Flowering induction in cassava using photoperiod extension premature pruning and plant growth regulators.

ABSTRACT: Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a vital crop for food and economic security in many regions of the world. Despite the economic and social importance of cassava, challenges persist in developing superior varieties that meet the needs of farmers in terms of agronomic performance, nutritional quality, and resistance to pests and diseases. One of the main obstacles for genetic improvement is the lack of synchronization in flowering and the abortion of young flowers, making planned crosses and progeny production difficult. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of photoperiod, premature pruning, and growth regulators on cassava flowering under low-altitude conditions in Brazil. Eight cassava clones with contrasting flowering capacity were assessed in Cruz das Almas, B

SUBMITTER: Santos AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10553807 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature