• He defined the ideotype as plants that have comprehensive agronomic traits known to influence photosynthesis, growth habit, and grain yield (in cereals). (frontiersin.org)
  • Other agronomic traits, such as plant height (PH), node of the first fruiting branch (NFFB) and height of the NFFB (HNFFB), have also been used as earliness indexes [ 5 , 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Performance data includes lint yield, fiber quality traits and other important agronomic traits. (cottoninc.com)
  • However, the unfavorable correlations between the lint yield and fiber quality limit conventional breeding programs in improving upland cotton. (isaaa.org)
  • Thus, combining molecular tools and conventional breeding methods is necessary to develop cotton cultivars with better quality. (isaaa.org)
  • To construct a relatively high density map and determine complex traits associated with fiber quality traits, Ke Zhang and colleagues from Southwest University in China used three upland cotton cultivars to make a segregating population. (isaaa.org)
  • This genetic map and QTL can be used for breeding programs of upland cotton to further improve fiber quality. (isaaa.org)
  • Cotton fiber quality, yield and stress tolerance needs improvement. (usda.gov)
  • The day-neutral lines are now available for use in cotton breeding programs for trait improvement and to expand genetic variability. (usda.gov)
  • Textile industry monitors maturity variations within cotton materials to produce good and consistent quality of yarns and fabrics. (usda.gov)
  • Thus, textile industry and cotton breeders broadly use Advanced Fiber Information System (AFIS) for measuring maturity distribution and IFC indirectly but efficiently. (usda.gov)
  • The comparisons showed that AFIS is a suitable instrument for monitoring maturity distributions and IFC values for routine textile processing of commercial cotton materials composed of intermediate mature and mature fibers, but not for cotton materials composed of severely immature or overly mature fibers that are frequently used by cotton breeders and geneticists. (usda.gov)
  • Reducing maturity variations within cotton materials is important in the textile industry for improving a quality of end-products. (usda.gov)
  • and (3) Defendant Monsanto must modify its cottonseed trait licenses with seed companies to permit licensees to breed and sell, without penalty, cottonseed containing non-Monsanto traits and cottonseed containing both licensed Monsanto traits and non-Monsanto traits, and modify its Cotton States licenses to remove any provision that allows Monsanto to terminate the license if the licensee sells cottonseed containing other traits. (justice.gov)
  • Unlike natural fibers that you might find in nature, like wool or cotton, synthetic fibers are found in the lab. (carryology.com)
  • Conversion of low-quality cotton to bioplastics. (ttu.edu)
  • Molecular weight and organization of cellulose at different stages of cotton fiber development. (ttu.edu)
  • Kinetics of cellulose deposition in developing cotton fibers studied by thermogravimetric analysis. (ttu.edu)
  • X-ray diffraction and FTIR investigations of cellulose deposition during cotton fiber development. (ttu.edu)
  • We have seen new and expanded traits that make cotton easier to manage with fewer inputs. (cottonfarming.com)
  • Despite ongoing efforts to gather data on the effects of heat stress on cotton growth and development, there remains a critical gap in understanding the distinct influence of high temperatures during the day and night on cotton yield and quality. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Also, identifying mechanisms and target traits that induce greater high day and night temperature tolerance is essential for breeding climate-resilient cotton for future uncertain climates. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To bridge these knowledge gaps, we embarked on a rigorous and comprehensive review of published literature, delving into the impact of heat stress on cotton yields and the consequential losses in fiber quality. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Cotton is exceptionally well-suited to meet the growing demands of our global population as a valuable source of fiber generating income and sustaining over 100 million households (Fairtrade Foundation 2022 ). (biomedcentral.com)
  • 2020 ). The projected rate of decline in cotton seed yield with increasing temperature provides a compelling rationale for exploring key traits and mechanisms that will help breed heat stress resilient cotton for the future. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Various annual crops such as cotton ( Gossypium hirsutum ), hemp ( Cannabis sativa ), jute ( Corchorus capsularis ), kapok ( Ceiba petandra ), and coconut ( Cocos nucifera ) are known to produce natural fibers. (ncsu.edu)
