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Nut set evaluation in inter-specific almond × peach backcross progenies for self-compatibility selection in almond breeding programme

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Self-compatibility was examined in 22 almond samples that were selected based on their generic and physiological characteristics. Polymerase chain reaction was also done with consensus primers. Pollen tube growth and nut set analyses were carried out on partially bagged limbs after self-pollination treatment. In spite of the fact that all genotypes had the S f-allele and pollen tube growth were similar, nut set exhibited an alternate year characteristic that ranged from 16.2% to a maximum of 24.7%. This was the highest treatment after self-pollination. Difference existed between genotypes could be due to the genetic constitution of each genotype, is explored in set that is diminished by inbreeding, which diminish gene aggregation in different members of a progeny. In addition, flower morphology could also influence set in bagged limbs. Furthermore, with regard to flower sterility and bud density in relation to both pollination success and ecological condition availability, these traits must be considered when examining production in self-compatible almond orchards, e.g.,—the impacts accompanying inbreeding and effective autonomous self-pollination.

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This study was supported by Payme-Noor University of Tehran, Iran. The authors acknowledge the financial support of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz Fund (SHCUF) under project No.SHCH_AGF_Grant1395. J. Halasz is grateful for receiving the Janos Bolyai Research Scholarship of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. We are appreciate Prof. Craig A. Ledbetter (Res. Geneticist San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center Crop Diseases, Pests & Genetics 9611 S. Riverbed Avenue Parlier, CA 93648-9757), for English language improvement of the manuscript before the submission. We also thank the two anonymous reviewers for their constructive suggestions that greatly helped to improve the manuscript.

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  1. