EXECUTIVE SUMMARIES:

THIS ISSUE IN CROP SCIENCE
Crop Sci 2005 45: xi. [Full Text]  

REVIEW & INTERPRETATION:

J. C. Reif, A. E. Melchinger, and M. Frisch

Genetical and Mathematical Properties of Similarity and Dissimilarity Coefficients Applied in Plant Breeding and Seed Bank Management
Crop Sci 2005 45: 1-7. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

CROP BREEDING, GENETICS & CYTOLOGY:

Heathcliffe Riday and E. Charles Brummer

Heterosis in a Broad Range of Alfalfa Germplasm
Crop Sci 2005 45: 8-17. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

F. Casanoves, J. Baldessari, and M. Balzarini

Evaluation of Multienvironment Trials of Peanut Cultivars
Crop Sci 2005 45: 18-26. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

M. Diaby and M. D. Casler

RAPD Marker Variation among Divergent Selections for Fiber Concentration in Smooth Bromegrass
Crop Sci 2005 45: 27-35. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

M. D. Casler

Agricultural Fitness of Smooth Bromegrass Populations Selected for Divergent Fiber Concentration
Crop Sci 2005 45: 36-43. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

M. D. Casler, M. Diaby, and C. Stendal

Heterosis and Inbreeding Depression for Forage Yield and Fiber Concentration in Smooth Bromegrass
Crop Sci 2005 45: 44-50. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Jianyi Zhao, Heiko C. Becker, Dongqing Zhang, Yaofeng Zhang, and Wolfgang Ecke

Oil Content in a European x Chinese Rapeseed Population: QTL with Additive and Epistatic Effects and Their Genotype–Environment Interactions
Crop Sci 2005 45: 51-59. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Mindy A. Weishaar, E. Charles Brummer, Jeffrey J. Volenec, Kenneth J. Moore, and Suzanne Cunningham

Improving Winter Hardiness in Nondormant Alfalfa Germplasm
Crop Sci 2005 45: 60-65. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Hong Lu, Marc A. Redus, Jason R. Coburn, J. Neil Rutger, Susan R. McCouch, and Thomas H. Tai

Population Structure and Breeding Patterns of 145 U.S. Rice Cultivars Based on SSR Marker Analysis
Crop Sci 2005 45: 66-76. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] Supplemental Table and Figures  

Daryl L. Klindworth, Gary A. Hareland, Elias M. Elias, and Steven S. Xu

Agronomic and Quality Characteristics of 1AS.1AL-1DL Translocation Lines of Durum Wheat Carrying Glutenin Allele Glu-D1d
Crop Sci 2005 45: 77-84. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

J. M. Martin, J. E. Berg, A. M. Fischer, A. K. Jukanti, K. D. Kephart, G. D. Kushnak, D. Nash, and P. L. Bruckner

Divergent Selection for Polyphenol Oxidase and Its Influence on Agronomic, Milling, Bread, and Chinese Raw Noodle Quality Traits
Crop Sci 2005 45: 85-91. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Serge J. Edmé, Jimmy D. Miller, Barry Glaz, Peter Y. P. Tai, and Jack C. Comstock

Genetic Contribution to Yield Gains in the Florida Sugarcane Industry across 33 Years
Crop Sci 2005 45: 92-97. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Adel H. Abdel-Ghani, Heiko K. Parzies, Salvatore Ceccarelli, Stefania Grando, and Hartwig H. Geiger

Estimation of Quantitative Genetic Parameters for Outcrossing-Related Traits in Barley
Crop Sci 2005 45: 98-105. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Rong-Cai Yang, Stanford F. Blade, Jose Crossa, Daniel Stanton, and Manjula S. Bandara

Identifying Isoyield Environments for Field Pea Production
Crop Sci 2005 45: 106-113. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Renata Mihaljevic, Chris C. Schön, H. Friedrich Utz, and Albrecht E. Melchinger

Correlations and QTL Correspondence between Line Per Se and Testcross Performance for Agronomic Traits in Four Populations of European Maize
Crop Sci 2005 45: 114-122. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Jean-Marc Lacape, Trung-Bieu Nguyen, Brigitte Courtois, Jean-Louis Belot, Marc Giband, Jean-Paul Gourlot, Gérard Gawryziak, Sandrine Roques, and Bernard Hau

