The Fastest and Most Reliable Identification of True Hybrids in the Genus L.

After crosses, the identification of true hybrids is not only the most important step in the initiation of a breeding program but also plays a crucial role in the improvement of hybrid varieties. However, current morphological or molecular-based hybrid identification methods are time-consuming and costly approaches that require knowledge and skill, as well as specific lab equipment. In the current study, , direct or immediate effect of pollen on seeds was used to identify true hybrids in the genus L.

Progress of Genomics-Driven Approaches for Sustaining Underutilized Legume Crops in the Post-Genomic Era.

Legume crops, belonging to the Fabaceae family, are of immense importance for sustaining global food security. Many legumes are profitable crops for smallholder farmers due to their unique ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen and their intrinsic ability to thrive on marginal land with minimum inputs and low cultivation costs. Recent progress in genomics shows promise for future genetic gains in major grain legumes.

Salt stress induces endoplasmic reticulum stress-responsive genes in a grapevine rootstock.

Grapevines, although adapted to occasional drought or salt stress, are relatively sensitive to growth- and yield-limiting salinity stress. To understand the molecular mechanisms of salt tolerance and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and identify genes commonly regulated by both stresses in grapevine, we investigated transcript profiles in leaves of the salt-tolerant grapevine rootstock 1616C under salt- and ER-stress. Among 1643 differentially expressed transcripts at 6 h post-treatment in leaves, 29 were unique to ER stress, 378 were unique to salt stress, and 16 were common to both stresses.

Development of New SSR (Simple Sequence Repeat) Markers for Lentils (Lens culinaris Medik.) from Genomic Library Enriched with AG and AC Microsatellites.

Simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers are the major molecular tools for genetic and genomic researches that have been extensively developed and used in major crops. However, few are available for lentils (Lens culinaris M.), economically an important cool-season legume.

Genetic Relationships Among Olive (Olea europaea L.) Cultivars Native to Turkey.

Olive is a widely cultivated, mainly in the Mediterranean region, and economically important fruit species used as both olive oil and table olive consumption. In Turkey, more than 50 olive cultivars have been authorized for commercial plantations, representing the developmental base for the olive industry. The aim of the present study was to identify genetic relationships among the most widely grown 27 olive cultivars in Turkey, using microsatellite or simple sequence repeat markers.