P. C. Struik

Publication List Details

Period

1980 - 2009

Number

733

Co-Authors

Interactive effects of HIV/AIDS and household headship determine home garden diversity in the Eastern Region of Ghana (2009)

S. Akrofi, P.C. Struik, L.L. Price

Home gardens are important for enhancing food and nutritional security for HIV/AIDS-afflicted rural households through dietary diversity. Female-headed households may depend on home gardens more than...

The impact on orchid species abundance of gathering their edible tubers by HIV/AIDS orphans: a case of three villages in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania (2009)

P.C. Struik

This paper examines the gathering of wild orchids and its effect on orchid species diversity and abundance in rural communities with high prevalence of HIV/AIDS and high numbers of orphans. The study...

Effect of Drought Stress on Barley-Wheat Intercropping (2009)

Woldeamlak, A, Kropff, M.J, Struik, P.C

The effects of drought or moisture stress (MS1-no stress; MS2-stress at seedling stage and MS3-stress at heading stage) was studied for different crop ratios of barley (Hordeum vulgare   ) and wheat...

Stem characteristics of two forage maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars varying in whole plant digestibility. III. Intra-stem variability in anatomy, chemical composition and in vitro rumen fermentation (2009)

P.C. Struik, S. Tamminga, F.M. Engels, J.W. Cone

The internodes of forage maize (Zea mays L.) stems were studied at anthesis for variation in anatomy and chemical composition in relation to digestibility. The study was carried out with a short...

How weather during development of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) affects the crop’s maximum attainable seed quality (2009)

R.M. Muasya, C.W. Muui, P.C. Struik

Weather conditions affect the seed quality of major crops including common bean. This study aimed to evaluate whether seed quality is affected through weather effects on the quality achievable at the...

Seed systems for African food security: linking molecular genetic analysis and cultivator knowledge in West Africa (2009)

Richards, P., Hughes, S.G., Kudadjie, C.Y., Offei, S.K., Struik, P.C.

A challenge for African countries is how to integrate new sources of knowledge on plant genetics with knowledge from farmer practice to help improve food security. This paper considers the knowledge...

Genetic variability in yam cultivars from Guinea-Sudan of Benin assessed by random amplified polymorphic DNA (2009)

Zannou, A., Agbicodo, E., Zoundjihékpon, J., Struik, P.C., Ahanchédé, A., Kossou, D.K., ...

Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is an important food and cash crop in the Guinea-Sudan zone of Benin. The genetic diversity of about 70 cultivars of Dioscorea cayenensis/Dioscorea rotundata (Guinea yam) and...

Field-scale validation of an automated soil nitrate extraction and measurement system (2009)

Sibley, K.J., Astatkie, T., Brewster, G., Struik, P.C., Adsett, J.F., Pruski, K.

The adoption of Precision Farming (PF) in Germany has been studied by several mail surveys, telephone interviews and personal interviews with farmers, advisors, teachers and representatives of the PF...

Applied Biotechnology to combat the late blight in potato caused by Phytophthora infestans (2009)

Haverkort, A.J., Struik, P.C., Visser, R.G.F., Jacobsen, E.

Potato is an important crop, grown worldwide. It suffers from many pests and diseases among which late blight, caused by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans, is the worst. The disease is still...

Debate on the Exploitation of Natural Plant Diversity to Create Late Blight Resistance in Potato (2009)

Goverse, A., Struik, P.C.

This paper reports on a debate on intriguing propositions relating to the scientific, agronomic, societal and economic impact of the BIOEXPLOIT project, focusing on late blight resistance in potato....

Perception of biodiversity in arable production systems in the Netherlands (2009)

Stilma, E.S.C., Smit, A.B., Geerling-Eiff, F.A., Struik, P.C., Vosman, B.J., Korevaar, H.

Until recently, arable production systems in the Netherlands were solely based on their production function, while ecological and societal functions were not or hardly taken into account. However,...

Postponed sowing does not alter the fibre/wood ratio or fibre extractability of fibre hemp (Cannabis sativa) (2009)

Westerhuis, W., Struik, P.C., Stomph, T.J.

Because hemp is a short-day plant, postponing the sowing date might be a suitable strategy to obtain shorter and smaller plants around flowering, when primary fibres are 'ripe' enough to be...

Sowing density and harvest time affect fibre content in hemp (Cannabis sativa) through their effects on stem weight (2009)

Westerhuis, W., Amaducci, S., Struik, P.C., Zatta, A., Stomph, T.J.

Sowing density and harvest time are considered important crop management factors influencing fibre quantity and quality in hemp (Cannabis sativa). We investigated whether the effects of these factors...

Evidence for the Emergence of New Rice Types of Interspecific Hybrid Origin in West African Farmers' Fields (2009)

Nuijten, E., Struik, P.C., Mokuwa, A.G., Okry, F., Teeken, B.W.E., ...

In West Africa two rice species (Oryza glaberrima Steud. and Oryza sativa L.) co-exist. Although originally it was thought that interspecific hybridization is impossible without biotechnological...

Resource Conservation (2008)

Promotor Prof, P. C. Struik, Hoogleraar Gewasfysiologie, Co-promotoren Dr, J. Vos, Dr. B. Andrieu, ...

Dit onderzoek is uitgevoerd binnen de onderzoekschool: Production Ecology and

Can herbage nitrogen fractionation in Lolium perenne be improved by herbage management? (2008)

N.J. Hoekstra, P.C. Struik, E.A. Lantinga

The high degradability of grass protein is an important factor in the low nitrogen (N) utilization of grazing bovines in intensive European grassland systems. We tested the hypothesis that protein...

Indices to screen for grain yield and zinc-mass concentrations in aerobic rice at different soil-Zn levels (2008)

W. Jiang, P.C. Struik, M. Zhao, H. Van Keulen, T.Q. Fan, T.J. Stomph

Zinc is an important micronutrient for both crop growth and human nutrition. In rice production, yields are often reduced and Zn mass concentrations in the grains are often low when Zn is in short...

Can herbage nitrogen fractionation in Lolium perenne be improved by herbage management? (2008)

N.J. Hoekstra, P.C. Struik, E.A. Lantinga

The high degradability of grass protein is an important factor in the low nitrogen (N) utilization of grazing bovines in intensive European grassland systems. We tested the hypothesis that protein...

Indices to screen for grain yield and zinc-mass concentrations in aerobic rice at different soil-Zn levels (2008)

W. Jiang, P.C. Struik, M. Zhao, H. Van Keulen, T.Q. Fan, T.J. Stomph

Zinc is an important micronutrient for both crop growth and human nutrition. In rice production, yields are often reduced and Zn mass concentrations in the grains are often low when Zn is in short...

Modelling processes determining and limiting the production of secondary metabolites during crop growth : the example of the antimalarial artemisinin produced in Artemisia annua (2008)

Lommen, W.J.M., Bouwmeester, H.J., Schenk, E., Verstappen, F.W.A., Elzinga, S., Struik, P.C.

The quantitative insight in processes underlying yield and concentrations of interesting secondary metabolites in crops is still limited. Yet, this insight is essential to further improve crops and...

Plant neurobiology and green plant intelligence : science, metaphors and nonsense (2008)

Struik, P.C., Yin, X., Meinke, H.

This paper analyses the recent debates on the emerging science of plant neurobiology, which claims that the individual green plant should be considered as an intelligent organism. Plant neurobiology...

Can herbage nitrogen fractionation in Lolium perenne be improved by herbage management? (2008)

Hoekstra, N.J., Struik, P.C., Lantinga, E.A., Schulte, R.P.O.

The high degradability of grass protein is an important factor in the low nitrogen (N) utilization of grazing bovines in intensive European grassland systems. We tested the hypothesis that protein...

Indices to screen for grain yield and grain-zinc mass concentrations in aerobic rice at different soil-Zn levels (2008)

Jiang, W., Struik, P.C., Zhao, M., Fan, T.Q., Stomph, T.J.

Zinc is an important micronutrient for both crop growth and human nutrition. In rice production, yields are often reduced and Zn mass concentrations in the grains are often low when Zn is in short...

Applying modelling experiences from the past to shape crop systems biology : the need to converge crop physiology and functional genomics (2008)

Yin, X., Struik, P.C.

Functional genomics has been driven greatly by emerging experimental technologies. Its development as a scientific discipline will be enhanced by systems biology, which generates novel, quantitative...

Does increased zinc uptake enhance grain zinc mass concentration in rice? (2008)

Jiang, W., Struik, P.C., Zhao, M., Jin, L.N., Stomph, T.J.

Rice (Oryza sativa) is the worlds' most important cereal and potentially an important source of zinc (Zn) for people who eat mainly rice. To improve Zn delivery by rice, plant Zn uptake and internal...

Cisgenesis does not solve the late blight problem of organic potato production: alternative breeding strategies. (2008)

Lammerts Van Bueren, E.T., Tiemens-Hulscher, M., Struik, P.C.

Average potato yields in Dutch organic farming systems vary from 15 to 29 Mg/ha and are limited by low input of nitrogen and severe late blight attacks caused by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans....

Can conventional breeding programmes provide onion varieties that are suitable for organic farming in the Netherlands? (2008)

Osman, A., Struik, P.C., Almekinders, C.J.M., Lammerts Van Bueren, E.T.

Main stream commercial onion breeders do not select varieties for organic farming, but solely for conventional farming. Seed companies consider the organic market too small to justify investments in...