  • It's made with high-quality, combed ring-spun cotton. (printful.com)
  • Plant height (PH) and fruit branch number (FBN) are important traits for improving yield and mechanical harvesting of cotton. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Cotton is mainly grown for its natural fiber and edible oil. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The fiber obtained from cotton is the indispensable raw material for the textile industries. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Gossypium hirsutum L., or upland cotton, is an important renewable resource for textile fiber. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To enhance understanding of the genetic basis of cotton earliness, we constructed an intra-specific recombinant inbred line population (RIL) containing 137 lines, and performed linkage map construction and quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Earliness, a distinctive characteristic of short-season cotton, is a complex agronomic trait of a quantitative genetic nature [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, cotton, as the most important natural fiber crop, is not tolerant to herbicides in China, and the EPSPS and BAR family genes have not yet been characterized in cotton. (bvsalud.org)
  • They have detected 63 quantitative trait loci (QTL) or portions of the DNA with linked genes that confer a quantitative trait. (isaaa.org)
  • CLSM-based semi-quantitative in situ estimations of cellulose and lignin contents in fiber bundles were performed using orthochromatic Congo red (CR) and acridine orange (AO) labeling, respectively. (afs-journal.org)
  • Construction of High-Density Genetic Map and Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci for Growth Habit-Related Traits of Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L. (frontiersin.org)
  • The quantitative trait locus (QTL) analysis of the growth habit-related traits was conducted based on phenotyping data from seven environments. (frontiersin.org)
  • Although the genetic basis of β -glucan biosynthesis has been widely studied, a genome-wide association study (GWAS) is still required for a scan of the candidate genes related to the complex quantitative trait based on the high-quality barley reference genome. (techscience.com)
  • However, you probably don't think much about a bag made from jute fibers. (emmagem.com)
  • They're strong and durable thanks to the supernatural strength of jute fibers, they can be dyed in numerous ways to create stunning aesthetics, they don't sit around in landfills when they finally wear out, and they don't require destructive practices to manufacture. (emmagem.com)
  • To maintain lint yield potential without compromising its quality under high-temperature stress, it is essential to understand the effects of heat stress on various stages of plant growth and development, and associated tolerance mechanisms. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Through conventional breeding , scientists have improved various traits of the crop, especially in increasing its yield and improving its quality. (isaaa.org)
  • Microarrays representing thousands of individual genes allow very high throughput analysis of genes and gene expression patterns will facilitate identification and genetic transfer of significant traits from one crop species to the other in a regulated fashion which is major difference between conventional breeding and biotechnology. (science20.com)
  • It is a higher fiber crop so it's less desirable for young animals. (practicalfarmers.org)
  • Flowering time and intercourse dedication in hemp (Hashish sativa L.) strongly affect fiber high quality and seed manufacturing of this crop. (aabioetica.org)
  • Alpaca fiber is naturally water-repellent and fire resistant. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the United States, groups of smaller alpaca breeders have banded together to create "fiber co-ops," to make the manufacture of alpaca fiber products less expensive. (wikipedia.org)
  • According to archaeological studies alpaca fiber was similar in quality to the wild vicuña prior to the Spanish Conquests in the 1500s. (wikipedia.org)
  • 2,000-year-old Paracas textiles are thought to include alpaca fiber. (wikipedia.org)
  • The first European importations of alpaca fiber were into Spain. (wikipedia.org)
  • This blend is the perfect balance between the heat-regulating qualities of alpaca fiber, breathability and classic style. (inkari-alpaca.com)
