Publications by authors named "Wanessa Francesconi Stida"
Genetic divergence and truncation and simultaneous selection in inbred families (S) of elephant grass for bioenergetic purposes via mixed models.
Moisés Ambrósio Rogério Figueiredo Daher Josefa Grasiela Silva Santana Cleudiane Lopes Leite Joao Victor Bousquet Duarte Wanessa Francesconi Stida
Sci Rep
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The State University of North Fluminense has been running a breeding program for 15 years to create new cultivars of elephant grass, aimed specifically at meeting the needs of local producers in Rio de Janeiro due to a lack of available cultivars.
- The study analyzed 11 inbred families of elephant grass by estimating genetic diversity and variances, and utilized mixed models to identify the best genotypes based on traits like dry matter production and plant height.
- Results indicated that certain families were highly productive and genetically diverse, with selection indices suggesting that certain approaches could yield greater gains in genotypic quality.
Common bean provides diet rich in vitamins, fiber, minerals, and protein, which could contribute into food security of needy populations in many countries. Developing genotypes that associate favorable agronomic and grain quality traits in the common bean crop could increase the chances of adopting new cultivars black bean. In this context, the present study aimed at selection of superior black bean lines using multi-variate indexes, Smith-Hazel-index, and genotype by yield*trait biplot analysis.
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