Comparative analysis of local and improved practices used by farmer seed production schools in Vietnam (2008)

Tin, H.Q., Struik, P.C., Price, L.L., Be, T.T.

Farmer seed production schools in combination with participatory field experimentation might be effective instruments to enhance the skills of farmers to produce high-quality seed in the informal...

Can conventional breeding programmes provide onion varieties that are suitable for organic farming in the Netherlands? (2008)

Osman, A.M., Almekinders, C.J.M., Struik, P.C., Lammerts Van Bueren, E.T.

Main stream commercial onion breeders do not select varieties for organic farming, but solely for conventional farming. Seed companies consider the organic market too small to justify investments in...

Nitrogen phytoremediation by water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms) (2008)

Fox, L.J., Struik, P.C., Appleton, B.L., Rule, J.H.

The phytoremediation potential of water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms, was examined in two independent studies under nitrogen (N) rates of 0, 40, 80, 100, 150, 200, and 300 ppm. A...

Using an energetic and exergetic life cycle analysis to assess the best applications of legumes within a biobased economy (2008)

Brehmer, B., Struik, P.C., Sanders, J.P.M.

In symbiosis with bacteria, legumes are able to biologically fix nitrogen from the atmosphere and therefore require less artificial nitrogen fertilizer. As the manufacturing of nitrogen fertilizers...

An on-the-go-soil sampler for an automated soil nitrate mapping system (2008)

Sibley, K.J., Adsett, J.F., Struik, P.C.

An automated on-the-go soil sampler was developed as part of a soil nitrate mapping system that collects data for precisely analyzing small-scale variation in soil NO3-N. An essential requirement of...

Genetic variability of cultivated cowpea in Benin assessed by random amplified polymorphic DNA (2008)

Zannou, A., Kossou, D.K., Ahanchédé, A., Zoundjihékpon, J., Agbicodo, E., Struik, P.C., ...

Characterization of genetic diversity among cultivated cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] varieties is important to optimize the use of available genetic resources by farmers, local communities,...

How weather during development of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) affects the crop's maximum attainable seed quality (2008)

Muasya, R.M., Lommen, W.J.M., Muui, C.W., Struik, P.C.

NJAS wageningen journal of life sciences, Vol 56, No 1/2 (2008) Home About Log In Register Search Current Archives KLV Home > Vol 56, No 1/2 (2008) > Muasya Font Size: How weather during development...

Stem characteristics of two forage maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars varying in whole plant digestibility. III. Intra-stem variability in anatomy, chemical composition and in vitro rumen fermentation (2008)

Struik, P.C., Tamminga, S., Engels, F.M., Cone, J.W.

The internodes of forage maize (Zea mays L.) stems were studied at anthesis for variation in anatomy and chemical composition in relation to digestibility. The study was carried out with a short...

Using an energetic and exergetic life cycle analysis to assess the best applications of legumes within a biobased economy (2008)

Brehmer, B., Struik, P.C., Sanders, J.P.M.

In symbiosis with bacteria, legumes are able to biologically fix nitrogen from the atmosphere and therefore require less artificial nitrogen fertilizer. As the manufacturing of nitrogen fertilizers...

Designing biodiverse arable production systems for the Netherlands by involving various stakeholders (2007)

B. Vosman, H. Korevaar, A.B. Smit, P.C. Struik

A study was done that aimed at designing biodiverse crop production systems for the Netherlands taking into account the views held by stakeholders in society. Biodiverse crop production systems...

Chemical composition of lamina and sheath of Lolium perenne as affected by herbage management (2007)

N.J. Hoekstra, P.C. Struik, E.A. Lantinga

The quality of grass in terms of form and relative amounts of energy and protein affects both animal production per unit of intake and nitrogen (N) utilization. Quality can be manipulated by herbage...

Piecemeal versus one-time harvesting of sweet potato in north-eastern Uganda with special reference to pest damage (2007)

E. Ebregt, P.C. Struik, B. Odongo, P.E. Abidin

In north-eastern Uganda, the sweet potato crop of small subsistence farmers is severely affected by many pests, including (rough) sweet potato weevils, nematodes and millipedes. Field experiments...

Designing biodiverse arable production systems for the Netherlands by involving various stakeholders (2007)

B. Vosman, H. Korevaar, A.B. Smit, P.C. Struik

A study was done that aimed at designing biodiverse crop production systems for the Netherlands taking into account the views held by stakeholders in society. Biodiverse crop production systems...

Chemical composition of lamina and sheath of Lolium perenne as affected by herbage management (2007)

N.J. Hoekstra, P.C. Struik, E.A. Lantinga

The quality of grass in terms of form and relative amounts of energy and protein affects both animal production per unit of intake and nitrogen (N) utilization. Quality can be manipulated by herbage...

Piecemeal versus one-time harvesting of sweet potato in north-eastern Uganda with special reference to pest damage (2007)

E. Ebregt, P.C. Struik, B. Odongo, P.E. Abidin

In north-eastern Uganda, the sweet potato crop of small subsistence farmers is severely affected by many pests, including (rough) sweet potato weevils, nematodes and millipedes. Field experiments...

Coaching the process of designing a farm: using the healthy human as a metaphor for farm health (2007)

J.R. Bloksma, P.C. Struik

This paper is on coaching farmers in (re)designing a farm. It describes how farmers can become inspired to design a sustainable farm by the way medical doctors look at the human being and his health....

Organic agriculture requires process rather than product evaluation of novel breeding techniques (2007)

H. Verhoog, M. Tiemens-Hulscher, P.C. Struik, M.A. Haring

In organic agriculture the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is banned. Recently, two novel breeding techniques have been developed, i.e., cisgenesis and reverse breeding, both of which...

Organic agriculture requires process rather than product evaluation of novel breeding techniques (2007)

H. Verhoog, M. Tiemens-Hulscher, P.C. Struik, M.A. Haring

In organic agriculture the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is banned. Recently, two novel breeding techniques have been developed, i.e., cisgenesis and reverse breeding, both of which...

Coaching the process of designing a farm: using the healthy human as a metaphor for farm health (2007)

J.R. Bloksma, P.C. Struik

This paper is on coaching farmers in (re)designing a farm. It describes how farmers can become inspired to design a sustainable farm by the way medical doctors look at the human being and his health....

Feeding activity of the East African millipede Omopyge sudanica Kraus on different crop products in laboratory experiments (2007)

E. Ebregt, P.C. Struik, P.E. Abidin, B. Odongo

Millipedes can cause considerable damage in the production of sweet potato and some other crops in East Africa. Quantitative information on intake of crop diets by and body weight gain of millipedes...

Feeding activity of the East African millipede Omopyge sudanica Kraus on different crop products in laboratory experiments (2007)

E. Ebregt, P.C. Struik, P.E. Abidin, B. Odongo

Millipedes can cause considerable damage in the production of sweet potato and some other crops in East Africa. Quantitative information on intake of crop diets by and body weight gain of millipedes...

A Dialogue on Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Bridge the Gap between Plant Genomics and Crop Sciences (2007)

Struik, P. C., Cassman, Kenneth G., Koornneef, M.

In the future, more food needs to be produced with increasingly scarce natural resources. Genomics can play a key role in accelerating yield gains because it helps to improve our understanding of...

An architectural model of spring wheat : Evaluation of the effects of population density and shading on model parameterization and performance (2007)

Evers, J.B., Vos, J., Fournier, C., Andrieu, B., Chelle, M., Struik, P.C.

ADELwheat is an architectural model that describes development of wheat in 3D. This paper analyzes the robustness of the parameterization of ADELwheat for spring wheat cultivars in relation to plant...

Feeding activity of the East African millipede Omopyge sudanica Kraus on different crop products in laboratory experiments (2007)

Ebregt, E., Struik, P.C., Abidin, P.E., Odongo, B.

Millipedes can cause considerable damage in the production of sweet potato and some other crops in East Africa. Quantitative information on intake of crop diets by and body weight gain of millipedes...

Pathways to improving the N efficiency of grazing bovines (2007)

Hoekstra, N.J., Schulte, R.P.O., Struik, P.C., Lantinga, E.A.

Livestock production has been identified as a major source of nitrogen (N) losses. Therefore, it is important to reduce N output through animal excretions by improving N utilisation by the animal....

Uptake and distribution of root-applied or foliar-applied 65Zn after flowering in aerobic rice (2007)

Jiang, W., Struik, P.C., Lingna, J., Ming, Z., Stomph, T.J.

We investigated the uptake and distribution of zinc (Zn) either applied to the roots or to the leaves in rice during grain development. Plants of two aerobic rice cultivars were grown in a nutrient...

A dialogue on interdisciplinary collaboration to bridge the gap between plant genomics and crop sciences (2007)

Struik, P.C., Cassman, K.G., Koornneef, M.

In the future, more food needs to be produced with increasingly scarce natural resources. Genomics can play a key role in accelerating yield gains because it helps to improve our understanding...

Crop systems biology : an approach to connect functional genomics with crop modelling (2007)

Yin, X., Struik, P.C.

The response of the whole crop to environmental conditions is a critical factor in agriculture. It can only be understood if the organization of the crop system is taken into account. A popular view...

Dry matter partitioning in a nursery and a plasticulture fruit field of strawberry cultivars 'Sweet Charlie' and 'Camarosa' as affected by prohexadione-calcium and partial leaf removal (2007)

Reekie, J.Y., Struik, P.C., Hicklenton, P, Duval, J.

Strawberry plants ( Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) are planted in Canadian nurseries in spring to be dug in autumn as bare-root transplants for winter annual plasticulture fruit production in the...