  • The objective of this study was to determine drought tolerance, kernel (KY) and fodder yield and quality amongst diverse groundnut genotypes for direct production or breeding. (cgiar.org)
  • A total of 39 QTLs for growth habit-related traits was detected on 10 chromosomes explaining 4.55-27.74% of the phenotypic variance, in which 6 QTLs were for lateral branch angle, 8 QTLs were for extent radius, 7 QTLs were for the index of plant type, 11 QTLs were for main stem height, and 7 QTLs were for lateral branch length. (frontiersin.org)
  • A total of 247 QTLs for six earliness-related traits were detected in 6 consecutive years. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In addition, 55 QTL coincidence regions representing more than 60 % of total QTLs were found on 22 chromosomes, which indicated that several earliness-related traits might be simultaneously improved. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Fibers isolated from representative accessions of locations 3 and 4 showed the highest cellulose contents and superior physical properties. (afs-journal.org)
  • The results obtained from biochemical analyses of cellulose and lignin contents of fiber bundles among the accessions correlate significantly with CR and AO fluorescence values using non-invasive methods. (afs-journal.org)
  • This study aimed to access different desirable characteristics of nine Hibiscus cannabinus L. accessions based on morphophysiological characteristics and fiber tensile strength for an effective selection of H. cannabinus plant improvement. (ncsu.edu)
  • The present study suggests the selection of control, V4383, HC2, and FH952 accessions for a breeding line as they possess high fiber yield, fiber strength, and photosynthetic efficiency. (ncsu.edu)
  • This trait will keep the sorghum for going reproductive until the photoperiod is less than 12 hours and 20 minutes per day to maintain forage quality until that fall harvest window. (practicalfarmers.org)
  • The same photoperiod traits and considerations apply to hybridized sorghum as forage sorghum (see above). (practicalfarmers.org)
  • With this type of forage sorghum, the highest quality occurs when it is harvested right after the plant is heading and it's shedding pollen. (farmprogress.com)
  • BMR forage sorghum should be available in both headed and headless options and is a good option for increasing fiber digestion in livestock and dairy. (farmprogress.com)
  • Plant growth habit is an important and complex agronomic trait and is associated with yield, disease resistance, and mechanized harvesting in peanuts. (frontiersin.org)
  • But because the new technology contains a combination of traits, the US and Canadian agencies said that it is not likely that insects could develop resistance to them. (foodnavigator-usa.com)
  • Native landraces are valuable genetic resources for traits such as disease and pest resistance, environmental tolerance and other qualities of interest such as nutrition and fiber for breeding programs. (cipotato.org)
  • Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) was used to study fiber developmental stages in emerging branches using the intrinsic fluorescence properties of lignin and chlorophyll. (afs-journal.org)
  • Physical properties of B. balcooa fibers from different gene pools were studied, and biochemical estimations of lignin and cellulose contents were performed. (afs-journal.org)
  • A CLSM-based study demonstrated the possibility of differentiating stages of fiber development with autofluorescent markers of lignin and lignin precursors that would help to define stages of fiber development and maturation in bamboo effectively, which is a prerequisite for understanding the mechanism of fiber development at the molecular level in bamboo. (afs-journal.org)
  • and fodder quality parameters such as the contents of dry matter, ash, nitrogen (NC), neutral detergent fiber (NDFDM), acid detergent fiber (ADFDM), acid detergent lignin (ADLDM), in vitro digestibility, and metabolizable energy. (cgiar.org)
  • Additionally, many should be familiar with the BMR trait and know that BMR forages are lower in lignin and more digestible. (farmprogress.com)
  • Weeds seriously affect the yield and quality of crops. (bvsalud.org)
  • The aim of this study is to establish a non-invasive and efficient method of screening superior fiber quality from the wild gene pool of B. balcooa . (afs-journal.org)
  • Farmers who adopt the new seeds will also be able plant more land with the herbicide resistant, insect-protected corn and leave less refuge land - that which is planted with crops that lack insect protection traits. (foodnavigator-usa.com)
