EXECUTIVE SUMMARIES:

THIS ISSUE IN CROP SCIENCE
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: vi. [Full Text]  

SYMPOSIUM[mdash ]GENETIC AND METABOLIC ENGINEERING FOR VALUE-ADDED TRAITS:

Schuyler S. Korban

GENETIC AND METABOLIC ENGINEERING FOR VALUE-ADDED TRAITS
Published online 31 January 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 435-436. [Full Text]  

Viswanathan Chinnusamy, André Jagendorf, and Jian-Kang Zhu

Understanding and Improving Salt Tolerance in Plants
Published online 31 January 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 437-448. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Gilles J. C. Basset, Eoin P. Quinlivan, Jesse F. Gregory, III, and Andrew D. Hanson

Folate Synthesis and Metabolism in Plants and Prospects For Biofortification
Published online 31 January 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 449-453. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Hari B. Krishnan

Engineering Soybean for Enhanced Sulfur Amino Acid Content
Published online 31 January 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 454-461. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Eliot Herman

Soybean Allergenicity and Suppression of the Immunodominant Allergen
Published online 31 January 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 462-467. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

John A. Howard

Commercialization of Biopharmaceutical and Bioindustrial Proteins from Plants
Published online 31 January 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 468-472. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

REVIEW & INTERPRETATION:

T. Hymowitz and W. R. Shurtleff

Debunking Soybean Myths and Legends in the Historical and Popular Literature
Published online 31 January 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 473-476. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

CROP ECOLOGY, MANAGEMENT & QUALITY:

Kefyalew Girma, J. Mosali, W. R. Raun, K. W. Freeman, K. L. Martin, J. B. Solie, and M. L. Stone

Identification of Optical Spectral Signatures for Detecting Cheat and Ryegrass in Winter Wheat
Published online 31 January 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 477-485. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Lance R. Gibson, Ezra Z. Aberle, Allen D. Knapp, Kenneth J. Moore, and Roger Hintz

Release of Seed Dormancy in Field Plantings of Eastern Gamagrass
Published online 31 January 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 494-502. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

B. Feil, S. B. Moser, S. Jampatong, and P. Stamp

Mineral Composition of the Grains of Tropical Maize Varieties as Affected by Pre-Anthesis Drought and Rate of Nitrogen Fertilization
Published online 31 January 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 516-523. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

P. W. Bartholomew and R. D. Williams

Cool-Season Grass Development Response to Accumulated Temperature under a Range of Temperature Regimes
Published online 31 January 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 529-534. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Biyan Zhou, Zhenfei Guo, and Zhiling Liu

Effects of Abscisic Acid on Antioxidant Systems of Stylosanthes guianensis (Aublet) Sw. under Chilling Stress
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 599-605. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Philip J. Bauer and James R. Frederick

Tillage Effects on Canopy Position Specific Cotton Fiber Properties on Two Soils
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 698-703. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

K. D. Subedi and B. L. Ma

Nitrogen Uptake and Partitioning in Stay-Green and Leafy Maize Hybrids
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 740-747. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

TURFGRASS SCIENCE:

B. S. Hollingsworth, E. A. Guertal, and R. H. Walker

Cultural Management and Nitrogen Source Effects on Ultradwarf Bermudagrass Cultivars
Published online 31 January 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 486-493. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Justin D. Hanks, Blair L. Waldron, Paul G. Johnson, Kevin B. Jensen, and Kay H. Asay

Breeding CWG-R Crested Wheatgrass for Reduced-Maintenance Turf
Published online 31 January 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 524-528. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

J. E. Erickson, J. L. Cisar, G. H. Snyder, and J. C. Volin

Phosphorus and Potassium Leaching under Contrasting Residential Landscape Models Established on a Sandy Soil
Published online 31 January 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 546-552. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

B. G. Wherley, D. S. Gardner, and J. D. Metzger

Tall Fescue Photomorphogenesis as Influenced by Changes in the Spectral Composition and Light Intensity
Published online 31 January 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 562-568. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

B. Todd Bunnell, Lambert B. McCarty, James E. Faust, William C. Bridges, Jr., and Nihal C. Rajapakse

Quantifying a Daily Light Integral Requirement of a ‘TifEagle’ Bermudagrass Golf Green
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 569-574. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

B. Todd Bunnell, Lambert B. McCarty, and W. C. Bridges, Jr.

‘TifEagle’ Bermudagrass Response to Growth Factors and Mowing Height when Grown at Various Hours of Sunlight
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 575-581. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Praveen Nagh Yerramsetty, Michael P. Anderson, Charles M. Taliaferro, and Dennis L. Martin

DNA Fingerprinting of Seeded Bermudagrass Cultivars
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 772-777. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

GENOMICS, MOLECULAR GENETICS & BIOTECHNOLOGY:

Shannon R. M. Pinson, Fabian M. Capdevielle, and James H. Oard

Confirming QTLs and Finding Additional Loci Conditioning Sheath Blight Resistance in Rice Using Recombinant Inbred Lines
Published online 31 January 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 503-510. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

K. D. Chenault, H. A. Melouk, and M. E. Payton

Field Reaction to Sclerotinia Blight among Transgenic Peanut Lines Containing Antifungal Genes
Published online 31 January 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 511-515. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

M. Helguera, L. Vanzetti, M. Soria, I. A. Khan, J. Kolmer, and J. Dubcovsky

PCR Markers for Triticum speltoides Leaf Rust Resistance Gene Lr51 and Their Use to Develop Isogenic Hard Red Spring Wheat Lines
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 728-734. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

S. L. Lenardon, M. E. Bazzalo, G. Abratti, C. J. Cimmino, M. T. Galella, M. Grondona, F. Giolitti, and A. J. León

Screening Sunflower for Resistance to Sunflower chlorotic mottle virus and Mapping the Rcmo-1 Resistance Gene
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 735-739. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Juan Burgueño, Jose Crossa, Daniel Grimanelli, Olivier Leblanc, and Daphne Autran

Spatial Analysis of cDNA Microarray Experiments
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 748-757. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Xiangyang Xu, Guihua Bai, Brett F. Carver, Gregory E. Shaner, and Robert M. Hunger

Molecular Characterization of Slow Leaf-Rusting Resistance in Wheat
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 758-765. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

CROP PHYSIOLOGY & METABOLISM:

P. Monneveux, P. H. Zaidi, and C. Sanchez

Population Density and Low Nitrogen Affects Yield-Associated Traits in Tropical Maize
Published online 31 January 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 535-545. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

SEED PHYSIOLOGY, PRODUCTION & TECHNOLOGY:

Brenda L. Gambín and Lucas Borrás

Sorghum Kernel Weight: Growth Patterns from Different Positions within the Panicle
Published online 31 January 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 553-561. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

CROP BREEDING, GENETICS & CYTOLOGY:

Gabriele Gusmini, Ronghao Song, and Todd C. Wehner

New Sources of Resistance to Gummy Stem Blight in Watermelon
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 582-588. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Jason D. Neus, Walter R. Fehr, and Steven R. Schnebly

Agronomic and Seed Characteristics of Soybean with Reduced Raffinose and Stachyose
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 589-592. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Sheilah E. Oltmans, Walter R. Fehr, Grace A. Welke, Victor Raboy, and Kevin L. Peterson

Agronomic and Seed Traits of Soybean Lines with Low–Phytate Phosphorus
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 593-598. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Jason Argyris, Dennis TeKrony, Don Hershman, David VanSanford, Marla Hall, Brenda Kennedy, Marcy Rucker, and Cheryl Edge

Fusarium Head Blight Infection following Point Inoculation in the Greenhouse Compared with Movement of Fusarium graminearum in Seed and Floral Components
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 626-634. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

E. T. Gwata, D. S. Wofford, K. J. Boote, A. R. Blount, and P. L. Pfahler

Inheritance of Promiscuous Nodulation in Soybean
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 635-638. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

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

Analysis of Stalk Rot Resistance and Genetic Diversity among Drought Tolerant Sorghum Genotypes
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 645-652. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

S. Dreisigacker, P. Zhang, M. L. Warburton, B. Skovmand, D. Hoisington, and A. E. Melchinger

Genetic Diversity among and within CIMMYT Wheat Landrace Accessions Investigated with SSRs and Implications for Plant Genetic Resources Management
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 653-661. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Thanda Dhliwayo, Kevin V. Pixley, and Vivian Kazembe

Combining Ability for Resistance to Maize Weevil among 14 Southern African Maize Inbred Lines
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 662-667. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Yingjie Wang, Rachael Scarth, and G. Clayton Campbell

Inheritance of Seed Shattering in Interspecific Hybrids between Fagopyrum esculentum and F. homotropicum
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 693-697. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

J. M. Wan, Y. J. Cao, C. M. Wang, and H. Ikehashi

Quantitative Trait Loci Associated with Seed Dormancy in Rice
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 712-716. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Qilin Tang, Tingzhao Rong, Yunchun Song, Junpin Yang, Guangtang Pan, Wanchen Li, Yubi Huang, and Moju Cao

Introgression of Perennial Teosinte Genome into Maize and Identification of Genomic In Situ Hybridization and Microsatellite Markers
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 717-721. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

A. Collaku and S. A. Harrison

Heritability of Waterlogging Tolerance in Wheat
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 722-727. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

H. Basal, C. W. Smith, P. S. Thaxton, and J. K. Hemphill

Seedling Drought Tolerance in Upland Cotton
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 766-771. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

PLANT GENETIC RESOURCES:

A. González, A. Wong, A. Delgado-Salinas, R. Papa, and P. Gepts

Assessment of Inter Simple Sequence Repeat Markers to Differentiate Sympatric Wild and Domesticated Populations of Common Bean
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 606-615. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

Y. Wang, H. A. Hobbs, C. B. Hill, L. L. Domier, G. L. Hartman, and R. L. Nelson

Evaluation of Ancestral Lines of U.S. Soybean Cultivars for Resistance to Four Soybean Viruses
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 639-644. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

FORAGE & GRAZING LANDS:

D. J. Barker, R. M. Sulc, T. L. Bultemeier, J. S. McCormick, R. Little, C. D. Penrose, and D. Samples

Contrasting Toxic-Endophyte Contamination between Endophyte-Free and Nontoxic-Endophyte Tall Fescue Pastures
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 616-625. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

T. L. Springer, C. M. Taliaferro, and J. A. Hattey

Nitrogen Source and Rate Effects on the Production of Buffalograss Forage Grown with Irrigation
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 668-672. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

K. A. Cassida, J. P. Muir, M. A. Hussey, J. C. Read, B. C. Venuto, and W. R. Ocumpaugh

Biomass Yield and Stand Characteristics of Switchgrass in South Central U.S. Environments
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 673-681. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

K. A. Cassida, J. P. Muir, M. A. Hussey, J. C. Read, B. C. Venuto, and W. R. Ocumpaugh

Biofuel Component Concentrations and Yields of Switchgrass in South Central U.S. Environments
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 682-692. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

S. Severmutlu, T. P. Riordan, R. C. Shearman, R. E. Gaussoin, and L. E. Moser

Overseeding Buffalograss Turf with Fine-Leaved Fescues
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 704-711. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

C. A. Roberts, H. R. Benedict, N. S. Hill, R. L. Kallenbach, and G. E. Rottinghaus

Determination of Ergot Alkaloid Content in Tall Fescue by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 778-783. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only]  

REGISTRATIONS OF CULTIVARS:

J.A. Anderson, R.H. Busch, D.V. Mcvey, J.A. Kolmer, G.L. Linkert, J.V. Wiersma, R. Dill-Macky, J.J. Wiersma, and G.A. Hareland

Registration of ‘Oklee’ Wheat
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 784-785. [Full Text]  

T.L. Tew, W.H. White, B.L. Legendre, M.P. Grisham, E.O. Dufrene, D.D. Garrison, J.C. Veremis, Y.-B. Pan, E.P. Richard, Jr., and J.D. Miller

Registration of ‘HoCP 96-540’ Sugarcane
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 785-786. [Full Text]  

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

Registration of ‘CP 89-2376’ Sugarcane
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 785. [Full Text]  

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

Registration of ‘CP 96-1602’ Sugarcane
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 786-787. [Full Text]  

P.E. Juskiw, J.H. Helm, J. Nyachiro, M. Cortez, M. Oro, and D.F. Salmon

Registration of ‘Ponoka’ Barley
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 787-788. [Full Text]  

J.M. Nyachiro, J.H. Helm, M. Cortez, M. Oro, P.E. Juskiw, and D.F. Salmon

Registration of ‘Manny’ Barley
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 788-789. [Full Text]  

W.S. Brooks, M.E. Vaughn, C.A. Griffey, A.M. Price, T.H. Pridgen, W.L. Rohrer, D.E. Brann, E.G. Rucker, H.D. Behl, W.L. Sisson, R.A. Corbin, J.C. Kenner, D.W. Dunaway, R.M. Pitman, R. Premakumar, and D.P. Livingston

Registration of ‘Thoroughbred’ Barley
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 789-790. [Full Text]  

W.S. Brooks, M.E. Vaughn, C.A. Griffey, A.M. Price, T.H. Pridgen, W.L. Rohrer, D.E. Brann, E.G. Rucker, H.D. Behl, W.L. Sisson, R.A. Corbin, J.C. Kenner, D.W. Dunaway, R.M. Pitman, R. Premakumar, and D.P. Livingston

Registration of ‘Price’ Barley
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 791-792. [Full Text]  

W.S. Brooks, M.E. Vaughn, C.A. Griffey, A.M. Price, T.H. Pridgen, W.L. Rohrer, D.E. Brann, E.G. Rucker, H.D. Behl, W.L. Sisson, R.A. Corbin, J.C. Kenner, D.W. Dunaway, R.M. Pitman, R. Premakumar, D.P. Livingston, H.E. Vivar, and R.L. Paris

Registration of ‘Doyce’ Hulless Barley
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 792-793. [Full Text]  

S.A. Bonos, D. Floyd, R.F. Bara, D. Smith, W.A. Meyer, and C.R. Funk

Registration of ‘Langara’ Kentucky Bluegrass
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 793-794. [Full Text]  

S.A. Bonos, D. Floyd, R.F. Bara, G. Zhang, W.A. Meyer, and C.R. Funk

Registration of ‘Moonshadow’ Kentucky Bluegrass
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 794-795. [Full Text]  

J.D. Kelly, G.L. Hosfield, G.V. Varner, M.A. Uebersax, and J. Taylor

Registration of ‘Condor’ Black Bean
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 795-796. [Full Text]  

P.S. Baenziger, Jean-Luc Jannink, and L.R. Gibson

Registration of ‘NE426GT’ Winter Triticale
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 796-797. [Full Text]  

J.H. Bouton, D.R. Woodfield, J.R. Caradus, and D.T. Wood

Registration of ‘Patriot’ White Clover
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 797-798. [Full Text]  

J.H. Bouton, D.R. Woodfield, J.R. Caradus, and D.T. Wood

Registration of ‘Durana’ White Clover
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 797. [Full Text]  

D.J. Bing, T.K. Turkington, G. Clayton, D. Orr, T. Warkentin, R.L. Conner, A.G. Sloan, A.G. Xue, Y. Gan, D. Gehl, and C. Vera

Registration of ‘Miser’ Field Pea
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 798-799. [Full Text]  

A.N. Hang, M.J. Silbernagel, P.N. Miklas, and G.L. Hosfield

Registration of ‘Fiero’ Dark Red Kidney Bean
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 799-800. [Full Text]  

A.N. Hang, M.J. Silbernagel, P.N. Miklas, and G.L. Hosfield

Registration of ‘Blush’ Light Red Kidney Bean
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 799. [Full Text]  

J. Brown, J.B. Davis, D.A. Brown, L. Seip, T. Gosselin, D. Wysocki, and S. Ott

Registration of ‘Athena’ Winter Rapeseed
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 800-801. [Full Text]  

J.W. Bergman, N.R. Riveland, C.R. Flynn, G.R. Carlson, D.M. Wichman, and K.D. Kephart

Registration of ‘Montola 2003’ Safflower
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 801-802. [Full Text]  

REGISTRATIONS OF GERMPLASMS:

K.D. Kofoid and T.L. Harvey

Registration of Greenbug Resistant Sorghum Germplasm Lines KS 116 A/B through KS 120 A/B
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 802-803. [Full Text]  

A. Menkir and M.A. Adepoju

Registration of 20 Tropical Midaltitude Maize Line Sources with Resistance to Gray Leaf Spot
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 803-804. [Full Text]  

G.L. Brown-Guedira, J.H. Hatchett, X.M. Liu, A.K. Fritz, J.O. Owuoche, B.S. Gill, R.G. Sears, T.S. Cox, and M.S. Chen

Registration of KS99WGRC42 Hessian Fly Resistant Hard Red Winter Wheat Germplasm
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 804-805. [Full Text]  

H.W. Ohm, J.M. Anderson, H.C. Sharma, L. Ayala, N. Thompson, and J.J. Uphaus

Registration of Yellow Dwarf Viruses Resistant Wheat Germplasm Line P961341
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 805-806. [Full Text]  

N. Mutlu, P.N. Miklas, J.R. Steadman, A.K. Vidaver, D.T. Lindgren, J. Reiser, D.P. Coyne, and M.A. Pastor-Corrales

Registration of Common Bacterial Blight Resistant Pinto Bean Germplasm Line ABCP-8
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 806-807. [Full Text]  

W.R. Meredith, Jr.

Registration of MD 52ne High Fiber Quality Cotton Germplasm and Recurrent Parent MD 90ne
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 807-808. [Full Text]  

BOOK REVIEWS:

Anthony E. Hall

Water Use Efficiency in Plant Biology.
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 809-810. [Full Text]  

J.L. Hatfield

Writing and Presenting Scientific Papers (2nd edition).
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 809. [Full Text]  

ERRATA:

Gabriele Gusmini and Todd C. Wehner

Foundations of Yield Improvement in Watermelon
Published online 23 February 2005
Crop Sci 2005 45: 810. [Full Text]  

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