A new method for hybrid seed production based on cytoplasmic male sterility combined with a lethal gene and a female sterile pollenizer in Capsicum annuum L. |
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Authors: | S Daskalov L Mihailov |
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Institution: | (1) Institute of Genetics, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria |
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Abstract: | Summary A new improved method for hybrid seed production was successfully tested. This method is based on using a cytoplasmic male sterile line possessing a lethal gene with action that can be easily inhibited and a female sterile pollenizer. The lethal gene ensures 100% purity of the F1 crop. The female sterile pollenizer provides a permanent abundant flowering with excess of pollen grains that leads to increased hybrid seed production without additional labour expenses. The described scheme is applicable for other crops as well. |
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Keywords: | Cytoplasmic male sterility Lethal genes Female sterility Hybrid seed production Capsicum annum L |
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