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- Title
Matching inbred lines of Brussels sprouts for flowering characteristics, as an aid to improving F<sub>1</sub> hybrid seed production.
- Authors
FAULKNER, G. J.; SMITH, B. M.; DRAYCOTT, A.
- Abstract
SUMMARY Previous work at the National Vegetable Research Station indicated that cross-pollination of Brussels sprouts by honeybees could be improved when parent lines with similar flowering characteristics were used. During 1973-5 inbred lines were tested at three sites for matching ability based on flowering times, plant height and flower colour. One pair of inbreds satisfied all criteria at all sites, and a further twelve gave satisfactory results. Two pairs visually matched in 1973 were grown in larger plots in 1973-4 to assess the effect of matching on honeybee behaviour. Results showed that matching improved cross-pollination by honeybees between the parent lines.
- Publication
Annals of Applied Biology, 1977, Vol 86, Issue 3, p423
- ISSN
0003-4746
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1744-7348.1977.tb01858.x