  • At the moment, US farmers are allowed to plant up to 80 percent of their acreage with insect resistant crops, but are required to plant the other 20 percent - known as the refuge - with non-protected crops in order to reduce the possibility that insects could evolve to deal with the trait. (foodnavigator-usa.com)
  • H. cannabinus however has advantages of harvesting operation and cost-effectiveness because the fiber is obtained from its vegetative plant part (stem) instead of reproductive plant part, and the fiber yields are greater than those of the above mentioned crops (Tahery 2011). (ncsu.edu)
  • During the rainy season, which lasts for about three months, forage is abundant, and has good nutritional quality. (scielo.org.za)
  • In some species, the social partner seems to increase its reproductive investment if the color trait is experimentally enhanced, suggesting that color change could act as a signal. (bvsalud.org)
  • Biotechnology allows the transfer of a gene for a specific trait from one plant variety or species to another, is one important piece of the puzzle of sustainable development. (science20.com)
  • The fibers of jute plants have been used to make twine and ropes since people first learned to twist-braid plant fibers. (emmagem.com)
  • Those fibers, like any other plant fibers, will break down naturally when left in the elements. (emmagem.com)
  • The effects of exposure to any hazardous such as an industrial plant, or from a container, such substance depend on the dose, the duration, how as a drum or bottle, it enters the environment as a you are exposed, personal traits and habits, and chemical emission. (cdc.gov)
  • Additional genetic variability for these desirable traits is required. (usda.gov)
  • Within-sample maturity variation is estimated as 'immature fiber content (IFC)' that is the percentage of fibers within a sample composed of a cell wall thickness of less than a certain maturity threshold. (usda.gov)
  • Comparative analyses showed mean maturity represents a complex fibre trait composed of mature, immature, and severely immature fibres within each reference material, and the IFC determined by three methods with a common threshold shows strong and significant correlations despite the differences in their distribution curves. (usda.gov)
  • A great deal of information is collected and presented to help evaluate fiber quality, maturity, growth characteristics and other variety traits as well as yield. (cottonfarming.com)
  • Huacaya, an alpaca that grows soft spongy fiber, has natural crimp, thus making a naturally elastic yarn well-suited for knitting. (wikipedia.org)
  • Flaxseed is naturally rich in omega-3 ALA and fiber health-supporting nutrients your consumers are sure to benefit from. (foodnavigator-usa.com)
  • Asbestos minerals have separable long fibers that are strong and flexible enough to be spun and woven and are heat resistant. (cdc.gov)
  • Barley grain is a valuable source of β -glucan, which is an important component of dietary fiber with significant human health benefits. (techscience.com)
  • Most important, though, is the tremendous quality of a Large Black's meat: Its short muscle fibers are micro-marbled with fat, making the meat especially tender. (aspennature.org)
  • Your designs can help you stand out from competitors, but high-quality products are just as important. (printful.com)
  • While huacaya fiber is similar to sheep's wool, it is warmer, not prickly, and has no lanolin, which makes it hypoallergenic. (wikipedia.org)
  • Millets (several varieties include German, Pearl, Japanese - Daniel's favorite is Japanese Pearl Millet) can also be ordered with BMR to increase forage quality. (practicalfarmers.org)
  • In the dry season, the availability and quality of forage are reduced because of cell wall lignification and decreased crude protein content (Bodner & Robles, 2017). (scielo.org.za)
  • Bigger stem diameter was an indicator of fiber yield in attempts to apply crossing and selection to improve performance. (ncsu.edu)
  • The fiber tensile modulus, however, was found to be inversely correlated with fiber diameter. (ncsu.edu)
  • Small diameter fibers and particles may remain suspended in the air for a long time and be carried long distances by wind or water before settling down. (cdc.gov)
  • Larger diameter fibers and particles tend to settle more quickly. (cdc.gov)
  • Here we report genetic diversity, population characteristics, the extent of linkage disequilibrium (LD), and association mapping of fiber quality traits using 202 microsatellite marker primer pairs in 335 G. hirsutum germplasm grown in two diverse environments, Uzbekistan and Mexico. (scienceweb.uz)
  • Carcass characteristics, non-carcass components and meat quality were evaluated. (scielo.org.za)
  • Asbestos fibers are not able to move through soil. (cdc.gov)
