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Cucumber, a widely cultivated vegetable, is mostly grown under greenhouse conditions. In recent years, the overuse of inorganic fertilizers for higher yield attainment adversely has affected human health and the environment. Therefore, a greenhouse experiment was designed to evaluate the effects of different nutrient sources (poultry manure (PM) and mineral fertilizer (MF)) on productivity-enhancing parameters of cucumber via univariate and multivariate analyses. Amounts of PM and MF (NPK15:15:15) were added to coco-peat per cubic meter by weight/volume (w/v) ratios as follows: T1 (control), 60 kg PM; T2, 30 kg PM + 3 kg MF; T3, 30 kg PM + 5 kg MF, and T4, 30 kg PM + 7 kg MF. The univariate analysis performed on the collected data illustrated the significant enhancement in growth and productivity for the integrated use of PM and MF. Multivariate analyses (correlation, clustering, and Principal Component Analysis) validated the results of univariate analysis by differentiating treatments into two groups. The three treatments obtained a distinguished group from T1 (Control) and did not show significant differences among each other, with a maximum yield increase by T2 (74.6%). According to these results, T2 could improve cucumber productivity under greenhouse conditions. It can be taken as recommendations for better quality and yield enhancement in future improvement programs and cucumber-related farming communities.
Basheer Noman Sallam; Tao Lu; Hongjun Yu; Qiang Li; Zareen Sarfraz; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Shumaila Khan; Heng Wang; Peng Liu; Weijie Jiang. Productivity Enhancement of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) through Optimized Use of Poultry Manure and Mineral Fertilizers under Greenhouse Cultivation. Horticulturae 2021, 7, 256 .
AMA StyleBasheer Noman Sallam, Tao Lu, Hongjun Yu, Qiang Li, Zareen Sarfraz, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Shumaila Khan, Heng Wang, Peng Liu, Weijie Jiang. Productivity Enhancement of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) through Optimized Use of Poultry Manure and Mineral Fertilizers under Greenhouse Cultivation. Horticulturae. 2021; 7 (8):256.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBasheer Noman Sallam; Tao Lu; Hongjun Yu; Qiang Li; Zareen Sarfraz; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Shumaila Khan; Heng Wang; Peng Liu; Weijie Jiang. 2021. "Productivity Enhancement of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) through Optimized Use of Poultry Manure and Mineral Fertilizers under Greenhouse Cultivation." Horticulturae 7, no. 8: 256.
Photosynthesis as a source is a significant contributor to the reproductive sink affecting cotton yield and fiber quality. Moreover, carbon assimilation from subtending leaves adds up a significant proportion to the reproductive sink. Therefore, this study aimed to address the source-sink relationship of boll subtending leaf with fiber quality and yield related traits in upland cotton. A core collection of 355 upland cotton accessions was subjected to subtending leaf removal treatment effects across 2 years. The analysis of variance suggested a significant effect range in the source-sink relationship under subtending leaf removal effects at different growth stages. Further insight into the variation was provided by the correlation analysis and principal component analysis. A significant positive correlation between different traits was observed and the multivariate analysis including hierarchical clustering and principal component analysis (PCA) categorised germplasm accessions into three groups on the basis of four subtending leaf removal treatment effects across 2 years. A set of genotypes with the lowest and highest treatment effects has been identified. Selected accessions and the outcome of the current study may provide a basis for a further study to explore the molecular mechanism of source-sink relationship of boll subtending leaf and utilization of breeding programs focused on cotton improvement.
Naimatullah Mangi; Mian Nazir; Xiaoyan Wang; Muhammad Iqbal; Zareen Sarfraz; Ghulam Jatoi; Tahir Mahmood; QiFeng Ma; Fan Shuli. Dissecting Source-Sink Relationship of Subtending Leaf for Yield and Fiber Quality Attributes in Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Plants 2021, 10, 1147 .