Indigenous multiplication and production practices of the tuber crop Plectranthus edulis in Chencha and Wolaita, Southern Ethiopia (2007)

Taye, M., Lommen, W.J.M., Struik, P.C.

Plectranthus edulis (syn. Coleus edulis) is a tuber-bearing labiate species cultivated in parts of southern Ethiopia. To learn about traditional cultural practices and their rationale, a survey was...

Prohexadione-calcium changes morphological and physical traits in strawberry plants and preconditions transplants to water stress (2007)

Reekie, J.Y., Struik, P.C., Hicklenton, P.R., Duval, J.R.

Prohexadione-calcium (ProCa) applied as foliar spray, increases root to shoot ratio and reduces specific leaf area (SLA) in strawberry plants ( Fragaria × ananassa Duch.). These effects may help...

Socio-cultural factors influencing and maintaining yam and cowpea diversity in Benin (2007)

Zannou, A., Tossou, R.C., Vodouhè, S., Richards, P., Struik, P.C., Zoundjihékpon, J., ...

Yam and cowpea are important elements in the food culture of local communities in the Transitional Guinea-Sudan Zone of Benin. Yam and cowpea serve to satisfy vital needs in households and in...

Can convergence of agricultural sciences support innovation by resource-poor farmers in Africa? The cases of Benin and Ghana (2007)

Jiggins, J., Kossou, D.K., Leeuwis, C., Röling, N., Sakyi-Dawson, O., ...

The article introduces the IJAS special issue on the Convergence of Sciences (CoS) research programme that took place in Benin and Ghana between 2002 and 2006. CoS sought to develop pro-poor pathways...

Understanding variation in sorghum through with-farmer experimentation (2007)

Kudadjie, C.Y., Struik, P.C., Richards, P., Offei, S.K., Atengdem, P.B.

The need for an appropriate research strategy to build upon the knowledge of sorghum farmers in north-east Ghana in terms of diversity management and variety maintenance was identified in a previous...

Coaching the process of designing a farm: Using the healthy human as a metaphor for farm health (2007)

Bloksma, J.R., Struik, P.C.

This paper is on coaching farmers in (re)designing a farm. It describes how farmers can become inspired to design a sustainable farm by the way medical doctors look at the human being and his health....

Simulating the effects of localized red:far-red ratio on tillering in spring wheat (Triticum aestivum) using a three-dimensional virtual plant model (2007)

Evers, J.B., Vos, J., Chelle, M., Andrieu, B., Fournier, C., Struik, P.C.

The outgrowth of tiller buds in Poaceae is influenced by the ratio of red to far-red light irradiance (R:FR). At each point in the plant canopy, R:FR is affected by light scattered by surrounding...

Designing biodiverse arable production systems for the Nethertlands by involving various stakeholders (2007)

Stilma, E.S.C., Vosman, B., Korevaar, H., Smit, A.B., Struik, P.C.

A study was done that aimed at designing biodiverse crop production systems for the Netherlands taking into account the views held by stakeholders in society. Biodiverse crop production systems...

Chemical composition of lamina and sheath of Lolium perenne as affected by herbage management (2007)

Hoekstra, N.J., Struik, P.C., Lantinga, E.A., Schulte, R.P.O.

The quality of grass in terms of form and relative amounts of energy and protein affects both animal production per unit of intake and nitrogen (N) utilization. Quality can be manipulated by herbage...

Piecemeal versus one-time harvesting of sweet potato in north-east Uganda with special reference to pest damage (2007)

Ebregt, E., Struik, P.C., Odongo, B., Abidin, P.E.

In north-eastern Uganda, the sweet potato crop of small subsistence farmers is severely affected by many pests, including (rough) sweet potato weevils, nematodes and millipedes. Field experiments...

Can convergence of agricultural sciences support innovation by resource-pour farmers in Africa? The cases of Benin and Ghana (2007)

Jiggins, J., Kossou, D., Leeuwis, C., Röling, N., Sakyi-Dawson, O., ...

The article introduces the IJAS special issue on the Convergence of Sciences (CoS) research programme that took place in Benin and Ghana between 2002 and 2006. CoS sought to develop pro-poor pathways...

Effects of seed tuber weight on potato as influenced by other factors under different ecological conditions in Sichuan (2007)

He, W., Struik, P.C., Hu, J.J., Zhang, Y., Zhang, Z.Y., Lu, X.I., ...

study was carried out to investigate these effects and their interactions with effects of the other factors in sub-tropical double cropping systems. When evaluated at constant spacing, seed tuber...

Dairy cow performance on silage from semi-natural grassland (2006)

M.H. Bruinenberg, P.C. Struik, H. Valk

The effects of including forage from semi-natural grassland in the diet of dairy cows were studied in a feeding trial with cows in mid-lactation. Diets were compared in which part of the silage from...

Relationship between variation in quality of individual seeds and bulk seed quality in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) seed lots (2006)

R.M. Muasya, E.O. Auma, P.C. Struik

The variation in individual seed electrical conductivity (EC) (µS cm−¹ g−¹) of 24 seed lots of two common bean cultivars produced at two locations was quantified using the parameters mean −...

Relationship between variation in quality of individual seeds and bulk seed quality in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) seed lots (2006)

R.M. Muasya, E.O. Auma, P.C. Struik

The variation in individual seed electrical conductivity (EC) (µS cm−¹ g−¹) of 24 seed lots of two common bean cultivars produced at two locations was quantified using the parameters mean −...

Dairy cow performance on silage from semi-natural grassland (2006)

M.H. Bruinenberg, P.C. Struik, H. Valk

The effects of including forage from semi-natural grassland in the diet of dairy cows were studied in a feeding trial with cows in mid-lactation. Diets were compared in which part of the silage from...

Chromosomal location of genes encoding for resistance to septoria tritici blotch (Mycosphaerella graminicola) in substitution lines of wheat (2006)

M.R. Simón, A.J. Wortland, P.C. Struik

Chromosomal location of resistance to Mycosphaerella graminicola was studied in substitution lines of resistant Triticum genotypes into the (susceptible) cultivar Chinese Spring (T. aestivum)....

A versatile curve-fit model for linear to deeply concave rank abundance curves (2006)

J.H. Neuteboom, P.C. Struik

A new, flexible curve-fit model for linear to concave rank abundance curves was conceptualized and validated using observational data. The model links the geometric-series model and log-series model...

Variation in rank abundance replicate samples and impact of clustering (2006)

J.H. Neuteboom, P.C. Struik

Calculating a single-sample rank abundance curve by using the negative-binomial distribution provides a way to investigate the variability within rank abundance replicate samples and yields a measure...

In silico sampling reveals the effect of clustering and shows that the log-normal rank abundance curve is an artefact (2006)

J.H. Neuteboom, P.C. Struik

The impact of clustering on rank abundance, species-individual (S-N)and species-area curves was investigated using a computer programme for in silico sampling. In a rank abundance curve the...

Chromosomal location of genes encoding for resistance to septoria tritici blotch (Mycosphaerella graminicola) in substitution lines of wheat (2006)

M.R. Simón, A.J. Wortland, P.C. Struik

Chromosomal location of resistance to Mycosphaerella graminicola was studied in substitution lines of resistant Triticum genotypes into the (susceptible) cultivar Chinese Spring (T. aestivum)....

A versatile curve-fit model for linear to deeply concave rank abundance curves (2006)

J.H. Neuteboom, P.C. Struik

A new, flexible curve-fit model for linear to concave rank abundance curves was conceptualized and validated using observational data. The model links the geometric-series model and log-series model...

Variation in rank abundance replicate samples and impact of clustering (2006)

J.H. Neuteboom, P.C. Struik

Calculating a single-sample rank abundance curve by using the negative-binomial distribution provides a way to investigate the variability within rank abundance replicate samples and yields a measure...

In silico sampling reveals the effect of clustering and shows that the log-normal rank abundance curve is an artefact (2006)

J.H. Neuteboom, P.C. Struik

The impact of clustering on rank abundance, species-individual (S-N)and species-area curves was investigated using a computer programme for in silico sampling. In a rank abundance curve the...

Pest damage in sweet potato, groundnut and maize in north-eastern Uganda with special reference to damage by millipedes (Diplopoda) (2006)

E. Ebregt, P.C. Struik, B. Odongo, P.E. Abidin

Field experiments were conducted in Soroti District, north-eastern Uganda, an area with two rainy seasons per calendar year, the first one with long, reliable rains and a second one with short, less...

Stem characteristics of two forage maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars varying in whole plant digestibility. I. Relevant morphological parameters (2006)

F.M. Engels, P.C. Struik, J.W. Cone

The morphology and rumen fermentation kinetics of the maize cultivars (Zea mays L.) Vitaro and Volens were investigated in detail throughout their growing period as a first step towards understanding...

Stem characteristics of two forage maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars varying in whole plant digestibility. II. Relation between in vitro rumen fermentation characteristics and anatomical and chemical features within a single internode (2006)

F.M. Engels, P.C. Struik, J.W. Cone

Internode 7 of the stem of two forage maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars was studied anatomically and chemically at anthesis and subjected to fermentation tests in rumen fluid, using an automated gas...

Pest damage in sweet potato, groundnut and maize in north-eastern Uganda with special reference to damage by millipedes (Diplopoda) (2006)

E. Ebregt, P.C. Struik, B. Odongo, P.E. Abidin

Field experiments were conducted in Soroti District, north-eastern Uganda, an area with two rainy seasons per calendar year, the first one with long, reliable rains and a second one with short, less...

Stem characteristics of two forage maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars varying in whole plant digestibility. I. Relevant morphological parameters (2006)

F.M. Engels, P.C. Struik, J.W. Cone

The morphology and rumen fermentation kinetics of the maize cultivars (Zea mays L.) Vitaro and Volens were investigated in detail throughout their growing period as a first step towards understanding...

Stem characteristics of two forage maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars varying in whole plant digestibility. II. Relation between in vitro rumen fermentation characteristics and anatomical and chemical features within a single internode (2006)

F.M. Engels, P.C. Struik, J.W. Cone

Internode 7 of the stem of two forage maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars was studied anatomically and chemically at anthesis and subjected to fermentation tests in rumen fluid, using an automated gas...

Cessation of tillering in spring wheat in relation to light interception and red:far-red ratio (2006)

Evers, J.B., Vos, J., Andrieu, B., Struik, P.C.

¿ Background and Aims The production of axillary shoots (tillering) in spring wheat (Triticum aestivum) depends on intraspecific competition. The mechanisms that underlie this competition are...

Response of stored potato seed tubers from contrasting cultivars to accumulated day-degrees (2006)

Struik, P.C., Caldiz, D.O., Scholte, K.

In potato (Solanum tuberosum L.), the accumulated day-degrees (temperature sum, calculated by accumulating the daily temperatures) from dormancy break until seed tuber use has been suggested as an...

Relationship between variation in quality of individual seeds and bulk seed quality in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) seed lots (2006)

Muasya, R.M., Lommen, W.J.M., Auma, E.O., Struik, P.C.

The variation in individual seed electrical conductivity (EC) (µS cm¿¹ g¿¹) of 24 seed lots of two common bean cultivars produced at two locations was quantified using the parameters mean ¿...

Dairy cow performance on silage from semi-natural grassland (2006)

Bruinenberg, M.H., Struik, P.C., Valk, H.

The effects of including forage from semi-natural grassland in the diet of dairy cows were studied in a feeding trial with cows in mid-lactation. Diets were compared in which part of the silage from...

Trends in agricultural science with special reference to research and development in the potato sector (2006)

Struik, P.C.

This contribution highlights some developments in agricultural science in general and plant science in particular. It also describes some changes in the way society looks upon science and scientists...

Reinventing agricultural research : Changing context and moving targets (2006)

Struik, P.C.

Future food security for the rapidly increasing human population is at stake because farmers need to produce more food on less land and with less water and energy. Natural resources will be less and...

Mathematical review of literature to assess alternative electron transports and interphotosystem excitation partitioning of steady-state C3 photosynthesis under limiting light (2006)

Yin, X., Harbinson, J., Struik, P.C.

Linear whole-chain electron (e) transport plays a dominant role in generating NADPH and ATP required for carbon fixation in chloroplasts. However, other e pathways may be present to contribute to the...

Leaf removal and prohexadione-calcium can modify Camarosa strawberry nursery plant morphology for plasticulture fruit production (2006)

Reekie, J.Y., Hincleton, P.R., Duval, J., Chandler, C., Struik, P.C.

Les auteurs ont étudié la tonte et l'application de prohexadione-calcium (ProCa), nouvel inhibiteur de la gibbérelline créé par biosynthèse, afin d'établir si ces méthodes modifient la...

A dialogue on interdisciplinary collaboration to bridge the gap between plant genomics and crop sciences (2006)

Struik, P.C., Cassman, K.G., Koornneef, M.

In the future, more food needs to be produced with increasingly scarce natural resources. Genomics can play a key role in accelerating yield gains because it helps to improve our understanding...

Tuber induction and initiation during production and early field growth of transplants from in vitro-derived potato plants (2006)

Lommen, W.J.M., Struik, P.C.

In transplants from in vitro-derived plantlets from very early potato (Solanum tuberosum) cultivars, a lower degree of tuber induction at the time of field planting is thought to increase tuber...

Ook met soorteigen genen omzichtig manipuleren (2006)

Lammerts Van Bueren, E.T., Haring, M.A., Vriend, H.C., Struik, P.C.

Cisgenese is een vorm van genetische modificatie waarbij soorteigen genen worden gebruikt. Wageningse onderzoekers hebben ervoor gepleit deze techniek vrij te stellen van gebruikelijke regelgeving...

Effect of drought stress on barley-wheat intercropping (2006)

Woldeamlak, A., Kropff, M.J., Struik, P.C.

The effects of drought or moisture stress (MS1- no stress; MS2- stress at seedling stage and MS3- stress at heading stage) was studied for different crop ratios of barley (Hordeum vulgare) and wheat...

Securing renewable resource supplies for changing market demands in a bio-based economy (2005)

Struik, P.C., Rabbinge, R.

Establishment of a bio-based economy has been recognised as one of the key issues for sustainable development. For future developments renewable resources will play a key role as CO2 neutral raw...

QTL analysis and QTL-based prediction of flowering phenology in recombinant inbred lines of barley (2005)

Yin, X., Struik, P.C., Stam, P., Tang, J.J.

Combining ecophysiological modelling and genetic mapping has increasingly received attention from researchers who wish to predict complex plant or crop traits under diverse environmental conditions....

Model analysis of flowering phenology in recombinant inbred lines of barley (2005)

Yin, X., Struik, P.C., Tang, J.J., Qi, C., Liu, T.

A generic model for flowering phenology as a function of daily temperature and photoperiod was applied to predict differences of flowering times among 96 individuals (including the two parents) of a...

Towards a generic architectural model of tillering in Gramineae, as exemplified by spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) (2005)

Evers, J.B., Vos, J., Fournier, C., Andrieu, B., Chelle, M., Struik, P.C.

This paper presents an architectural model of wheat (Triticum aestivum), designed to explain effects of light conditions at the individual leaf level on tillering kinetics. Various model variables,...

Association between septoria tritici blotch, plant height, and heading date in wheat (2005)

Simón, M.R., Perelló, A.E., Cordo, C.A., Larrán, S., Struik, P.C.

The relationship between resistance to Septoria tritici blotch with plant height and heading date has been in most cases attributed to genetic associations. More efficient selection for higher levels...

Pest damage in sweet potato, groundnut and maize in north-eastern Uganda with special reference to damage by millipedes (Diplopoda) (2005)

Ebregt, E., Struik, P.C., Odongo, B., Abidin, P.E.

The morphology and rumen fermentation kinetics of the maize cultivars (Zea mays L.) Vitaro and Volens were investigated in detail throughout their growing period as a first step towards understanding...

Genetic linkage of QTLs for late blight resistance and foliage maturity type in six related potato progenies (2005)

Heilersig, H.J.B., Kodde, L.P., Voorrips, R.E., Struik, P.C., ...

A set of test crosses of diploid potatoes was used to identify QTLs for foliage resistance against Phytophthora infestans and QTLs for foliage maturity type, and to assess their genetic relationship....

Integrity and rights of plants : ethical notions in organic plant breeding and propagation (2005)

Lammerts Van Bueren, E.T., Struik, P.C.

In addition to obviating the use of synthetic agrochemicals and emphasizing farming in accordance with agro-ecological guidelines, organic farming acknowledges the integrity of plants as an essential...

Statistical models for genotype by environment data: from conventional ANOVA models to eco-physiological QTL models (2005)

Malosetti Zunin, M., Yin, X., Struik, P.C., Stam, P.

To study the performance of genotypes under different growing conditions, plant breeders evaluate their germplasm in multi-environment trials. These trials produce genotype × environment data. We...

Adaptation and stability analysis of sweet potato varieties for low-input systems in Uganda (2005)

Abidin, P.E., Stam, P., Struik, P.C., Malosetti Zunin, M., Mwanga, R.O.M., ...

Sixteen sweet potato varieties were evaluated for fresh storage root yield in 20 trials during 2000¿2001 for three seasons in four locations in Uganda. Of the 16 varieties, 11 were developed by...

Complex quality traits : now time to model (2005)

Struik, P.C., Yin, X.

A recently published dynamic peach model by Françoise Lescourret and Michel Ge¿nard simulates changes in quality during final stages of fruit growth. It predicts quality, emerging from complex...

Are cuttings suitable for assessing maturity type in potato (Solanum tuberosum)? (2005)

Struik, P.C., Pauwels, J.P., Colon, L.T.

Two experiments were carried out to evaluate the potential of single-node cuttings of potato (Solanum tuberosum) as a tool to assess genotypic differences in maturity type. Plants were exposed to...

Stem characteristics of two forage maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars varying in whole plant digestibility. I. Relevant morphological parameters (2005)

Engels, F.M., Struik, P.C., Cone, J.W.

The morphology and rumen fermentation kinetics of the maize cultivars (Zea mays L.) Vitaro and Volens were investigated in detail throughout their growing period as a first step towards understanding...

Stem characteristics of two forage maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars varying in whole plant digestibility. II. Relation between in vitro rumen fermentation characteristics and anatomical and chemical features within a single internode (2005)

Engels, F.M., Struik, P.C., Cone, J.W.

Internode 7 of the stem of two forage maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars was studied anatomically and chemically at anthesis and subjected to fermentation tests in rumen fluid, using an automated gas...

In silico sampling reveals the effect of clustering and shows that the log-normal rank abundance curve is an artefact (2005)

Neuteboom, J.H., Struik, P.C.

The impact of clustering on rank abundance, species-individual (S-N)and species-area curves was investigated using a computer programme for in silico sampling. In a rank abundance curve the...

A versatile curve-fit model for linear to deeply concave rank abundance curves (2005)

Neuteboom, J.H., Struik, P.C.

A new, flexible curve-fit model for linear to concave rank abundance curves was conceptualized and validated using observational data. The model links the geometric-series model and log-series model...

Variation in rank abundance replicate samples and impact of clustering (2005)

Neuteboom, J.H., Struik, P.C.

Calculating a single-sample rank abundance curve by using the negative-binomial distribution provides a way to investigate the variability within rank abundance replicate samples and yields a measure...

Chromosomal location of genes encoding for resistance to septoria tritici blotch (Mycosphaerella graminicola) in substitution lines of wheat (2005)

Simón, M.R., Worland, A.J., Struik, P.C.

Chromosomal location of resistance to Mycosphaerella graminicola was studied in substitution lines of resistant Triticum genotypes into the (susceptible) cultivar Chinese Spring (T. aestivum)....

Assessing production constraints, management and use of sorghum diversity in north-east Ghana: a diagnostic study (2004)

C.Y. Kudadjie, P.C. Struik, P. Richards, S.K. Offei

This paper reports on the results of a diagnostic study conducted to assess the problems and needs of sorghum farmers in north-east Ghana with the aim of determining the type of research that would...

Yam and cowpea diversity management by farmers in the Guinea-Sudan transition zone of Benin (2004)

A. Zannou, A. Ahanchede, P.C. Struik, P. Richards, J. Zoundjihekpon, R. Tossou, ...

The maintenance and utilization of crop genetic diversity is important to ensure food security. The relative importance of yam and cowpea varieties and the influence of the socio-cultural and local...

Yam and cowpea diversity management by farmers in the Guinea-Sudan transition zone of Benin (2004)

A. Zannou, A. Ahanchede, P.C. Struik, P. Richards, J. Zoundjihekpon, R. Tossou, ...

The maintenance and utilization of crop genetic diversity is important to ensure food security. The relative importance of yam and cowpea varieties and the influence of the socio-cultural and local...

Assessing production constraints, management and use of sorghum diversity in north-east Ghana: a diagnostic study (2004)

C.Y. Kudadjie, P.C. Struik, P. Richards, S.K. Offei

This paper reports on the results of a diagnostic study conducted to assess the problems and needs of sorghum farmers in north-east Ghana with the aim of determining the type of research that would...

Farmers' information on sweet potato production and millipede infestation in north-eastern Uganda. I. Associations between spatial and temporal crop diversity and the level of pest infestation (2004)

E. Ebregt, P.C. Struik, P.E. Abidin, B. Odongo

Farmers in five districts of north-eastern Uganda were interviewed to generate information on sweet potato production and constraints, with emphasis on damage by millipedes. Participatory rural...

Farmers' information on sweet potato production and millipede infestation in north-eastern Uganda. II. Pest incidence and indigenous control strategies (2004)

E. Ebregt, P.C. Struik, P.E. Abidin, B. Odongo

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lamk) is an important staple food for the people of north-eastern Uganda. Crop yields per unit area are low partly because of biological constraints, including...

The consequences of the concept of naturalness for organic plant breeding and propagation (2004)

P.C. Struik

Organic agriculture is enhancing specific plant breeding activities to meet its requirements for varieties better adapted to the specific organic environment. To guide this proces the concept of...

Farmers' information on sweet potato production and millipede infestation in north-eastern Uganda. I. Associations between spatial and temporal crop diversity and the level of pest infestation (2004)

E. Ebregt, P.C. Struik, P.E. Abidin, B. Odongo

Farmers in five districts of north-eastern Uganda were interviewed to generate information on sweet potato production and constraints, with emphasis on damage by millipedes. Participatory rural...

Farmers' information on sweet potato production and millipede infestation in north-eastern Uganda. II. Pest incidence and indigenous control strategies (2004)

E. Ebregt, P.C. Struik, P.E. Abidin, B. Odongo

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lamk) is an important staple food for the people of north-eastern Uganda. Crop yields per unit area are low partly because of biological constraints, including...

The consequences of the concept of naturalness for organic plant breeding and propagation (2004)

P.C. Struik

Organic agriculture is enhancing specific plant breeding activities to meet its requirements for varieties better adapted to the specific organic environment. To guide this proces the concept of...

Fermentation and degradation in the rumen of dairy cows fed on diets consisting of silage from an intensively managed sward and silages from semi-natural grassland (2004)

Bruinenberg, M.H., Valk, H., Struik, P.C.

To assess the effect of grassland management on the ruminal digestion of silages, four lactating dairy cows, fitted with a rumen cannula, were fed diets consisting of concentrates and different grass...

Role of crop physiology in predicting gene-to-phenotype relationships (2004)

Yin, X., Struik, P.C., Kropff, M.J.

Robust crop physiological modelling could become an essential tool in explaining crop behaviour using insights from functional genomics. Current crop models can predict crop performance over a range...

Influence of plant height and heading date on the expression of the resistance to Septoria tritici blotch in near isogenic lines of wheat (2004)

Simón, M.R., Worland, A.J., Struik, P.C.

The effects of plant height and heading date on the expression of the resistance to Septoria tritici blotch, which is caused by the fungus Mycosphaerella graminicola (Fuckel) Schroeter, in Cohn...

Correlation between late blight resistance and foliage maturity type in potato (2004)

Keizer, L.C.P., Struik, P.C., Colon, L.T.

The genetics of race-non-specific foliage resistance against Phytophthora infestans, of foliage maturity type, and of their association in potato (Solanum tuberosum) were studied. Six progenies were...

Incorporation of 3D plant structures in genetic and physiological models (2004)

Marcelis, L.F.M., Angenent, G.C., Evers, J.B., Struik, P.C., ...

The recently developed virtual plant modelling approach has strongly increased the potential of model applications in crop sciences. Virtual plants are based on a new modelling concept and are...

Modelling differential phenotypic expression (2004)

Malosetti Zunin, M., Yin, X., Struik, P.C., Stam, P.

To study the performance of genotypes under different growing conditions, plant breeders evaluate their germplasm in multi-environment trials. These trials produce genotype by environment data. We...

The consequences of the concept of naturalness for organic plant breeding and propagation (2004)

Lammerts Van Bueren, E.T., Struik, P.C.

Organic agriculture is enhancing specific plant breeding activities to meet its requirements for varieties better adapted to the specific organic environment. In the past five years, therefore,...

PPO en WU: knolsortering nog moeilijk te sturen (2004)

Bus, C.B., Struik, P.C., Veerman, A.

Een voorspelling voor de aanleg, over het aantal knollen dat aan een aardappelplant zal komen, is onmogelijk. Dit concluderen Kees Bus, Paul Struik en Arjan Veerman van Praktijkonderzoek Plant en...

Preliminary efforts at sorghum varietal improvement with farmers in North-Eastern Ghana (2004)

Kudadjie, C.Y., Atokple, I.D.K., Offei, S.K., Struik, P.C., Richards, P., Atengdem, P.B.

Sodium has been found to be a scarce element needed and sought by mammals. To date, most geophagical studies have mainly concentrated on sodium in the soil with limited attention being given to the...

Farmers' information on sweet potato production and millipede infestation in north-eastern Uganda. I. Associations between spatial and temporal crop diversity and the level of pest infestation (2004)

Ebregt, E., Struik, P.C., Abidin, P.E., Odongo, B.

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lamk) is an important staple food for the people of north-eastern Uganda. Crop yields per unit area are low partly because of biological constraints, including...

Farmers' information on sweet potato production and millipede infestation in north-eastern Uganda. II. Pest incidence and indigenous control strategies (2004)

Ebregt, E., Struik, P.C., Abidin, P.E., Odongo, B.

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lamk) is an important staple food for the people of north-eastern Uganda. Crop yields per unit area are low partly because of biological constraints, including...

Assessing production constraints, management and use of sorghum diversity in north-east Ghana : a diagnostic study (2004)

Kudadjie, C.Y., Struik, P.C., Richards, P., Offei, S.K.

This paper reports on the results of a diagnostic study conducted to assess the problems and needs of sorghum farmers in north-east Ghana with the aim of determining the type of research that would...

Yam and cowpea diversity management by farmers in the Guinea-Sudan transition zone of Benin (2004)

Zannou, A., Ahanchédé, A., Struik, P.C., Richards, P., Zoundjihékpon, J., Tossau, R., ...

The maintenance and utilization of crop genetic diversity is important to ensure food security. The relative importance of yam and cowpea varieties and the influence of the socio-cultural and local...

Voluntary intake and in vivo digestibility of forages from semi-natural grasslands in dairy cows (2003)

M.H. Bruinenberg, H. Valk, P.C. Struik

To study in vivo digestibility of forages from semi-natural grasslands two experiments were carried out. In the first experiment lactating dairy cows were offered three different silage-based diets....

Organic propagation of seed and planting material: an overview of problems and challenges for research (2003)

P.C. Struik, E. Jacobsen

By 1 January 2004, as a result of EU-regulation 2092/91 for organic farming, the organic sector needs to have developed efficient schemes to be able to use adequate quantities of organically produced...

Voluntary intake and in vivo digestibility of forages from semi-natural grasslands in dairy cows (2003)

M.H. Bruinenberg, H. Valk, P.C. Struik

To study in vivo digestibility of forages from semi-natural grasslands two experiments were carried out. In the first experiment lactating dairy cows were offered three different silage-based diets....