QTL Analysis of Cotton Fiber Quality Using Multiple Gossypium hirsutum x Gossypium barbadense Backcross Generations
Crop Sci 2005 45: 123-140. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Gabriele Gusmini and Todd C. Wehner

Foundations of Yield Improvement in Watermelon
Crop Sci 2005 45: 141-146. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Jinfa Zhang, J. M. Stewart, and Tonghui Wang

Linkage Analysis between Gametophytic Restorer Rf₂ Gene and Genetic Markers in Cotton
Crop Sci 2005 45: 147-156. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Pilar Rojas-Barros, Antonio de Haro, and José María Fernández-Martínez

Inheritance of High Oleic/Low Ricinoleic Acid Content in the Seed Oil of Castor Mutant OLE-1
Crop Sci 2005 45: 157-162. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Abebe Menkir and Maria Ayodele

Genetic Analysis of Resistance to Gray Leaf Spot of Midaltitude Maize Inbred Lines
Crop Sci 2005 45: 163-170. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Thomas D. Brooks, W. Paul Williams, Gary L. Windham, Martha C. Willcox, and Hamed K. Abbas

Quantitative Trait Loci Contributing Resistance to Aflatoxin Accumulation in the Maize Inbred Mp313E
Crop Sci 2005 45: 171-174. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

CROP PHYSIOLOGY & METABOLISM:

V. J. Shearman, R. Sylvester-Bradley, R. K. Scott, and M. J. Foulkes

Physiological Processes Associated with Wheat Yield Progress in the UK
Crop Sci 2005 45: 175-185. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

O. Gulsen, R. C. Shearman, K. P. Vogel, D. J. Lee, and T. Heng-Moss

Organelle DNA Diversity among Buffalograsses from the Great Plains of North America Determined by cpDNA and mtDNA RFLPs
Crop Sci 2005 45: 186-192. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

James R. Mahan and Don F. Wanjura

Seasonal Patterns of Glutathione and Ascorbate Metabolism in Field-Grown Cotton under Water Stress
Crop Sci 2005 45: 193-201. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Abdelghani Nabloussi, José M. Fernández-Martínez, and Leonardo Velasco

Spatial and Temporal Expression of Mutations for High Oleic Acid and Low Linolenic Acid Concentration in Ethiopian Mustard
Crop Sci 2005 45: 202-208. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

CROP ECOLOGY, MANAGEMENT & QUALITY:

H. Steppuhn, M. Th. van Genuchten, and C. M. Grieve

Root-Zone Salinity: I. Selecting a Product–Yield Index and Response Function for Crop Tolerance
Crop Sci 2005 45: 209-220. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

H. Steppuhn, M. Th. van Genuchten, and C. M. Grieve

Root-Zone Salinity: II. Indices for Tolerance in Agricultural Crops
Crop Sci 2005 45: 221-232. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Andreas Westphal and Andrew W. Scott, Jr.

Implementation of Soybean in Cotton Cropping Sequences for Management of Reniform Nematode in South Texas
Crop Sci 2005 45: 233-239. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

TURFGRASS SCIENCE:

E. H. Ervin, Xunzhong Zhang, and R. E. Schmidt

Exogenous Salicylic Acid Enhances Post-Transplant Success of Heated Kentucky Bluegrass and Tall Fescue Sod
Crop Sci 2005 45: 240-244. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

E. A. Guertal, Edzard van Santen, and D. Y. Han

Fan and Syringe Application for Cooling Bentgrass Greens
Crop Sci 2005 45: 245-250. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Geungjoo Lee, Robert N. Carrow, and Ronny R. Duncan

Criteria for Assessing Salinity Tolerance of the Halophytic Turfgrass Seashore Paspalum
Crop Sci 2005 45: 251-258. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Salvatore S. Mangiafico and Karl Guillard

Turfgrass Reflectance Measurements, Chlorophyll, and Soil Nitrate Desorbed from Anion Exchange Membranes
Crop Sci 2005 45: 259-265. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Siddhartha Narra, Thomas W. Fermanian, and John M. Swiader

Analysis of Mono- and Polysaccharides in Creeping Bentgrass Turf Using Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy
Crop Sci 2005 45: 266-273. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

David Kopecky, Adam J. Lukaszewski, and Victor Gibeault

Reduction of Ploidy Level by Androgenesis in Intergeneric Lolium–Festuca Hybrids for Turf Grass Breeding
Crop Sci 2005 45: 274-281. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

FORAGE & GRAZING LANDS:

John A. Guretzky, Kenneth J. Moore, E. Charles Brummer, and C. Lee Burras

Species Diversity and Functional Composition of Pastures that Vary in Landscape Position and Grazing Management
Crop Sci 2005 45: 282-289. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

T. L. Brenly-Bultemeier, D. J. Barker, R. M. Sulc, S. K. Harrison, and E. E. Regnier

Species Interactions with Quackgrass and Their Effects on Forage Production
Crop Sci 2005 45: 290-296. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

W. K. Berg, S. M. Cunningham, S. M. Brouder, B. C. Joern, K. D. Johnson, J. Santini, and J. J. Volenec

Influence of Phosphorus and Potassium on Alfalfa Yield and Yield Components
Crop Sci 2005 45: 297-304. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

L. M. Lauriault, R. E. Kirksey, G. B. Donart, J. E. Sawyer, and D. M. VanLeeuwen

Pasture and Stocker Cattle Performance on Furrow-Irrigated Alfalfa and Tall Wheatgrass Pastures, Southern High Plains, USA
Crop Sci 2005 45: 305-315. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Y. C. Newman, L. E. Sollenberger, K. J. Boote, L. H. Allen, Jr., J. C. V. Vu, and M. B. Hall

Temperature and Carbon Dioxide Effects on Nutritive Value of Rhizoma Peanut Herbage
Crop Sci 2005 45: 316-321. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Charles T. MacKown and Brett F. Carver

Fall Forage Biomass and Nitrogen Composition of Winter Wheat Populations Selected from Grain-Only and Dual-Purpose Environments
Crop Sci 2005 45: 322-328. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

GENOMICS, MOLECULAR GENETICS & BIOTECHNOLOGY:

G. R. Heck, C. L. Armstrong, J. D. Astwood, C. F. Behr, J. T. Bookout, S. M. Brown, T. A. Cavato, D. L. DeBoer, M. Y. Deng, C. George, J. R. Hillyard, C. M. Hironaka, A.R. Howe, E. H. Jakse, B. E. Ledesma, T. C. Lee, R. P. Lirette, M. L. Mangano, J. N. Mutz, Y. Qi, R. E. Rodriguez, S. R. Sidhu, A. Silvanovich, M. A. Stoecker, R. A. Yingling, and J. You

Development and Characterization of a CP4 EPSPS-Based, Glyphosate-Tolerant Corn Event
Crop Sci 2005 45: 329-339. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

D. A. Bisognin, D. S. Douches, L. Buszka, G. Bryan, and D. Wang

Mapping Late Blight Resistance in Solanum microdontum Bitter
Crop Sci 2005 45: 340-345. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

M. Luo, P. Dang, B. Z. Guo, G. He, C. C. Holbrook, M. G. Bausher, and R. D. Lee

Generation of Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) for Gene Discovery and Marker Development in Cultivated Peanut
Crop Sci 2005 45: 346-353. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

J. E. Vickers, C. P. L. Grof, G. D. Bonnett, P. A. Jackson, D. P. Knight, S. E. Roberts, and S. P. Robinson

Overexpression of Polyphenol Oxidase in Transgenic Sugarcane Results in Darker Juice and Raw Sugar
Crop Sci 2005 45: 354-362. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Félix Alberto Guzmán, Helmer Ayala, César Azurdia, Myriam Cristina Duque, and M. Carmen de Vicente

AFLP Assessment of Genetic Diversity of Capsicum Genetic Resources in Guatemala: Home Gardens as an Option for Conservation
Crop Sci 2005 45: 363-370. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