AMA StyleNaimatullah Mangi, Mian Nazir, Xiaoyan Wang, Muhammad Iqbal, Zareen Sarfraz, Ghulam Jatoi, Tahir Mahmood, QiFeng Ma, Fan Shuli. Dissecting Source-Sink Relationship of Subtending Leaf for Yield and Fiber Quality Attributes in Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Plants. 2021; 10 (6):1147.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNaimatullah Mangi; Mian Nazir; Xiaoyan Wang; Muhammad Iqbal; Zareen Sarfraz; Ghulam Jatoi; Tahir Mahmood; QiFeng Ma; Fan Shuli. 2021. "Dissecting Source-Sink Relationship of Subtending Leaf for Yield and Fiber Quality Attributes in Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)." Plants 10, no. 6: 1147.
Wild progenitors are an excellent source for strengthening the genetic basis and accumulation of desirable variation lost due to directional selection and adaptation in modern cultivars. Here, we re-evaluate a landrace of Gossypium hirsutum, formerly known as Gossypium purpurascens. Our study seeks to understand the genomic structure, variation, and breeding potential of this landrace, providing potential insights into the biogeographic history and genomic changes likely associated with domestication. A core set of accessions, including current varieties, obsolete accessions, G. purpurascens, and other geographical landraces, are subjected to genotyping along with multilocation phenotyping. Population fixation statistics suggest a marked differentiation between G. purpurascens and three other groups, emphasizing the divergent genomic behavior of G. purpurascens. Phylogenetic analysis established the primitive nature of G. purpurascens, identifying it as a vital source of functional variation, the inclusion of which in the upland cotton (cultivated G. hirsutum) gene pool may broaden the genetic basis of modern cultivars. Genome-wide association results indicate multiple loci associated with domestication regions corresponding to flowering and fiber quality. Moreover, the conserved nature of G. purpurascens can also provide insights into the evolutionary process of G. hirsutum.
Mian Faisal Nazir; Shoupu He; Haris Ahmed; Zareen Sarfraz; Yinhua Jia; Hongge Li; Gaofei Sun; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Zhaoe Pan; Xiongming Du. Genomic insight into the divergence and adaptive potential of a forgotten landrace G. hirsutum L. purpurascens. Journal of Genetics and Genomics 2021, 1 .
AMA StyleMian Faisal Nazir, Shoupu He, Haris Ahmed, Zareen Sarfraz, Yinhua Jia, Hongge Li, Gaofei Sun, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Zhaoe Pan, Xiongming Du. Genomic insight into the divergence and adaptive potential of a forgotten landrace G. hirsutum L. purpurascens. Journal of Genetics and Genomics. 2021; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMian Faisal Nazir; Shoupu He; Haris Ahmed; Zareen Sarfraz; Yinhua Jia; Hongge Li; Gaofei Sun; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Zhaoe Pan; Xiongming Du. 2021. "Genomic insight into the divergence and adaptive potential of a forgotten landrace G. hirsutum L. purpurascens." Journal of Genetics and Genomics , no. : 1.
Stem reserves in grain crops are considered important in grain filling under post-anthesis stress in the absence/low availability of photosynthetic assimilates. Considerable variation is present among genotypes for stem reserve translocation in wheat. Therefore, this study aimed to exploit the phenotypic variation for stem reserve translocation in wheat under control and chemically induced stress conditions. The phenotypic variation among six parents and their corresponding direct cross combinations was evaluated under induced stress conditions. The results signify the presence of considerable variation between treatments, genotypes, and treatment-genotype interactions. The parent LLR-20 depicted the highest translocation of dry matter and contribution of post-anthesis assimilates under induced-stress conditions. Similarly, cross combinations Nacozari × LLR22, Nacozari × LLR 20, Nacozari × Parula, Nacozari × LLR 21, LLR 22 × LLR 21, and LLR 20 × LLR 21 showed higher source-sink accumulation under induced-stress conditions. The selected parents and cross combinations can be further utilized in the breeding program to strengthen the genetic basis for stress tolerance in wheat.
Mian Nazir; Zareen Sarfraz; Naimatullah Mangi; Muhammad Nawaz Shah; Talat Mahmood; Tahir Mahmood; Muhammad Iqbal; Muhammad Ishaq Asif Rehmani; Mohamed El-Sharnouby; Mohamed Shabaan; Sobhy Sorour; Ayman EL Sabagh. Post-Anthesis Mobilization of Stem Assimilates in Wheat under Induced Stress. Sustainability 2021, 13, 5940 .
