RGB-image method enables indirect selection for leaf spot resistance and yield estimation in a groundnut breeding program in Western Africa.

Early Leaf Spot (ELS) caused by the fungus Passalora arachidicola and Late Leaf Spot (LLS) also caused by the fungus Nothopassalora personata, are the two major groundnut ( L.) destructive diseases in Ghana. Accurate phenotyping and genotyping to develop groundnut genotypes resistant to Leaf Spot Diseases (LSD) and to increase groundnut production is critically important in Western Africa.

Corrigendum: Peanut Leaf Wilting Estimation From RGB Color Indices and Logistic Models.

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Aerial high-throughput phenotyping of peanut leaf area index and lateral growth.

Leaf area index (LAI) is the ratio of the total one-sided leaf area to the ground area, whereas lateral growth (LG) is the measure of canopy expansion. They are indicators for light capture, plant growth, and yield. Although LAI and LG can be directly measured, this is time consuming.

Peanut Leaf Wilting Estimation From RGB Color Indices and Logistic Models.

Peanut ( L.) is an important crop for United States agriculture and worldwide. Low soil moisture is a major constraint for production in all peanut growing regions with negative effects on yield quantity and quality.

Foliar application of benzovindiflupyr shows non-fungicidal effects in wheat plants.

Background: The fungicide benzovindiflupyr belongs to the class of succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors (SDHIs). Certain SDHIs have shown plant physiological effects, so-called secondary effects, that appeared to be related to the plant water status. Therefore, the effect of benzovindiflupyr on transpiration of leaves and whole wheat plants was studied under controlled conditions.