Organic propagation of seed and planting material: an overview of problems and challenges for research (2003)

P.C. Struik, E. Jacobsen

By 1 January 2004, as a result of EU-regulation 2092/91 for organic farming, the organic sector needs to have developed efficient schemes to be able to use adequate quantities of organically produced...

A new scope for the Netherlands Journal of Agricultural Science (2003)

P.C. Struik, J.F. Wienk

This paper first looks at the changes in agricultural research structures, research questions and research culture in the Netherlands. In the context of these changes, the future scope, readership...

A new scope for the Netherlands Journal of Agricultural Science (2003)

P.C. Struik, J.F. Wienk

This paper first looks at the changes in agricultural research structures, research questions and research culture in the Netherlands. In the context of these changes, the future scope, readership...

Analysis of the production stability of mixed grasslands. I. A conceptual framework for the qualification of production stability in grassland ecosystems (2003)

Schulte, R.P.O., Lantinga, E.A., Struik, P.C.

The increased use of white clover in grasslands has led to new management challenges, as mixed pastures have been associated with unstable herbage production. The stability of mixed pastures depends...

Can the QTL for late blight resistance on potato chromosome 5 be attributed to foliage maturity type? (2003)

Keizer, L.C.P., Jacobsen, E., Colon, L.T., Struik, P.C.

We investigated the association between late blight resistance and foliage maturity type in potato by means of molecular markers. Two QTLs were detected for foliage resistance against Phytophthora...

Use of Jasmonate for conditioning of potato plantlets and microtubers in greenhouse production of minitubers (2003)

Pruski, K., Astatkie, T., Duplessis, P., Lewis, T., Nowak, J., Struik, P.C.

A two-year study was conducted to determine the effects of (1) jasmonic cid (JA) pre-treatment, (2) JA supplement in culture media, (3) cultivar (Amisk, Atlantic, Russet Burbank, Shepody, and...

Manipulation of microtubers for direct field utilization in seed production (2003)

Pruski, K., Astatkie, T., Duplessis, P., Stewart, L., Nowak, J., Struik, P.C.

A two-year field study was conducted to determine the effects of jasmonic acid (JA), light (during in vitro explant production and in vitro tuberization phases), and dormancy-bearing treatment on...

Manipulating transplant morphology to advance and enhance fruit yield in strawberry (2003)

Reekie, J.Y., Hincleton, P.R., Duval, J., Chandler, C., Struik, P.C.

Strawberry plants are vegetatively propagated in northern nurseries to supply fruit production farms in the southern United States of America. Digging actively growing plants in the fall from...

Organic propagation of seed and planting material: an overview of problems and challenges for research (2003)

Lammerts Van Bueren, E.T., Struik, P.C., Jacobsen, E.

By 1 January 2004, as a result of EU-regulation 2092/91 for organic farming, the organic sector needs to have developed efficient schemes to be able to use adequate quantities of organically produced...

Voluntary intake and in vivo digestibility of forages from semi-natural grasslands in dairy cows (2003)

Bruinenberg, M.H., Valk, H., Struik, P.C.

To study in vivo digestibility of forages from semi-natural grasslands two experiments were carried out. In the first experiment lactating dairy cows were offered three different silage-based diets....

Ecological concepts in organic farming and their consequences for an organic crop ideotype (2002)

P.C. Struik, E. Jacobsen

Currently, organic farmers largely depend on varieties supplied by conventional plant breeders and developed for conventional farming systems. The organic farming system differs fundamentally in soil...

Ecological concepts in organic farming and their consequences for an organic crop ideotype (2002)

P.C. Struik, E. Jacobsen

Currently, organic farmers largely depend on varieties supplied by conventional plant breeders and developed for conventional farming systems. The organic farming system differs fundamentally in soil...

Analysis of enset (Ensete ventricosum) indigenous production methods and farm-based biodiversity in major enset-growing regions of southern Ethiopia (2002)

Tsegaye, A., Struik, P.C.

Enset (Ensete ventricosum) production is declining, and it faces genetic erosion due to drought, diseases and population pressure. Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and additional formal survey...

Analysis of a complex crop production system in interdependent agro-ecological zones : a methodological approach of potato in Argentina (2002)

Caldiz, D.O., Haverkort, A.J., Struik, P.C.

This paper shows how a highly complex potato production system, like the Argentinian one, can be surveyed and analysed. A survey was complemented with the use of a Geographic Information System and a...

Measuring agricultural sustainability in terms of efficiency : the case of Dutch sugar beet growers (2002)

Wossink, G.A.A., Struik, P.C., Renkema, J.A.

Sustainability embraces socio-economic and bio-ecological dimensions or attributes. This paper presents a conceptual framework for quantifying sustainability on the basis of efficiency theory...

Factors affecting digestibility of temperate forages from semi-natural grasslands (2002)

Bruinenberg, M.H., Valk, H., Korevaar, H., Struik, P.C.

To indicate possibilities for the use of forages from seminatural grasslands in ruminant production systems, a literature study to describe the nutritive value of those forages was carried out. In...

Evaluation of sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) germplasm from north-eastern Uganda through a Farmer Participatory Approach (2002)

Abidin, P.E., Stam, P., Struik, P.C., Zhang, D.P., Hermann, M., ...

Ugandan farmers grow many landrace sweetpotato varieties, but some of these are relatively low yielding and susceptible to pests. The objective of the present research was to involve farmers in a...

Factors affecting digestibility of temperate forages from seminatural grasslands : a review (2002)

Bruinenberg, M.H., Valk, H., Korevaar, H., Struik, P.C.

To indicate possibilities for the use of forages from seminatural grasslands in ruminant production systems, a literature study to describe the nutritive value of those forages was carried out. In...

Ecological concepts in organic farming and their consequences for an organic crop ideotype (2002)

Lammerts Van Bueren, E.T., Struik, P.C., Jacobsen, E.

Currently, organic farmers largely depend on varieties supplied by conventional plant breeders and developed for farming systems in which artificial fertilizers and agro-chemicals are widely used....

Measuring agricultural sustainability in terms of efficiency: The case of Dutch sugar beet growers (2002)

Wossink, G.A.A., Struik, P.C., Renkema, J.A.

Sustainability embraces socio-economic and bio-ecological dimensions or attributes. This paper presents a conceptual framework for quantifying sustainability on the basis of efficiency theory...

A new scope for the Netherlands Journal of Agricultural Science (2002)

Jongen, W.M.F., Struik, P.C., Wienk, J.F.

This paper first looks at the changes in agricultural research structures, research questions and research culture in the Netherlands. In the context of these changes, the future scope, readership...

Measuring agricultural sustainability in terms of efficiency: The case of Dutch sugar beet growers (2002)

Wossink, G.A.A., Struik, P.C., Renkema, J.A.

Sustainability embraces socio-economic and bio-ecological dimensions or attributes. This paper presents a conceptual framework for quantifying sustainability on the basis of efficiency theory...

Evaluation of sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) germplasm from north-eastern Uganda through a Farmer Participatory Approach (2002)

Abidin, P.E., Stam, P., Struik, P.C., Zhang, D.P., Hermann, M., ...

Ugandan farmers grow many landrace sweetpotato varieties, but some of these are relatively low yielding and susceptible to pests. The objective of the present research was to involve farmers in a...

Development of leaf area and leaf number of micropropagated potato plants (2001)

M. Tadesse, P.C. Struik

Aboveground leaf area and leaf number development of in vitro produced potato plantlets was studied over three growth phases. In vitro plantlets were produced at 17 or 23°C (normalisation phase,...

Leaf area development of micropropagated potato plants: effects of leaf area of individual plants on logistic curve parameters and correlations among these parameters (2001)

M. Tadesse, P.C. Struik

Leaf area increase of individual, in vitro produced potato plantlets was analysed over three growth phases: in vitro normalisation (3 weeks, 17 or 23°C), transplant production (2 weeks. 18/12 or...

Development of micropropagated potato plants over three phases of growth as affected by temperature in different phases (2001)

M. Tadesse, P.C. Struik

To assess (after)effects of temperature on plant development, in vitro potato plantlets produced at 17 or 23°C (normalization phase, 3 weeks) were planted into soil in growth chambers at 18/12 or...

Effects of nitrogen pre-treatment of transplants from in vitro produced potato plantlets on transplant growth and yield in the field (2001)

M. Tadesse, P.C. Struik

In vitro propagated potato plantlets, cultivars Gloria and Spunta, were pre-treated with 10 or 40 mg nitrogen per plant before transplanting to the field to determine after-effects of nitrogen on...

Enset (Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman) kocho yield under different crop establishment methods as compared to yields of other carbohydrate-rich food crops (2001)

A. Tsegaye, P.C. Struik

The kocho yield of enset, in terms of weight and energy, under different crop establishment methods, was investigated at Areka Research Centre, southern Ethiopia, and compared with the yields of...

Competition and niche differentiation in barley (Hordeum vulgare) and wheat (Triticum aestivum) mixtures under rainfed conditions in the Central Highlands of Eritrea (2001)

A. Woldeamlak, L. Bastiaans, P.C. Struik

Barley and wheat mixtures were grown in the field using additive and replacement ratios at two locations (Halhale and Mendefera) in Eritrea during the 1997 and 1998 seasons. The aim was to assess...