U. U. Ekuere, L. M. Dosdall, M. Hills, A. B. Keddie, L. Kott, and A. Good

Identification, Mapping, and Economic Evaluation of QTLs Encoding Root Maggot Resistance in Brassica
Crop Sci 2005 45: 371-378. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

A. Frei, M. W. Blair, C. Cardona, S. E. Beebe, H. Gu, and S. Dorn

QTL Mapping of Resistance to Thrips palmi Karny in Common Bean
Crop Sci 2005 45: 379-387. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

PLANT GENETIC RESOURCES:

M. D. Casler

Ecotypic Variation among Switchgrass Populations from the Northern USA
Crop Sci 2005 45: 388-398. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Z. Wang, M. D. Casler, J. C. Stier, J. S. Gregos, and S. M. Millett

Genotypic Variation for Snow Mold Reaction among Creeping Bentgrass Clones
Crop Sci 2005 45: 399-406. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

REGISTRATIONS OF CULTIVARS:

S.J. Knapp, J.M. Crane, and R. Brunick

Registration of ‘Ross’ Meadowfoam
Crop Sci 2005 45: 407. [Full Text]  

J.G. Shannon, S.C. Anand, P.R. Arelli, J.A. Wrather, and D.A. Sleper

Registration of ‘S99-3181’ Soybean
Crop Sci 2005 45: 407-408. [Full Text]  

T. Mebrahtu, T. E. Devine, P. Donald, and T.S. Abney

Registration of ‘Asmara’ Vegetable Soybean
Crop Sci 2005 45: 408-409. [Full Text]  

T.C. Helms, B.D. Nelson, and R.J. Goos

Registration of ‘LaMoure’ Soybean
Crop Sci 2005 45: 410. [Full Text]  

G.L. Graef, D.M. White, and L.L. Korte

Registration of ‘NE2701’ Soybean
Crop Sci 2005 45: 410-411. [Full Text]  

M.A. Hussey and B.L. Burson

Registration of ‘Frio’ Buffelgrass
Crop Sci 2005 45: 411-412. [Full Text]  

J.M. Grabowski, J.L. Douglas, D.J. Lang, and S.D. Edwards

Registration of ‘Highlander’ Eastern Gamagrass
Crop Sci 2005 45: 412-413. [Full Text]  

M.A. Brick, H.F. Schwartz, J.B. Ogg, J.J. Johnson, and F. Judson

Registration of ‘Grand Mesa’ Pinto Bean
Crop Sci 2005 45: 413. [Full Text]  

N. Cissé, M. Ndiaye, and A. Sène

Registration of ‘Yacine’ Cowpea
Crop Sci 2005 45: 413-414. [Full Text]  

K.P. Vogel, P.E. Reece, D.D. Baltsensperger, G. Schuman, and R.A. Nicholson

Registration of ‘Beefmaker’ Intermediate Wheatgrass
Crop Sci 2005 45: 414-415. [Full Text]  

K.P. Vogel, D. Tober, P.E. Reece, D.D. Baltsensperger, G. Schuman, and R.A. Nicholson

Registration of ‘Haymaker’ Intermediate Wheatgrass
Crop Sci 2005 45: 415-416. [Full Text]  

K.P. Vogel, D. Tober, P.E. Reece, D.D. Baltsensperger, G. Schuman, and R.A. Nicholson

Registration of ‘NU-ARS AC2’ Crested Wheatgrass
Crop Sci 2005 45: 416-417. [Full Text]  

C.A. Griffey, W.L. Rohrer, T.H. Pridgen, W.S. Brooks, J. Chen, J.A. Wilson, D. Nabati, D.E. Brann, E.G. Rucker, H.D. Behl, M.E. Vaughn, W.L. Sisson, T.R. Randall, R.A. Corbin, J.C. Kenner, D.W. Dunaway, R.M. Pitman, H.E. Bockelman, C. Gaines, D.L. Long, D.V. McVey, S.E. Cambron, and L. Whitcher

Registration of ‘McCormick’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2005 45: 417-419. [Full Text]  