AMA StyleMian Nazir, Zareen Sarfraz, Naimatullah Mangi, Muhammad Nawaz Shah, Talat Mahmood, Tahir Mahmood, Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Ishaq Asif Rehmani, Mohamed El-Sharnouby, Mohamed Shabaan, Sobhy Sorour, Ayman EL Sabagh. Post-Anthesis Mobilization of Stem Assimilates in Wheat under Induced Stress. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (11):5940.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMian Nazir; Zareen Sarfraz; Naimatullah Mangi; Muhammad Nawaz Shah; Talat Mahmood; Tahir Mahmood; Muhammad Iqbal; Muhammad Ishaq Asif Rehmani; Mohamed El-Sharnouby; Mohamed Shabaan; Sobhy Sorour; Ayman EL Sabagh. 2021. "Post-Anthesis Mobilization of Stem Assimilates in Wheat under Induced Stress." Sustainability 13, no. 11: 5940.
Interrogations of local germplasm and landraces can offer a foundation and genetic basis for drought tolerance in wheat. Potential of drought tolerance in a panel of 30 wheat genotypes including varieties, local landraces, and wild crosses were explored under drought stress (DS) and well-watered (WW) conditions. Considerable variation for an osmotic adjustment (OA) and yield components, coupled with genotype and environment interaction was observed, which indicates the differential potential of wheat genotypes under both conditions. Reduction in yield per plant (YP), thousand kernel weight (TKW), and induction of OA was detected. Correlation analysis revealed a strong positive association of YP with directly contributing yield components under both environments, indicating the impotence of these traits as a selection-criteria for the screening of drought-tolerant genotypes for drylands worldwide. Subsequently, the association of OA with TKW which contributes directly to YP, indicates that wheat attains OA to extract more water from the soil under low water-potential. Genotypes including WC-4, WC-8 and LLR-29 showed more TKW under both conditions, among them; LLR-29 also has maximum OA and batter yield comparatively. Result provides insight into the role of OA in plant yield sustainability under DS. In this study, we figure out the concept of OA and its incredible role in sustainable plant yield in wheat.
Tahir Mehmood; Muhammad Abdullah; Sunny Ahmar; Muhammad Yasir; Muhammad Iqbal; Muhmmad Yasir; Shoaib Rehman; Sulaiman Ahmed; Rashid Rana; Abdul Ghafoor; Muhammad Shah; Xiongming Du; Freddy Mora-Poblete. Incredible Role of Osmotic Adjustment in Grain Yield Sustainability under Water Scarcity Conditions in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Plants 2020, 9, 1208 .
AMA StyleTahir Mehmood, Muhammad Abdullah, Sunny Ahmar, Muhammad Yasir, Muhammad Iqbal, Muhmmad Yasir, Shoaib Rehman, Sulaiman Ahmed, Rashid Rana, Abdul Ghafoor, Muhammad Shah, Xiongming Du, Freddy Mora-Poblete. Incredible Role of Osmotic Adjustment in Grain Yield Sustainability under Water Scarcity Conditions in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Plants. 2020; 9 (9):1208.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTahir Mehmood; Muhammad Abdullah; Sunny Ahmar; Muhammad Yasir; Muhammad Iqbal; Muhmmad Yasir; Shoaib Rehman; Sulaiman Ahmed; Rashid Rana; Abdul Ghafoor; Muhammad Shah; Xiongming Du; Freddy Mora-Poblete. 2020. "Incredible Role of Osmotic Adjustment in Grain Yield Sustainability under Water Scarcity Conditions in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)." Plants 9, no. 9: 1208.
Rao Ahsan Ayaz; Muhammad Rafiq Shahid; Saghir Ahmad; Muhammad Javaid; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal. AN OVERVIEW ON SUITABILITY OF ECO-FRIENDLY IPM APPROACH FOR MANAGEMENT OF BT-RESISTANCE IN PINK BOLLWORM ON COTTON. Pakistan Journal of Biotechnology 2020, 17, 107 -113.
AMA StyleRao Ahsan Ayaz, Muhammad Rafiq Shahid, Saghir Ahmad, Muhammad Javaid, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal. AN OVERVIEW ON SUITABILITY OF ECO-FRIENDLY IPM APPROACH FOR MANAGEMENT OF BT-RESISTANCE IN PINK BOLLWORM ON COTTON. Pakistan Journal of Biotechnology. 2020; 17 (2):107-113.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRao Ahsan Ayaz; Muhammad Rafiq Shahid; Saghir Ahmad; Muhammad Javaid; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal. 2020. "AN OVERVIEW ON SUITABILITY OF ECO-FRIENDLY IPM APPROACH FOR MANAGEMENT OF BT-RESISTANCE IN PINK BOLLWORM ON COTTON." Pakistan Journal of Biotechnology 17, no. 2: 107-113.
Upland cotton is the most economically important fibre crop. The human-mediated selection has resulted in modern upland cultivars with higher yield and better fibre quality. However, changes in genome structure resulted from human-mediated selection are poorly understood. Comparative population genomics offers us tools to dissect the genetic history of domestication and helps to understand the genome-wide effects of human-mediated selection. Hereby, we report a comprehensive assessment of Gossypium hirsutum landraces, obsolete cultivars and modern cultivars based on high throughput genome-wide sequencing of the core set of genotypes. As a result of the genome-wide scan, we identified 93 differential regions and 311 selection sweeps associated with domestication and improvement. Furthermore, we performed genome-wide association studies to identify traits associated with the differential regions and selection sweeps. Our study provides a genetic basis to understand the domestication process in Chinese cotton cultivars. It also provides a comprehensive insight into changes in genome structure due to selection and improvement during the last century. We also identified multiple genome-wide associations (GWAS associations) for fibre yield, quality and other morphological characteristics.
Mian Faisal Nazir; Yinhua Jia; Haris Ahmed; Shoupu He; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Zareen Sarfraz; Mushtaque Ali; Chenfan Feng; Irum Raza; Gaofei Sun; Zhaoe Pan; Xiongming Du. Genomic Insight into Differentiation and Selection Sweeps in the Improvement of Upland Cotton. Plants 2020, 9, 711 .
AMA StyleMian Faisal Nazir, Yinhua Jia, Haris Ahmed, Shoupu He, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Zareen Sarfraz, Mushtaque Ali, Chenfan Feng, Irum Raza, Gaofei Sun, Zhaoe Pan, Xiongming Du. Genomic Insight into Differentiation and Selection Sweeps in the Improvement of Upland Cotton. Plants. 2020; 9 (6):711.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMian Faisal Nazir; Yinhua Jia; Haris Ahmed; Shoupu He; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Zareen Sarfraz; Mushtaque Ali; Chenfan Feng; Irum Raza; Gaofei Sun; Zhaoe Pan; Xiongming Du. 2020. "Genomic Insight into Differentiation and Selection Sweeps in the Improvement of Upland Cotton." Plants 9, no. 6: 711.
Wheat considered to be the most important among all cereal crops, is grown across various agro-ecological zones around the globe. It is the main staple food playing a prominent role in the economy of the country as well as in the cropping system. The present study was conducted to estimate genotypic correlations among morphological traits and yield using 50 accessions of diploid wheat including 2 parents and 48 RILs at F7:8 stage to determine direct as well as indirect effects. The results presented here showed that generally the coefficients of genotypical correlation (rg) depicted higher values in comparison to the coefficients of phenotypic correlation (rp). Among the morphological traits contributing to the grain yield, genotypic as well as phenotypic coefficients of correlation have been evaluated. All the traits displayed positive correlation with each other except emergence percentage (EP) that depicted negative interaction with booting time (BT), flowering time (FT) and heading time (HT) phenotypically. Highest estimates of direct effect i.e., 2.1217 on grain yield have been counted for booting time however, maximum indirect effect counted on grain yield was for heading time via booting time. Therefore, booting time can be successfully employed as an effective trait in the breeding programs focused on increasing wheat yield.
Muhammad Shahid Iqbal. Cause and effect relationship of morphological attributes with yield in a-genome Wheat. Journal of Applied Research in Plant Sciences 2020, 1, 13 -19.
AMA StyleMuhammad Shahid Iqbal. Cause and effect relationship of morphological attributes with yield in a-genome Wheat. Journal of Applied Research in Plant Sciences. 2020; 1 (1):13-19.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMuhammad Shahid Iqbal. 2020. "Cause and effect relationship of morphological attributes with yield in a-genome Wheat." Journal of Applied Research in Plant Sciences 1, no. 1: 13-19.
