement: I. Phenotypic Values and Variance Components
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1226-1230. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Jack C. McCarty, Johnie N. Jenkins, and Jixiang Wu

Primitive Accession Derived Germplasm by Cultivar Crosses as Sources for Cotton Improvement: II. Genetic Effects and Genotypic Values
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1231-1235. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Monica A. Menz, Robert R. Klein, Natalie C. Unruh, William L. Rooney, Patricia E. Klein, and John E. Mullet

Genetic Diversity of Public Inbreds of Sorghum Determined by Mapped AFLP and SSR Markers
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1236-1244. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

David R. Porter and Dolores W. Mornhinweg

New Sources of Resistance to Greenbug in Barley
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1245-1247. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

D. R. See, M. Giroux, and B. S. Gill

Effect of Multiple Copies of Puroindoline Genes on Grain Softness
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1248-1253. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

W. Kim, J. W. Johnson, P. S. Baenziger, A. J. Lukaszewski, and C. S. Gaines

Agronomic Effect of Wheat-Rye Translocation Carrying Rye Chromatin (1R) From Different Sources
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1254-1258. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

O. Boukar, L. Kong, B. B. Singh, L. Murdock, and H. W. Ohm

AFLP and AFLP-Derived SCAR Markers Associated with Striga gesnerioides Resistance in Cowpea
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1259-1264. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

CROP PHYSIOLOGY & METABOLISM:

W. T. Pettigrew

Physiological Consequences of Moisture Deficit Stress in Cotton
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1265-1272. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

CROP ECOLOGY, MANAGEMENT & QUALITY:

B. L. Ma, K. D. Subedi, and L. M. Reid

Extent of Cross-Fertilization in Maize by Pollen from Neighboring Transgenic Hybrids
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1273-1282. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Chwen-Ming Yang and Rong-Kuen Chen

Modeling Rice Growth with Hyperspectral Reflectance Data
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1283-1290. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

F. Verdolini, A. Anconetani, D. Laureti, and M. J. Pascual-Villalobos

Indehiscence Expression and Capsule Anatomy in Vernola
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1291-1298. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

TURFGRASS SCIENCE:

J. Curley and G. Jung

RAPD-Based Genetic Relationships in Kentucky Bluegrass: Comparison of Cultivars, Interspecific Hybrids, and Plant Introductions
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1299-1306. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Michelle DaCosta, Zhaolong Wang, and Bingru Huang

Physiological Adaptation of Kentucky Bluegrass to Localized Soil Drying
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1307-1314. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Søren U. Larsen, Christian Andreasen, and Palle Kristoffersen

Differential Sowing Time of Turfgrass Species Affects the Establishment of Mixtures
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1315-1322. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Lambert B. McCarty, Jan S. Weinbrecht, Joe E. Toler, and Grady L. Miller

St. Augustinegrass Response to Plant Growth Retardants
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1323-1329. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

J. H. McCalla, Jr., M. D. Richardson, D. E. Karcher, and J. W. Boyd

Tolerance of Seedling Bermudagrass to Postemergence Herbicides
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1330-1336. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

S.-K. Chong, Richard Boniak, S. Indorante, C.-H. Ok, and D. Buschschulte

Carbon Dioxide Content in Golf Green Rhizosphere
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1337-1340. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

M. E. Engelsjord, B. E. Branham, and B. P. Horgan

The Fate of Nitrogen-15 Ammonium Sulfate Applied to Kentucky Bluegrass and Perennial Ryegrass Turfs
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1341-1347. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

FORAGE & GRAZING LANDS:

A. Hernández Garay, L. E. Sollenberger, D. C. McDonald, G. J. Ruegsegger, R. S. Kalmbacher, and P. Mislevy

Nitrogen Fertilization and Stocking Rate Affect Stargrass Pasture and Cattle Performance
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1348-1354. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

A. Hernández Garay, L. E. Sollenberger, C. R. Staples, and C. G. S. Pedreira

‘Florigraze’ and ‘Arbrook’ Rhizoma Peanut as Pasture for Growing Holstein Heifers
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1355-1360. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

R. Howard Skinner, David L. Gustine, and Matt A. Sanderson

Growth, Water Relations, and Nutritive Value of Pasture Species Mixtures under Moisture Stress
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1361-1369. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

G. W. Evers, L. A. Redmon, and T. L. Provin

Comparison of Bermudagrass, Bahiagrass, and Kikuyugrass as a Standing Hay Crop
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1370-1378. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Matt A. Sanderson, R. Howard Skinner, Jennifer Kujawski, and Martin van der Grinten

Virginia Wildrye Evaluated as a Potential Native Cool-Season Forage in the Northeast USA
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1379-1384. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Matt A. Sanderson, R. Howard Skinner, Martin van der Grinten, and Jennifer Kujawski

Nutritive Value of Virginia Wildrye, a Cool-Season Grass Native to the Northeast USA
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1385-1390. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

A. B. Frank, J. D. Berdahl, J. D. Hanson, M. A. Liebig, and H. A. Johnson

Biomass and Carbon Partitioning in Switchgrass
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1391-1396. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

GENOMICS, MOLECULAR GENETICS & BIOTECHNOLOGY:

J. P. Cook, D. M. Wichman, J. M. Martin, P. L. Bruckner, and L. E. Talbert

Identification of Microsatellite Markers Associated with a Stem Solidness Locus in Wheat
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1397-1402. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Tika B. Adhikari, Hugh Wallwork, and Stephen B. Goodwin

Microsatellite Markers Linked to the Stb2 and Stb3 Genes for Resistance to Septoria Tritici Blotch in Wheat
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1403-1411. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Oscar J. Gómez, Matthew W. Blair, Bodil E. Frankow-Lindberg, and Urban Gullberg

Molecular and Phenotypic Diversity of Common Bean Landraces from Nicaragua
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1412-1418. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

J. W. Dudley, A. Dijkhuizen, C. Paul, S. T. Coates, and T. R. Rocheford

Effects of Random Mating on Marker–QTL Associations in the Cross of the Illinois High Protein x Illinois Low Protein Maize Strains
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1419-1428. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

L. J. Kroiss, P. Tempalli, J. L. Hansen, M. I. Vales, O. Riera-Lizarazu, R. S. Zemetra, and C. A. Mallory-Smith

Marker-Assessed Retention of Wheat Chromatin in Wheat (Triticum aestivum) by Jointed Goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica) Backcross Derivatives
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1429-1433. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Curtis J. Pozniak, Iwona T. Birk, Louise S. O'Donoughue, Christiane Ménard, Pierre J. Hucl, and Bijay K. Singh

Physiological and Molecular Characterization of Mutation-Derived Imidazolinone Resistance in Spring Wheat
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1434-1443. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

PLANT GENETIC RESOURCES:

Jennifer M. Taller and Rex Bernardo

Diverse Adapted Populations for Improving Northern Maize Inbreds
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1444-1449. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

R. C. Johnson, V. L. Bradley, and M. A. Evans

Inflorescence Sampling Improves Effective Population Size of Grasses
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1450-1455. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

A. Santacruz-Varela, M. P. Widrlechner, K. E. Ziegler, R. J. Salvador, M. J. Millard, and P. K. Bretting

Phylogenetic Relationships among North American Popcorns and Their Evolutionary Links to Mexican and South American Popcorns
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1456-1467. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

REGISTRATIONS OF CULTIVARS:

B.F. Carver, E.G. Krenzer, R.M. Hunger, D.R. Porter, E.L. Smith, A.R. Klatt, J. Verchot-Lubicz, P. Rayas-Duarte, A.C. Guenzi, G. Bai, and B.C. Martin

Registration of ‘Ok102’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1468-1469. [Full Text]  

R.S. Zemetra, S.O. Guy, M.A. Lauver, K. O'Brien, T. Koehler, L. Robertson, and B. Brown

Registration of ‘Hubbard’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1469-1470. [Full Text]  

A.M.H. Ibrahim, S.D. Haley, Y. Jin, M.A.C. Langham, C. Stymiest, J. Rickertsen, S. Kalsbeck, R. Little, O.K. Chung, B.W. Seabourn, and D.V. McVey

