[PDF] The North American Plums Prunus Spp eBook

Author : Dario Chavez
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Release : 2019
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North America is a center of diversity for Prunus species. Tree architecture, chilling requirement, heat requirement, fruit development period, fruit size, fruit texture, disease resistance, and adaptive changes to multiple environmental conditions are a few examples of the traits of which tremendous genetic variability is available in the native plum species. Wild native Prunus species constitute an important potential source of genetic diversity for stone fruit breeding and selection. A review of the North American plum taxonomic treatment and phylogenetic studies is described. Various studies have been done with three major groups being identified: Americana series, Chickasaw series, and Beach series.

Author : Darío Javier Chávez Velásquez
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Page : 464 pages
File Size : 41,94 MB
Release : 2013
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North America is a center of diversity for Prunus species. Tree architecture, chilling requirement, heat requirement, fruit development period, fruit size, fruit texture, disease resistance, and adaptive changes to multiple environmental conditions, are a few examples of the traits of which tremendous genetic variability is available in the native plum species. Wild native Prunus species constitute an important potential source of genetic diversity for stone fruit breeding and selection. The study of genetic variability within the subgenus Prunus section Prunocerasus was the primary objective of this research. Analyses recovered the primary species relationships within section Prunocerasus. High levels of genetic variation were found across the major groups. In addition, possible candidates of selection for soil and climate adaptation were identified that are potentially useful in rootstock and scion breeding programs for peaches, apricots, and plums.

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Release : 2005
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The North American plums (Prunus subgenus Prunus section Prunocerasus; Rosaceae) are a closely related group with approximately 17 commonly recognized species and lesser taxa. They are infamous for their very poor development of reproductively isolating barriers and most are interfertile in many combinations. This interfertility blurs nearly all morphologically-based taxonomic boundaries. Even still, geographically related morphological variation exists and when intermediates are ignored several taxa may be seen as being reasonably different from one another with respect to both morphology and ecology. Additionally, the ranges of most of the North American plum taxa overlap with the ranges of several others. The only exception is P. subcordata, which is the only species in the section whose range is west of the Rocky Mountains. The aim of this dissertation research was to infer a phylogeny for the group in an attempt to understand their complicated evolutionary history. Emphasis was placed on using molecular tools (e.g., PCR and DNA sequencing) to tease apart their intricate relationships. The importance of this course of study includes but is not limited to: (1) better understanding a difficult group of taxa for academic reasons, (2) accumulating data to better understand these taxa so that conservation efforts can be better focused (e.g., P. geniculata is Federally Endangered), (3) better understanding the relationships among a group of plants with economic importance, (4) testing the limits of tools currently used in plant molecular systematics--the North American plums posit a problem at the boundary between molecular phylogenetics and population genetics, and (5) adding to a body of knowledge surrounding longstanding biogeographic questions of North America, namely the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain disjunction to the Great Lakes region and the eastern North America-western North America disjunction. This research dissertation is the accumulation of information from four original research papers and a National Science Foundation Dissertation Improvement Grant. All papers have either been published, submitted, or will be submitted to the American Journal of Botany. The results of this coarse of study showed that (1) predictable rate heterogeneity exists among noncoding cpDNA regions and several rarely used regions provide more mutations to phylogenetic investigations than the most commonly used regions (Part 3). (2) The North American plums are monophyletic (Part 4). (3) Most North American plum taxa are para- and polyphyletic with respect to their chloroplasts--more than one of the three primary chloro-haplotypes was observed in 12 of 17 of the North American plum taxa (Part 5). (4) Most North American plum taxa are not monophyletic with respect to their nuclear encoded s6pdh genes--three primary haplotypes are shared among most taxa (Part 6). Total evidence provided by this investigation strongly supports the hypothesis of the North American plums are a syngameon, or hybridizing species group.

Author : Ayzin Küden
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 43,86 MB
Release : 2020-12-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 1839626070

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The book of “Prunus” contains chapters on breeding, germplasm, fruit tree physiology, and production of Prunus species, written by authors from different parts of the world. Prunus is one of the most important fruit genera widely spread according to the various climatic and soil conditions. This wide adaptability of the Prunus genus gives an opportunity for it to be grown in many parts of the world. In modern taxonomy, subgenera of Prunussuch as Amygdalus, Cerasus, Laurocerasus, Lithocerasus, Padus and Prunus include many species among which Prunus persica L., Prunus domestica L., Prunus armeniaca L., Prunus avium L. are the main ones. Briefly, this book is on Prunus species, which is one of the main fruit and nursery plants grown in the world.

Author : Amir Gull
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 19,29 MB
Release : 2022-09-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1000637514

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In the last ten years there has been an exponential increase in the adoption of high-density farming, which leads to better yield and higher-quality fruits, thus improving the economic return. Handbook of Plum Fruit: Production, Postharvest Science, and Processing Technology covers all the recent advances in plum production, harvesting, handling and processing. Divided into two main parts, the first eight chapters provide insight about preharvest processing of plums, whereas the later chapters discuss the postharvest processing of plums. This book also includes vital chapters on varietal improvement and rootstock breeding, high-density planting, and pollination. After harvesting, plum quality quickly diminishes, mainly due to weight loss, total acidity, loss of firmness, and decay. Key Features: In-depth information on the pre- and postharvest processing of plums Coverage on plum harvesting, handling, and storage practices Plum by-product utilization and potential health benefits Handbook of Plum Fruit provides comprehensive information on recent advances in postharvesting technologies of plum. The health benefits of plum and its products are also addressed. This book will assist horticulturists, agriculturists, pomologists, food scientists and others working in various fruit-processing industries.

Author : Prince Alexander Philipp Maximilian of Wied
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 25,57 MB
Release : 2014-04-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0806147008

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Few historical chronicles are as informative and eloquent as the journals written by Prince Maximilian of Wied as a record of his journey into the North American interior in 1833–34, following the route Lewis and Clark had taken almost thirty years earlier. In this third, and final, volume, Maximilian vividly narrates his extended stay at Fort Clark (near today’s Bismarck, North Dakota) and his return journey eastward across America and on to his home in Germany. This handsome, oversize volume not only reproduces the prince’s historic document but also features every one of his illustrations—nearly 100 in all, including several in color—from the original journal, along with other watercolors, now housed at Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska. This book is published with the assistance of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

Author : Peter Goodchild
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 20,55 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1556523459

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This comprehensive review of Native American life skills covers collecting and preparing plant foods and medicines; hunting animals; creating and transporting fire; and crafting tools, shelter, clothing, utensils, and other devices. Step-by-step instructions and 145 detailed diagrams enable the reader to duplicate native methods using materials available in local habitats. A new foreword, introduction, and index complement the practical information offered.