Adeel Riaz; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Sajid Fiaz; Sadaruddin Chachar; Rai Muhammad Amir; Bisma Riaz. Multivariate Analysis of Superior Helianthus annuus L. Genotypes Related to Metric Traits. Sains Malaysiana 2020, 49, 461 -470.
AMA StyleAdeel Riaz, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Sajid Fiaz, Sadaruddin Chachar, Rai Muhammad Amir, Bisma Riaz. Multivariate Analysis of Superior Helianthus annuus L. Genotypes Related to Metric Traits. Sains Malaysiana. 2020; 49 (3):461-470.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAdeel Riaz; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Sajid Fiaz; Sadaruddin Chachar; Rai Muhammad Amir; Bisma Riaz. 2020. "Multivariate Analysis of Superior Helianthus annuus L. Genotypes Related to Metric Traits." Sains Malaysiana 49, no. 3: 461-470.
Cotton possesses certain physical features, including leaf and stem trichomes that help plants deter damage caused by insect pests, and to some extent, from abiotic factors as well. Among those features, trichomes (pubescence) hold a special place as a first line of defense and a managemental tool against sucking insect pests of cotton. Different insect pests of cotton (whiteflies, aphids, jassids, and boll weevil) severely damage the yield and quality of the crop. Likewise, whiteflies, aphids, jassids, and other insect pests are considered as potential carriers for cotton leaf curl viruses and other diseases. Genotyping by sequencing (GBS) study was conducted to understand and explore the genomic regions governing hairy (Pubescence) leaves and stem phenotypes. A total of 224 individuals developed from an intraspecific cross (densely haired cotton (Liaoyang duomao mian) × hairless cotton (Zong 128)) and characterized phenotypically for leaf and stem pubescence in different environments. Here we identify and report significant QTLs (quantitative trait loci) associated with leaf and stem pubescence, and the response of plant under pest (aphid) infestation. Further, we identified putative genes colocalized on chromosome A06 governing mechanism for trichome development and host–pest interaction. Our study provides a comprehensive insight into genetic architecture that can be employed to improve molecular marker-assisted breeding programs aimed at developing biotic (insect pests) resilient cotton cultivars.
Haris Ahmed; Mian Faisal Nazir; Zhoe Pan; Wenfang Gong; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Shoupu He; Xiongming Du. Genotyping by Sequencing Revealed QTL Hotspots for Trichome-Based Plant Defense in Gossypium hirsutum. Genes 2020, 11, 368 .
AMA StyleHaris Ahmed, Mian Faisal Nazir, Zhoe Pan, Wenfang Gong, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Shoupu He, Xiongming Du. Genotyping by Sequencing Revealed QTL Hotspots for Trichome-Based Plant Defense in Gossypium hirsutum. Genes. 2020; 11 (4):368.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHaris Ahmed; Mian Faisal Nazir; Zhoe Pan; Wenfang Gong; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Shoupu He; Xiongming Du. 2020. "Genotyping by Sequencing Revealed QTL Hotspots for Trichome-Based Plant Defense in Gossypium hirsutum." Genes 11, no. 4: 368.
Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is the most important fiber crop worldwide. Characterizing genotype by environment interaction (GEI) is helpful to identify stable genotypes across diverse environments. This study was conducted in six environments to compare the performance and stability of 11 inbred lines and 30 intraspecific hybrids of cotton. Analysis of variance using the additive main effects and multiplicative interaction model revealed that genotype (G), environment (E), and GEI had highly significant effects on yield and fiber quality traits. Mean comparisons among genotypes showed that most hybrids had higher means for yield and fiber quality traits than inbred genotypes. Additionally, a larger portion of the total variability in yield traits was explained by E than G and GEI. However, G and GEI combined contributed more to the total variance in fiber traits than E. The first three interaction principal components explained the majority of GEI in all traits under study. For most traits, the environments were not clustered together, implying contrasting interaction with genotypes. Stability measurements indicated that most hybrids showed more stable performance than inbred lines for all traits. The hybrids SJ48-1 × Z98-15 and L28-2 × A2-10 displayed both better performance and stability in yield and fiber quality traits. Our results show the importance of hybridization for improving cotton yield and fiber quality in a wide range of environments.