Registration of ‘Expedition’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1470-1471. [Full Text]  

M.E. Sorrells, D. Benscher, and W.J. Cox

Registration of ‘Caledonia’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1471-1472. [Full Text]  

M.E. Sorrells, D. Benscher, and G.C. Bergstrom

Registration of ‘Richland’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1472-1473. [Full Text]  

P.S. Baenziger, B. Beecher, R.A. Graybosch, D.D. Baltensperger, L.A. Nelson, J.M. Krall, D.V. Mcvey, J.E. Watkins, J.H. Hatchett, and Ming-Shun Chen

Registration of ‘Goodstreak’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1473-1474. [Full Text]  

P.S. Baenziger, B. Beecher, R.A. Graybosch, D.D. Baltensperger, L.A. Nelson, D.V. Mcvey, J.E. Watkins, J.H. Hatchett, and Ming-Shun Chen

Registration of ‘Harry’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1474-1475. [Full Text]  

E.J. Souza, M.J. Guttieri, and K. O'Brien

Registration of ‘DW’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1475-1476. [Full Text]  

E.J. Souza, M.J. Guttieri, and R. McLean

Registration of ‘Gary’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1476-1477. [Full Text]  

E.J. Souza, M.J. Guttieri, K.M. O'Brien, and B. Brown

Registration of ‘Alturas’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1477-1478. [Full Text]  

E.J. Souza, M.J. Guttieri, and R. Mclean

Registration of ‘Moreland’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1478-1479. [Full Text]  

J.P. Murphy, R.A. Navarro, S. Leath, D.T. Bowman, P.R. Weisz, L.G. Ambrose, M.H. Pate, and M.O. Fountain

Registration of ‘NC-Neuse’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1479-1480. [Full Text]  

S.A. Bonos, T.M. Ford, R.F. Bara, W.A. Meyer, and C.R. Funk

Registration of ‘Cabernet’ Kentucky Bluegrass
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1480-1481. [Full Text]  

S.A. Bonos, T. Brentano, T.J. Molnar, W.A. Meyer, and C. Reed Funk

Registration of ‘Lakeshore’ Kentucky Bluegrass
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1481-1482. [Full Text]  

M.E. Schmidt and J.H. Klein

Registration of ‘LS94-3207’ Soybean
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1482-1483. [Full Text]  

B.W. Diers, T.R. Cary, D.J. Thomas, and C.D. Nickell

Registration of ‘LN97-15076’ Soybean
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1483. [Full Text]  

V.R. Pantalone, F.L. Allen, and D. Landau-Ellis

Registration of ‘5002T’ Soybean
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1483-1484. [Full Text]  

D.R. Viands, J.L. Hansen, E.M. Thomas, and J.L. Neally

Registration of ‘Oneida Ultra’ Alfalfa
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1484-1485. [Full Text]  

D.R. Viands, J.L. Hansen, E.M. Thomas, and J.L. Neally

Registration of ‘Seedway 9558’ Alfalfa
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1485. [Full Text]  

W.D. Branch

Registration of ‘Georgia-03L’ Peanut
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1485-1486. [Full Text]  

F.K. Padi, N.N. Denwar, F.Z. Kaleem, A.B. Salifu, V.A. Clottey, J. Kombiok, M. Haruna, A.E. Hall, and K.O. Marfo

Registration of ‘Apagbaala’ Cowpea
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1486. [Full Text]  

F.K. Padi, N.N. Denwar, F.Z. Kaleem, A.B. Salifu, V.A. Clottey, J. Kombiok, M. Haruna, A.E. Hall, and K.O. Marfo

Registration of ‘Marfo-Tuya’ Cowpea
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1486-1487. [Full Text]  

F.J. Muehlbauer and K.E. McPhee

Registration of ‘Merrit’ Lentil
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1487-1488. [Full Text]  

F.J. Muehlbauer and K.E. McPhee

Registration of ‘Pennell’ Lentil
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1488. [Full Text]  