C.A. Griffey, W.L. Rohrer, T.H. Pridgen, W.S. Brooks, J. Chen, J.A. Wilson, D. Nabati, D.E. Brann, E.G. Rucker, H.D. Behl, M.E. Vaughn, W.L. Sisson, T.R. Randall, R.A. Corbin, J.C. Kenner, D.W. Dunaway, R.M. Pitman, A.E. Smid, H.E. Bockelman, C. Gaines, D.L. Long, D.V. McVey, S.E. Cambron, and L. Whitcher

Registration of ‘Tribute’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2005 45: 419-420. [Full Text]  

M. Mergoum, R.C. Frohberg, J.D. Miller, T. Olson, and J.B. Rasmussen

Registration of ‘Dapps’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2005 45: 420-421. [Full Text]  

A.L. McKendry, D.N. Tague, R.L. Wright, J.A. Tremain, and S.P. Conley

Registration of ‘Truman’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2005 45: 421-423. [Full Text]  

S.J. Edme, P.Y.P. Tai, B. Glaz, R.A. Gilbert, J.D. Miller, J.O. Davidson, J.W. Dunckelman, and J.C. Comstock

Registration of ‘CP 96-1252’ Sugarcane
Crop Sci 2005 45: 423. [Full Text]  

H.E. Villaseñor-Mir, E. Espitia-Rangel, J. Huerta-Espino, R. Gónzalez-Iñiguez, E. Solís-Moya, L. Osorio-Alcalá, D. Aguirre-Montoya, and R.J. Peña-Bautista

Registration of ‘Juchi F2000’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2005 45: 423-424. [Full Text]  

H.E. Villaseñor-Mir, E. Espitia-Rangel, J. Huerta-Espino, E. Solís-Moya, A. María-Ramírez, D. Aguirre-Montoya, and R.J. Peña-Bautista

Registration of ‘Nahuatl F2000’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2005 45: 424-425. [Full Text]  

H.E. Villaseñor-Mir, E. Espitia-Rangel, J. Huerta-Espino, A. María-Ramírez, L. Alcalá-Osorio, D. Aguirre-Montoya, and R.J. Peña-Bautista

Registration of ‘Tlaxcala F2000’ Wheat
Crop Sci 2005 45: 425-426. [Full Text]  

REGISTRATIONS OF GERMPLASMS:

D.B. Willmot, B.E. Hibbard, B.D Barry, A.Q. Antonio, and L.L. Darrah

Registration of Mo48 and Mo49 Maize Germplasm Lines with Resistance to European Corn Borer
Crop Sci 2005 45: 426-427. [Full Text]  

Alemu Mengistu, T.C. Kilen, and P.A. Donald

Registration of D98-1218 Soybean Germplasm Line Resistant To Phytophthora Rot (Rps2) And Soybean Cyst Nematode Races 3 (HG Type 0) And 14 (HG Type 1.3.6.7)
Crop Sci 2005 45: 427-428. [Full Text]  

E.J. Souza, B.J. Goates, G. Fuentes-Davila, and J.A. Udall

Registration of IDO602 Spring Wheat Germplasm
Crop Sci 2005 45: 428-429. [Full Text]  

E.J. Souza, M.J. Guttieri, and J.A. Udall

Registration of ‘IDO580’ Spring Wheat Germplasm
Crop Sci 2005 45: 429-430. [Full Text]  

M. Mergoum, R.C. Frohberg, J.D. Miller, J.B. Rasmussen, and R.W. Stack

Registration of Spring Wheat Germplasm ND 744 Resistant to Fusarium Head Blight, Leaf, and Stem Rusts
Crop Sci 2005 45: 430-431. [Full Text]  

REGISTRATIONS OF GENETIC STOCKS:

C.O. Qualset, K.M. Soliman, C.-C. Jan, J. Dvorák, P.E. McGuire, and H.E. Vogt

Registration of UC66049 Triticum aestivum Blue Aleurone Genetic Stock
Crop Sci 2005 45: 432. [Full Text]  

J.N. Rutger

Registration of Guichao 2 eui Rice Genetic Stock
Crop Sci 2005 45: 433. [Full Text]  

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