Development of leaf area and leaf number of micropropagated potato plants (2001)

M. Tadesse, P.C. Struik

Aboveground leaf area and leaf number development of in vitro produced potato plantlets was studied over three growth phases. In vitro plantlets were produced at 17 or 23°C (normalisation phase,...

Leaf area development of micropropagated potato plants: effects of leaf area of individual plants on logistic curve parameters and correlations among these parameters (2001)

M. Tadesse, P.C. Struik

Leaf area increase of individual, in vitro produced potato plantlets was analysed over three growth phases: in vitro normalisation (3 weeks, 17 or 23°C), transplant production (2 weeks. 18/12 or...

Development of micropropagated potato plants over three phases of growth as affected by temperature in different phases (2001)

M. Tadesse, P.C. Struik

To assess (after)effects of temperature on plant development, in vitro potato plantlets produced at 17 or 23°C (normalization phase, 3 weeks) were planted into soil in growth chambers at 18/12 or...

Effects of nitrogen pre-treatment of transplants from in vitro produced potato plantlets on transplant growth and yield in the field (2001)

M. Tadesse, P.C. Struik

In vitro propagated potato plantlets, cultivars Gloria and Spunta, were pre-treated with 10 or 40 mg nitrogen per plant before transplanting to the field to determine after-effects of nitrogen on...

Enset (Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman) kocho yield under different crop establishment methods as compared to yields of other carbohydrate-rich food crops (2001)

A. Tsegaye, P.C. Struik

The kocho yield of enset, in terms of weight and energy, under different crop establishment methods, was investigated at Areka Research Centre, southern Ethiopia, and compared with the yields of...

Competition and niche differentiation in barley (Hordeum vulgare) and wheat (Triticum aestivum) mixtures under rainfed conditions in the Central Highlands of Eritrea (2001)

A. Woldeamlak, L. Bastiaans, P.C. Struik

Barley and wheat mixtures were grown in the field using additive and replacement ratios at two locations (Halhale and Mendefera) in Eritrea during the 1997 and 1998 seasons. The aim was to assess...

Chromosomal location of resistance to Septoria tritici in seedlings of a synthetic hexaploid wheat, Triticum spelta, and two cultivars of Triticum aestivum (2001)

Simón, M.R., Worland, A.J., Cordo, C.A., Struik, P.C.

Chromosomal location of resistance to two virulent Argentinean isolates of Septoria tritici was studied in two wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars (Cappelle-Desprez & Cheyenne), a synthetic...

Agro-ecological zoning and potential yield of single or double cropping of potato in Argentina (2001)

Caldiz, D.O., Gaspari, F.J., Haverkort, A.J., Struik, P.C.

Potato is the most important horticultural crop in Argentina and at present 100,000 ha are grown in different regions and seasons. The four possible growing seasons are defined as early...

Competition and niche differentiation in barley (Hordeum vulgare) and wheat (Triticum aestivum) mixtures under rainfed conditions in the Central Highlands of Eritrea (2001)

Woldeamlak, A., Bastiaans, L., Struik, P.C.

Barley and wheat mixtures were grown in the field using additive and replacement ratios at two locations (Halhale and Mendefera) in Eritrea during the 1997 and 1998 seasons. The aim was to assess...

Enset (Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman) kocho yield under different crop establishment methods as compared to yields of other carbohydrate-rich food crops (2001)

Tsegaye, A., Struik, P.C.

The kocho yield of enset, in terms of weight and energy, under different crop establishment methods, was investigated at Areka Research Centre, southern Ethiopia, and compared with the yields of...

Effects of nitrogen pre-treatment of transplants from in vitro produced potato plantlets on transplant growth and yield in the field (2001)

Tadesse, M., Lommen, W.J.M., Struik, P.C.

In vitro propagated potato plantlets, cultivars Gloria and Spunta, were pre-treated with 10 or 40 mg nitrogen per plant before transplanting to the field to determine after-effects of nitrogen on...

Development of micropropagated potato plants over three phases of growth as affected by temperature in different phases (2001)

Tadesse, M., Lommen, W.J.M., Struik, P.C.

To assess (after)effects of temperature on plant development, in vitro potato plantlets produced at 17 or 23°C (normalization phase, 3 weeks) were planted into soil in growth chambers at 18/12 or...

Leaf area development of micropropagated potato plants: effects of leaf area of individual plants on logistic curve parameters and correlations among these parameters (2001)

Tadesse, M., Lommen, W.J.M., Struik, P.C.

Leaf area increase of individual, in vitro produced potato plantlets was analysed over three growth phases: in vitro normalisation (3 weeks, 17 or 23°C), transplant production (2 weeks. 18/12 or...

Development of leaf area and leaf number of micropropagated potato plants (2001)

Tadesse, M., Lommen, W.J.M., Struik, P.C.

Aboveground leaf area and leaf number development of in vitro produced potato plantlets was studied over three growth phases. In vitro plantlets were produced at 17 or 23°C (normalisation phase, 3...

Non-separability and heterogeneity in integrated agronomic-economic analysis of nonpoint-source pollution (2001)

Wossink, G.A.A., Struik, P.C.

This paper highlights two aspects that are crucial in the management of agricultural nonpoint-source pollution but that are typically not taken into account in applied economic studies. Firstly,...

Time of pod set and seed position on the plant contribute to variation in quality of seeds within soybean seed lots (2000)

C.J. Langerak, P.C. Struik

Time to pod set and seed position on the plant were studied as possible within-plant components contributing to variation in quality of seeds within seed lots of soyabean (Glycine max) cultivar...

Morphological analysis of leaf growth of maize: responses to temperature and light intensity (2000)

H.J. Bos, H. Tijani-Eniola, P.C. Struik

To increase understanding of the mechanisms involved in leaf-area expansion in the Poaceae, effects of environmental factors on leaf growth of the non-tillering species maize (Zea mays L.) were...

Morphological analysis of plant density effects on early leaf area growth in maize (2000)

H.J. Bos, J. Vos, P.C. Struik

The mechanisms of density-related reduced leaf area per plant in non-tillering maize (Zea mays) were investigated. Maize cv. Luna crops with a wide range of plant densities were grown in the field at...

Time of pod set and seed position on the plant contribute to variation in quality of seeds within soybean seed lots (2000)

C.J. Langerak, P.C. Struik

Time to pod set and seed position on the plant were studied as possible within-plant components contributing to variation in quality of seeds within seed lots of soyabean (Glycine max) cultivar...

Morphological analysis of leaf growth of maize: responses to temperature and light intensity (2000)

H.J. Bos, H. Tijani-Eniola, P.C. Struik

To increase understanding of the mechanisms involved in leaf-area expansion in the Poaceae, effects of environmental factors on leaf growth of the non-tillering species maize (Zea mays L.) were...

Morphological analysis of plant density effects on early leaf area growth in maize (2000)

H.J. Bos, J. Vos, P.C. Struik

The mechanisms of density-related reduced leaf area per plant in non-tillering maize (Zea mays) were investigated. Maize cv. Luna crops with a wide range of plant densities were grown in the field at...

Morphological analysis of leaf growth of maize : responses to temperature and light intensity (2000)

Bos, H.J., Tijani-Eniola, H., Struik, P.C.

To increase understanding of the mechanisms involved in leaf-area expansion in the Poaceae, effects of environmental factors on leaf growth of the non-tillering species maize (Zea mays L.) were...

Morphological analysis of plant density effects on early leaf area growth in maize (2000)

Bos, H.J., Vos, J., Struik, P.C.

The mechanisms of density-related reduced leaf area per plant in non-tillering maize (Zea mays) were investigated. Maize cv. Luna crops with a wide range of plant densities were grown in the field at...

Uniformity, performance and seed quality of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) seed crops grown from sub-samples of one seed lot obtained after selection for physical seed attributes (2000)

Illipronti, R.A., Langerak, C.J., Lommen, W.J.M., Struik, P.C.

In a glasshouse experiment it was examined whether narrow grading and selection from a commercial soybean seed lot cultivar ‘IAS-5’, could improve the uniformity of the seed crop grown from it...

Time of pod set and seed production on the plant contribute to variation in quality of seeds within soybean seed lots (2000)

Illipronti, R.A., Lommen, W.J.M., Langerak, C.J., Struik, P.C.

Time to pod set and seed position on the plant were studied as possible within-plant components contributing to variation in quality of seeds within seed lots of soyabean (Glycine max) cultivar...

Does the crop or the soil indicate how to save nitrogen in maize production? (2000)

Schröder, J.J., Neeteson, J.J., Oenema, O., Struik, P.C.

High nitrogen (N) application rates are used by maize growers as an ‘insurance’, but may have an adverse effect on the environment. In this paper, the potential for nitrogen savings by the use of...

Influence of repetitive transplanting and leaf pruning on dry matter and food production of enset (Ensete ventricosum Welw. (Cheesman)) (2000)

Admasu Tsegaye, Struik, P.C.

Crop establishment methods affected the growth, dry matter production and distribution in enset (Ensete ventricosum) plants studied at the Areka Research Centre, North Omo, Southern Ethiopia. Enset...

Does the crop or the soil indicate how to save nitrogen in maize production? Reviewing the state of the art. [Erratum: Sept 29, 2000, v. 68 (1), p. 85.] (2000)

Schroder, J.J., Neeteson, J.J., Oenema, O., Struik, P.C.

High nitrogen (N) application rates are used by maize growers as an ‘insurance’, but may have an adverse effect on the environment. In this paper, the potential for nitrogen savings by the use of...

A conceptual model for analysing input-output coefficients in arable farming systems: from diagnosis towards design (1999)

Wossink, G.A.A., Struik, P.C., Renkema, J.