D.R. Viands, J.E. Miller-Garvin, J.L. Hansen, G.C. Bergstrom, B.P. Tillapaugh, C.C. Lowe, E.M. Thomas, and J.L. Neally

Registration of ‘Pardee’ Birdsfoot Trefoil
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1488-1489. [Full Text]  

A. Hamid, M.A. Afzal, M. Moynul Haque, and S. Shanmugasundaram

Registration of ‘BUmug-1’ Mungbean
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1489. [Full Text]  

REGISTRATIONS OF GERMPLASMS:

R.A. Graybosch, C.J. Peterson, and O.K. Chung

Registration of N95L11881 and 97L9521 Strong Gluten 1BL.1RS Wheat Germplasm Lines
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1490-1491. [Full Text]  

R.A. Graybosch, E.J. Souza, W.A. Berzonsky, P.S. Baenziger, D.J. McVey, and O.K. Chung

Registration of Nineteen Waxy Spring Wheats
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1491-1492. [Full Text]  

R.A. Graybosch, C.J. Peterson, D.R. Porter, and O.K. Chung

Registration of N96L9970 Greenbug Resistant Wheat
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1492-1493. [Full Text]  

D.D. Baltensperger, L.A. Nelson, G.E. Frickel, R.F. Heyduck, and T.T. Yu

Registration of NE-1 Proso Millet Germplasm
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1493-1494. [Full Text]  

P.M. Thaxton and K.M. El-Zik

Registration of Eight Multiadversity Resistant (MAR-7B) Germplasm Lines of Upland Cotton
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1494-1495. [Full Text]  

C.A. Abel and T.C. Kilen

Registration of D95-6271 Soybean Germplasm Line Resistant to Velvetbean Caterpillar
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1495-1496. [Full Text]  

J.N. Rutger, K.A.K. Moldenhauer, K.A. Gravois, F.N. Lee, R.J. Norman, and R.J. Bryant

Registration of Five Induced Semidwarf Mutants of Rice
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1496-1497. [Full Text]  

J.N. Rutger, R.J. Bryant, K.A.K. Moldenhauer, and J.W. Gibbons

Registration of Goldhull Low Phytic Acid (GLPA) Germplasm of Rice
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1497-1498. [Full Text]  

J.N. Rutger, K.A.K. Moldenhauer, J.W. Gibbons, M.M. Anders, and R.J. Bryant

Registration of LGRU ef Early Flowering Mutant of Rice
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1498. [Full Text]  

R.C. Frohberg, R.W. Stack, and M. Mergoum

Registration of Spring Wheat Germplasm ND2710 Resistant to Fusarium Head Blight
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1498-1499. [Full Text]  

W.A. Berzonsky, K.D. Hartel, S.F. Kianian, and G.D. Leach

Registration of Four Synthetic Hexaploid Wheat Germplasm Lines with Resistance to Fusarium Head Blight
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1500-1501. [Full Text]  

M.L. Warburton, G.L. Brown-Guedira, and R.L. Nelson

Registration of LG92-4208, LG94-1128, LG94-1906, and LG94-4667 Soybean Germplasm
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1501-1502. [Full Text]  

M.H. Yu and R.T. Lewellen

Registration of Root-Knot Nematode-Resistant Sugarbeet Germplasm M6-2
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1502-1503. [Full Text]  

S. Kibite and G. Clayton

Registration of Eight Pairs of Oat Near Isogenic Lines, Naked vs. Covered
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1503-1504. [Full Text]  

REGISTRATION OF GENETIC STOCK:

N.L. Taylor and G.L. Olson

Registration of Short Internode Red Clover Genetic Stock
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1504. [Full Text]  

ERRATA:

Mary Guttieri, David Bowen, John A. Dorsch, Victor Raboy, and Edward Souza

Identification and Characterization of a Low Phytic Acid Wheat
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1505. [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

K. D. Glover, D. Wang, P. R. Arelli, S. R. Carlson, S. R. Cianzio, and B. W. Diers

Near Isogenic Lines Confirm a Soybean Cyst Nematode Resistance Gene from PI 88788 on Linkage Group J
Crop Sci 2004 44: 1505. [Full Text]  

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