Search Results - "McElroy, A.R"

Flowering time in oat: Genotype characterization for photoperiod and vernalization response by Locatelli, A.B., Federizzi, L.C., Milach, S.C.K., McElroy, A.R.

“…Flowering time is an important component in the adaptation of oat to sub-tropical environments. Genotypes differ in their response to photoperiod and to…”
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molecular linkage map with associated QTLs from a hulless x covered spring oat population by De Koeyer, D.L, Tinker, N.A, Wight, C.P, Deyl, J, Burrows, V.D, O'Donoughue, L.S, Lybaert, A, Molnar, S.J, Armstrong, K.C, Fedak, G

“…In spring-type oat (Avena sativa L.), quantitative trait loci (QTLs) detected in adapted populations may have the greatest potential for improving germplasm…”
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Genetic Progress from 40 Years of Orchardgrass Breeding in North America Measured under Hay Management by Casler, M. D., Fales, S. L., McElroy, A. R., Hall, M. H., Hoffman, L. D., Leath, K. T.

“…There has been considerable activity in breeding orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) cultivars in North America during the latter half of the 20th century,…”
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Evaluation of selected warm-season grasses for biomass production in areas with a short growing season by Madakadze, I.C., Coulman, B.E., Mcelroy, A.R., Stewart, K.A., Smith, D.L.

“…Field studies were conducted in 1994 and 1995 to determine the phenology, leaf and tiller characteristics and yield of 22 warm-season grasses in south western…”
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Genetic progress from 40 years of orchardgrass breeding in North America measured under management-intensive rotational grazing by Casler, M.D, Fales, S.L, Undersander, D.J, McElroy, A.R

“…There has been considerable activity in breeding orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) cultivars in North America during the latter half of the 20th century…”
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Genotype and environmental effects on natto soybean quality traits by Cober, E.R, Fregeau-Reid, J.A, Pietrzak, L.N, McElroy, A.R, Voldeng, H.D

“…Production of small-seeded natto soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] has increased in eastern Canada during the past decade. Improved natto quality…”
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AC Nordic orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) by McElroy, A.R

“…AC Nordic is a late-maturing orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) cultivar. It was developed by mass selection for yield, persistence and resistance to stem…”
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AC Graze tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) by McElroy, A.R

“…AC Graze, tested as Syn-A, is a late-maturing forage-type tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) cultivar. It was developed by mass selection for vigor,…”
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Media and genotype effects on the development and conversion of somatic alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) embryos by Hindson, S. (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Summerland, BC, Canada.), McElroy, A.R, Portelance, C

“…Various preconditioning treatments of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) somatic embryos to improve embryo quality and conversion were studied. Four different…”
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Evaluation of stem strength of alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.) genotypes by Ames, N., McElroy, A.R., Akin, D.E., Lyon, C.E.

“…Stem strength, as an estimate of forage intake potential, could be a useful selection parameter in alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.) breeding programs, but there…”
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AC splendor orchardgrass (Dactylis, glomerata L.) by McElroy, A.R

“…AC Splendor is a late-maturing orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) cultivar. It was developed by phenotypic selection within cv. Rideau for winter hardiness,…”
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Expected levels of heterozygosity in autotetraploid progeny populations by McElroy, A.R. (Agriculture Canada Plant Research Centre, Ottawa, Ont. (Canada))

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Evaluation of timothy (Phleum pratense L.) genotypes for yield and quality in simulated swards by McElroy, A.R

“…Previous studies have indicated that individual timothy (Phleum pratense L.) genotypes being evaluated for quality should be grown under competition. There is…”
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The effect of temperature on quality characteristics in timothy (Phleum pratense L.) genotypes by Ames, N, McElroy, A.R, Erfle, J

“…Improving the nutritive value of timothy (Phleum pratense L.) through breeding is dependent on selecting for genetic traits which directly contribute to…”
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transplant plug technique for production of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) plants from somatic embryos by McElroy, A.R, Brown, D.C.W

“…A transplant plug technique was developed that uses in vitro somatic embryogenesis techniques to mass-multiply alfalfa plants in a form suitable for direct…”
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Genotype X environment interactions for in vitro digestibility of timothy (Phleum pratense L.) genotypes by McElroy, A.R, Christie, B.R

“…Improved in vitro digestibility (IVD) is an important goal in timothy (Phleum pratense L.) breeding. This study examines the effect of genotype x environment…”
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Variation in digestibility decline with advance in maturity among timothy (Phleum pratense L.) genotypes by McElroy, A.R, Christie, B.R

“…The in vitro digestibility (IVD) of timothy (Phleum pratense L.) declines with advance in maturity. Forage quality reductions resulting from late harvesting…”
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Potential forage value of some eastern Canadian sedges (Cyperaceae: Carex) by Catling, P. M., A. R. Mc Elroy, Spicer, K. W.

“…The relationship between forage value and various factors, including sectional classification, species, moisture, light, and date and year of collection, was…”
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