Kashif Shahzad; Tingxiang Qi; Liping Guo; Huini Tang; Xuexian Zhang; Hailin Wang; Xiuqin Qiao; Meng Zhang; Bingbing Zhang; Juanjuan Feng; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Jianyong Wu; Chaozhu Xing. Adaptability and Stability Comparisons of Inbred and Hybrid Cotton in Yield and Fiber Quality Traits. Agronomy 2019, 9, 516 .
AMA StyleKashif Shahzad, Tingxiang Qi, Liping Guo, Huini Tang, Xuexian Zhang, Hailin Wang, Xiuqin Qiao, Meng Zhang, Bingbing Zhang, Juanjuan Feng, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Jianyong Wu, Chaozhu Xing. Adaptability and Stability Comparisons of Inbred and Hybrid Cotton in Yield and Fiber Quality Traits. Agronomy. 2019; 9 (9):516.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKashif Shahzad; Tingxiang Qi; Liping Guo; Huini Tang; Xuexian Zhang; Hailin Wang; Xiuqin Qiao; Meng Zhang; Bingbing Zhang; Juanjuan Feng; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Jianyong Wu; Chaozhu Xing. 2019. "Adaptability and Stability Comparisons of Inbred and Hybrid Cotton in Yield and Fiber Quality Traits." Agronomy 9, no. 9: 516.
Heterosis, a multigenic complex trait extrapolated as sum total of many phenotypic features, is widely utilized phenomenon in agricultural crops for about a century. It is mainly focused on establishing vigorous cultivars with the fact that its deployment in crops necessitates the perspective of genomic impressions on prior selection for metric traits. In spite of extensive investigations, the actual mysterious genetic basis of heterosis is yet to unravel. Contemporary crop breeding is aimed at enhanced crop production overcoming former achievements. Leading cotton improvement programs remained handicapped to attain significant accomplishments. In mentioned context, a comprehensive project was designed involving a large collection of cotton accessions including 284 lines, 5 testers along with their respective F1 hybrids derived from Line × Tester mating design were evaluated under 10 diverse environments. Heterosis, GCA and SCA were estimated from morphological and fiber quality traits by L × T analysis. For the exploration of elite marker alleles related to heterosis and to provide the material carrying such multiple alleles the mentioned three dependent variables along with trait phenotype values were executed for association study aided by microsatellites in mixed linear model based on population structure and linkage disequilibrium analysis. Highly significant 46 microsatellites were discovered in association with the fiber and yield related traits under study. It was observed that two-thirds of the highly significant associated microsatellites related to fiber quality were distributed on D sub-genome, including some with pleiotropic effect. Newly discovered 32 hQTLs related to fiber quality traits are one of prominent findings from current study. A set of 96 exclusively favorable alleles were discovered and C tester (A971Bt) posited a major contributor of these alleles primarily associated with fiber quality. Hence, to uncover hidden facts lying within heterosis phenomenon, discovery of additional hQTLs is required to improve fibre quality. To grab prominent improvement in influenced fiber quality and yield traits, we suggest the A971 Bt cotton cultivar as fundamental element in advance breeding programs as a parent of choice.
Zareen Sarfraz; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Zhaoe Pan; Yinhua Jia; Shoupu He; Qinglian Wang; Hongde Qin; Jinhai Liu; Hui Liu; Jun Yang; Zhiying Ma; Dongyong Xu; Jinlong Yang; Jinbiao Zhang; Wenfang Gong; Xiaoli Geng; Zhikun Li; Zhongmin Cai; Xuelin Zhang; Xin Zhang; Aifen Huang; Xianda Yi; Guanyin Zhou; Lin Li; Haiyong Zhu; Yujie Qu; Baoyin Pang; Liru Wang; Muhammad Sajid Iqbal; Muhammad Jamshed; Junling Sun; Xiongming Du. Integration of conventional and advanced molecular tools to track footprints of heterosis in cotton. BMC Genomics 2018, 19, 776 .