Environmental legislation is forcing a rethink about desirable crop production systems. The development of new production systems that meet economic and environmental objectives demands knowledge...

Evaluation of the dry weight rank method for botanical analysis of grassland by means of simulation (1998)

J.H. Neuteboom, E.A. Lantinga, P.C. Struik

With the Dry Weight Rank (DWR) method of 't Mannetje and Haydock [see Journal of British Grassland Society (1963) 18, 268-275] for botanical analysis in pastures, the dry weight proportions of...

Evaluation of the dry weight rank method for botanical analysis of grassland by means of simulation (1998)

J.H. Neuteboom, E.A. Lantinga, P.C. Struik

With the Dry Weight Rank (DWR) method of 't Mannetje and Haydock [see Journal of British Grassland Society (1963) 18, 268-275] for botanical analysis in pastures, the dry weight proportions of...

Evaluation of the dry weight rank method for botanical analysis of grassland by means of simulation. (1998)

Neuteboom, J.H., Lantinga, E.A., Struik, P.C.

With the Dry Weight Rank (DWR) method of 't Mannetje and Haydock [see Journal of British Grassland Society (1963) 18, 268-275] for botanical analysis in pastures, the dry weight proportions of...

Resource use at the cropping system level. (1997)

Struik, P.C., Bonciarelli, F.

This paper illustrates the basic ideas of good crop rotations, adequate crop husbandry and high resource-use efficiencies and some relevant ecological approaches. The use of special crops to prevent...

Broomrape (Orobanche cernua) control before attachment to host through chemically or biologically manipulating seed germination (1996)

G.N. Dhanapal, P.C. Struik

Seven series of laboratory and glasshouse experiments were conducted to investigate different methods of testing and studying the effect of several chemicals, root exudates of germinating crop seeds,...

Broomrape (Orobanche cernua) control before attachment to host through chemically or biologically manipulating seed germination (1996)

G.N. Dhanapal, P.C. Struik

Seven series of laboratory and glasshouse experiments were conducted to investigate different methods of testing and studying the effect of several chemicals, root exudates of germinating crop seeds,...

Effects of nitrogen on accumulation and partitioning of dry matter and nitrogen of vegetables. 3. Spinach (1996)

H. Biemond, J. Vos, P.C. Struik

Four greenhouse and 2 field experiments (the latter on a sandy soil) were carried out with different amounts and dates of N application to analyse the dynamics of dry matter and N accumulation in...

Effects of nitrogen on accumulation and partitioning of dry matter and nitrogen of vegetables. 3. Spinach (1996)

H. Biemond, J. Vos, P.C. Struik

Four greenhouse and 2 field experiments (the latter on a sandy soil) were carried out with different amounts and dates of N application to analyse the dynamics of dry matter and N accumulation in...

Dynamics of change of leaf attributes of Brussels sprouts in response to switches between high and low supply of nitrogen (1996)

J. Vos, H. Biemond, P.C. Struik

In a greenhouse pot experiment with Brussels sprouts grown in sand, 4 treatments were compared: a control without N limitation, a continuously N-deficient control and 2 treatments with a switch from...

Dynamics of change of leaf attributes of Brussels sprouts in response to switches between high and low supply of nitrogen (1996)

J. Vos, H. Biemond, P.C. Struik

In a greenhouse pot experiment with Brussels sprouts grown in sand, 4 treatments were compared: a control without N limitation, a continuously N-deficient control and 2 treatments with a switch from...

Dynamics of change of leaf attributes of Brussels sprouts in response to switches between high and low supply of nitrogen. (1996)

Vos, J., Biemond, H., Struik, P.C.

In a greenhouse pot experiment with Brussels sprouts grown in sand, 4 treatments were compared: a control without N limitation, a continuously N-deficient control and 2 treatments with a switch from...

Effects of nitrogen on accumulation and partitioning of dry matter and nitrogen of vegetables. 3. Spinach. (1996)

Biemond, H., Vos, J., Struik, P.C.

Four greenhouse and 2 field experiments (the latter on a sandy soil) were carried out with different amounts and dates of N application to analyse the dynamics of dry matter and N accumulation in...

Broomrape (Orobanche cernua) control before attachment to host through chemically or biologically manipulating seed germination. (1996)

Dhanapal, G.N., Struik, P.C.

Seven series of laboratory and glasshouse experiments were conducted to investigate different methods of testing and studying the effect of several chemicals, root exudates of germinating crop seeds,...

Nitrogen effects in sugar beet growing: a module for decision support (1995)

A.B. Smit, P.C. Struik

PIEteR, a field-specific production model for sugarbeet in the Netherlands, is described. The model was developed as a basis for decision support, for example in determining N fertilizer...

Effects of nitrogen accumulation and partitioning of dry matter and nitrogen of vegetables. 1. Brussels sprouts (1995)

H. Biemond, J. Vos, P.C. Struik

Three greenhouse trials and one field trial were carried out on Brussels sprout cv. Icarus SG2004 in which the treatments consisted of different N amounts and application dates. DM and N accumulation...

Nitrogen effects in sugar beet growing: a module for decision support (1995)

A.B. Smit, P.C. Struik

PIEteR, a field-specific production model for sugarbeet in the Netherlands, is described. The model was developed as a basis for decision support, for example in determining N fertilizer...

Effects of nitrogen accumulation and partitioning of dry matter and nitrogen of vegetables. 1. Brussels sprouts (1995)

H. Biemond, J. Vos, P.C. Struik

Three greenhouse trials and one field trial were carried out on Brussels sprout cv. Icarus SG2004 in which the treatments consisted of different N amounts and application dates. DM and N accumulation...

The need to study and manage variation in agro-ecosystems (1995)

L.O. Fresco, P.C. Struik

Variation within agro-ecosystems is a universal but complex phenomenon which is present in each of the factors that determine the agro-ecosystem, i.e. the environment, genetic resources and...

Effects of nitrogen on development and growth of the leaves of vegetables. 1. Appearance, expansion growth and life span of leaves of Brussels sprouts plants (1995)

H. Biemond, J. Vos, P.C. Struik

In greenhouse pot trials, Brussels sprouts cv. Icarus SG2004 plants were supplied with various amounts of N at different stages during growth. The rate of leaf emergence ranged from 0.39 to 0.72 per...

The need to study and manage variation in agro-ecosystems (1995)

L.O. Fresco, P.C. Struik

Variation within agro-ecosystems is a universal but complex phenomenon which is present in each of the factors that determine the agro-ecosystem, i.e. the environment, genetic resources and...

Effects of nitrogen on development and growth of the leaves of vegetables. 1. Appearance, expansion growth and life span of leaves of Brussels sprouts plants (1995)

H. Biemond, J. Vos, P.C. Struik

In greenhouse pot trials, Brussels sprouts cv. Icarus SG2004 plants were supplied with various amounts of N at different stages during growth. The rate of leaf emergence ranged from 0.39 to 0.72 per...

Effects of nitrogen on development and growth of the leaves of vegetables. 1. Appearance, expansion growth and life span of leaves of Brussels sprouts plants. (1995)

Biemond, H., Vos, J., Struik, P.C.

In greenhouse pot experiments and field trials, leek cv. Albana plants were supplied with different amounts of N fertilizer at various growth stages. Leaf emergence, expansion, size and senescence...

The need to study and manage variation in agro-ecosystems. (1995)

Almekinders, C.J.M., Fresco, L.O., Struik, P.C.

Variation within agro-ecosystems is a universal but complex phenomenon which is present in each of the factors that determine the agro-ecosystem, i.e. the environment, genetic resources and...

Nitrogen effects in sugar beet growing: a module for decision support. (1995)

Smit, A.B., Struik, P.C.

PIEteR, a field-specific production model for sugarbeet in the Netherlands, is described. The model was developed as a basis for decision support, for example in determining N fertilizer...

Effects of nitrogen on accumulation and partitioning of dry matter and nitrogen of vegetables. 1. Brussels sprouts. (1995)

Biemond, H., Vos, J., Struik, P.C.

Three greenhouse trials and one field trial were carried out on Brussels sprout cv. Icarus SG2004 in which the treatments consisted of different N amounts and application dates. DM and N accumulation...

Photothermal response of sympodium development and flowering in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) under controlled conditions (1994)

P.C. Struik

In two phytotron experiments with different potato cultivars (experiment 1: cv. Atzimba and Van Gogh; experiment 2: cv. Spunta and Desiree), a study was made of the effects of temperature (15-27...

Photothermal response of sympodium development and flowering in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) under controlled conditions (1994)

P.C. Struik

In two phytotron experiments with different potato cultivars (experiment 1: cv. Atzimba and Van Gogh; experiment 2: cv. Spunta and Desiree), a study was made of the effects of temperature (15-27...

Application of a crop growth model (SUCROS-87) to assess the effect of moisture on yield potential of durum wheat in Ethiopia. (1994)

Simane, B., Stol, W., Struik, P.C.

A spring wheat growth model (SUCROS-87) was used to identify moisture stress periods during the growing seasons and simulate yield potentials of durum wheat (Triticum turgidum var. durum) in six...

Photothermal response of sympodial development and flowering in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) under controlled conditions. (1994)

Almekinders, C.J.M., Struik, P.C.

In two phytotron experiments with different potato cultivars (experiment 1: cv. Atzimba and Van Gogh; experiment 2: cv. Spunta and Desiree), a study was made of the effects of temperature (15-27...