  • Suris, prized for their longer and silkier fibers, are estimated to make up 19-20% of the North American alpaca population. (wikipedia.org)
  • Also known as "The Fiber of the gods", Alpaca was used to make clothing for royalty. (wikipedia.org)
  • We tailor stiffness for every size to make sure every rider gets the same ride quality. (ubikes.com)
  • With Electra's legendary quality, style, comfort and control, the Sprocket will make your kid as happy as you are. (encinabicyclecenters.com)
  • which is a network of fibers that make up the cell's structural framework. (medlineplus.gov)
  • It is a soft, durable, luxurious and silky natural fiber. (wikipedia.org)
  • Jump forward another 12 years to 1990, and DSM had successfully established Dyneema® as the strongest and most durable lightweight commercial fiber in the world. (carryology.com)
  • The unique blend of fibers provides an ideal balance between softness, comfort and style. (inkari-alpaca.com)
  • It's received tons of top-rated reviews for its softness and quality. (printful.com)
  • It too can come with BMR capabilities and with variable ratios of cross (20-80 or 94-6) you can maximize yield to the level that it doesn't compromise quality for the livestock you're feeding it to. (practicalfarmers.org)
  • Recent years have seen the rapid development of varieties with new transgenic traits, making the options sometimes difficult to wade through. (cottonfarming.com)
  • Along with Spectra, Dyneema® is one of the two predominant types of fiber known as an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fiber, or UHMwPE. (carryology.com)
  • The Megatower's big wheels, long travel, and tough carbon fiber chassis delivers the high-speed security traits of a downhill bike. (go-ride.com)
  • Design Details: Glovebox Place everything you need for a ride beneath the reassuringly high-quality latch and panel in the downtube, including your driving gloves. (go-ride.com)
  • If you want to appeal to the modern consumer's sense of fashion from a business perspective, designing high-quality bags that look great from jute is the way to go. (emmagem.com)
  • If you're looking for a high-quality accessory that exudes the modern sense of style, check out some jute bags , today. (emmagem.com)
  • When looking for a high-quality t-shirt, you can begin with 3 basic things: style, fabric, and fit. (printful.com)
  • Breathing high levels of asbestos fibers for a long time may result in scar-like tissue in the lungs and in the pleural membrane (lining) that surrounds the lung. (cdc.gov)
  • What makes this little guy a modern-day miracle is that it happens to possess some incredible qualities. (carryology.com)
  • Increase protein intake - eat a good variety (fish for w3FAs, red meat for haem and chicken breast for quality muscle fibre. (deeperblue.com)
  • Why chicken breast helps for quality muscle fiber more than any other meat? (deeperblue.com)
  • The effects of exposure to any hazardous substance depend on the dose, the duration, how you are exposed, personal traits and habits, and whether other chemicals are present. (cdc.gov)
  • Analyzing fiber quality economics also reveals that $40-$50 per acre could be lost when a variety with poor fiber quality is planted. (cottonfarming.com)
  • In each sex, greater deterioration of the reflectance trait affected by the manipulation was accompanied by increased feeding rate by the partner. (bvsalud.org)
  • Genetic control of growth traits in shortleaf pine in Missouri. (missouri.edu)
  • [ 9 ] In a recent study, severe tooth loss in older adults was found to be a key indicator of a compromised dietary quality. (medscape.com)
  • Moisture incursion into occupied spaces and HVAC systems was found to be a common trait of office buildings reporting outbreaks of disease. (cdc.gov)
  • There are two types of alpaca: Huacaya (which produce a dense, soft, crimpy sheep-like fiber), and the Suri (with silky pencil-like locks, resembling dreadlocks but without matted fibers). (wikipedia.org)
  • Aside from corporate politics and funding issues, there was a major hurdle in figuring out how to produce these fibers on a commercial level. (carryology.com)
  • paint and plastics industry, and is used to produce be used for many of the same purposes, although polyester fibers. (cdc.gov)
  • Plumage color has traditionally been regarded as a static ornamental trait, but evidence is accumulating for significant color changes without molt that typically reduce the conspicuousness of ornamentation. (bvsalud.org)
  • Suri fiber is more similar to natural silk and hangs off the body in locks that have a dreadlock appearance. (wikipedia.org)
  • The fiber of one's tie should either be silk or silk-like fabric. (morrismendez.com)