AMA StyleZareen Sarfraz, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Zhaoe Pan, Yinhua Jia, Shoupu He, Qinglian Wang, Hongde Qin, Jinhai Liu, Hui Liu, Jun Yang, Zhiying Ma, Dongyong Xu, Jinlong Yang, Jinbiao Zhang, Wenfang Gong, Xiaoli Geng, Zhikun Li, Zhongmin Cai, Xuelin Zhang, Xin Zhang, Aifen Huang, Xianda Yi, Guanyin Zhou, Lin Li, Haiyong Zhu, Yujie Qu, Baoyin Pang, Liru Wang, Muhammad Sajid Iqbal, Muhammad Jamshed, Junling Sun, Xiongming Du. Integration of conventional and advanced molecular tools to track footprints of heterosis in cotton. BMC Genomics. 2018; 19 (1):776.
Chicago/Turabian StyleZareen Sarfraz; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Zhaoe Pan; Yinhua Jia; Shoupu He; Qinglian Wang; Hongde Qin; Jinhai Liu; Hui Liu; Jun Yang; Zhiying Ma; Dongyong Xu; Jinlong Yang; Jinbiao Zhang; Wenfang Gong; Xiaoli Geng; Zhikun Li; Zhongmin Cai; Xuelin Zhang; Xin Zhang; Aifen Huang; Xianda Yi; Guanyin Zhou; Lin Li; Haiyong Zhu; Yujie Qu; Baoyin Pang; Liru Wang; Muhammad Sajid Iqbal; Muhammad Jamshed; Junling Sun; Xiongming Du. 2018. "Integration of conventional and advanced molecular tools to track footprints of heterosis in cotton." BMC Genomics 19, no. 1: 776.
To assess genetic variation within a cultivar, four commercial varieties with five individual G. hirsutum genotypes and their bulk were assayed with selected forty 10-mer RAPDs per cultivar via PCR. CIM-473 cultivar showed amplification of 321 bands in total per primer with an average of 8 bands. A range of similarity i.e.; 80% - 100% within the cultivar has been observed for minimum and maximum respectively. CIM-448 showed amplification of 300 bands in total per primer with an average of 7.5 bands. Maximum similarity of 95% and minimum similarity of 84% was observed within the cultivar. In CIM-1100 the total numbers of fragments amplified are 304, with the average of 7.6 bands per primer and are 12% - 20% polymorphic. Similarly, in NIAB-78 the total numbers of fragments amplified were 310, with the average of 7.7 bands per primer. The reliability of RAPD technique for finding genetic resemblances is indicated by the mentioned results. Numerous groups within 5 individual genotypes bulk among 4 cultivars of G. hirsutum L. have been through cluster analysis which was by the unweighted pair group method of arithmetic means (UPGMA). Dendrograms have been used for showing cultivar relationship.
Farah Raheel; Muhammad Kauser Nawaz Shah; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Ijaz Rasool Noorka; Zareen Sarfraz. Genetic Variations and Cultivar Purity within the G. hirsutum Cultivars via RAPD Marker. American Journal of Plant Sciences 2015, 06, 392 -404.
AMA StyleFarah Raheel, Muhammad Kauser Nawaz Shah, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Ijaz Rasool Noorka, Zareen Sarfraz. Genetic Variations and Cultivar Purity within the G. hirsutum Cultivars via RAPD Marker. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 2015; 06 (02):392-404.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFarah Raheel; Muhammad Kauser Nawaz Shah; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Ijaz Rasool Noorka; Zareen Sarfraz. 2015. "Genetic Variations and Cultivar Purity within the G. hirsutum Cultivars via RAPD Marker." American Journal of Plant Sciences 06, no. 02: 392-404.
Due to similar growth pattern and morphology, monocot weeds offer more severe competition with wheat. A field experiment was conducted to screen herbicides most suitable for the control of monocot weeds in wheat. Seven herbicides viz., Puma super 69EW @ 862.5 g a.i. ha-1, Bristle 69 EW @ 1250 ml, Topik 15WP @ 37.05 g a.i. ha-1, Safener15WP @ 247g, Certain 80WD @ 395.2 g and Tremor 24EC @ 247 ml/ha were used. Weedy check where no weed control was practiced was kept as control. All herbicides were sprayed as post-emergence with second irrigation 38 days after crop sowing. The best weed control was accomplished by Safener 15WP 247 g ha-1 as significantly lower weed counts per m2 (11.0) and higher percent weed control (73.4%) were noted after 21 days of its spray. Wheat growth parameters like plant height, number of tillers per m2, spike length and number of spikelets per spike remained statistically at par among various treatments. Significantly higher number of grains per spike (55.67) and 1000 grain weight (36 g) were noted with Puma Super 69EW @ 1250 ml ha-1 and Certain 80WD 395.2 g ha-1, respectively. Although treatments did not differ significantly with respect to wheat grain and biological yields, yet the highest grain yield (3708.3 kg ha-1) and biological yield (10208.3 kg ha-1) were produced by Puma Super 69EW @ 1250 ml ha-1. Based on better weed control and wheat yield, Safener 15WP @ 395.2 ml ha-1 and Puma Super 69EW @ 1250 ml ha-1 were proved to be better in areas where wheat fields are predominantly infested by monocot weeds. Puma super, Bristle Tremore, Safener and Certain were found effective against Avena fatua and Polypogon monspelliensis, less effective against Phalaris minor and ineffective against Poaannua grass.
Zia Mehmood; Muhammad Ashiq; Ijaz Rasool Noorka; Amjed Ali; Saba Tabasum; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal. Chemical Control of Monocot Weeds in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). American Journal of Plant Sciences 2014, 05, 1272 -1276.
AMA StyleZia Mehmood, Muhammad Ashiq, Ijaz Rasool Noorka, Amjed Ali, Saba Tabasum, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal. Chemical Control of Monocot Weeds in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). American Journal of Plant Sciences. 2014; 05 (09):1272-1276.
Chicago/Turabian StyleZia Mehmood; Muhammad Ashiq; Ijaz Rasool Noorka; Amjed Ali; Saba Tabasum; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal. 2014. "Chemical Control of Monocot Weeds in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)." American Journal of Plant Sciences 05, no. 09: 1272-1276.
Ten (10) sunflower genotypes were evaluated in a triplicated randomized complete blocked design in field for plant height, stem diameter at base, internodal length, head diameter, number of whorls head-1, achene weight head-1, 100-achene weight, achene oil and protein content. Association among various plant traits and direct and indirect effects of various traits on achene weight head-1 were estimated. Correlations of head diameter, 100-achene weight, stem diameter at base, internodal length and oil contents were positive and significant with achene weight head-1. Path analysis showed that direct effects of plant height, head diameter, 100-achene weight and oil contents were positive while direct effects of stem diameter at base, internodal length, number of fertile whorls head-1 and protein contents were negative on achene weight head-1. This shows that selection based on head diameter, 100-achene weight, plant height, internodal length and stem diameter at base will be more effective in improving yield. Key words: Sunflower, correlation coefficient, path coefficient, yield components.
M Fida Hassan S; Shahid Iqbal Muhammad; Rabbani Ghulam; Naeem- Ud- Din; Shabbir Ghulam; Riaz Muhammad; Rasool Noorka Ijaz; S. M. Fida Hassan; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Ghulam Rabbani; Ghulam Shabbir; Muhammad Riaz; Ijaz Rasool Noorka. Correlation and path analysis for yield and yield components in sunflower (Helianthus annus. L). African Journal of Biotechnology 2013, 12, 1968 -1971.
AMA StyleM Fida Hassan S, Shahid Iqbal Muhammad, Rabbani Ghulam, Naeem- Ud- Din, Shabbir Ghulam, Riaz Muhammad, Rasool Noorka Ijaz, S. M. Fida Hassan, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Ghulam Rabbani, Ghulam Shabbir, Muhammad Riaz, Ijaz Rasool Noorka. Correlation and path analysis for yield and yield components in sunflower (Helianthus annus. L). African Journal of Biotechnology. 2013; 12 (16):1968-1971.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM Fida Hassan S; Shahid Iqbal Muhammad; Rabbani Ghulam; Naeem- Ud- Din; Shabbir Ghulam; Riaz Muhammad; Rasool Noorka Ijaz; S. M. Fida Hassan; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Ghulam Rabbani; Ghulam Shabbir; Muhammad Riaz; Ijaz Rasool Noorka. 2013. "Correlation and path analysis for yield and yield components in sunflower (Helianthus annus. L)." African Journal of Biotechnology 12, no. 16: 1968-1971.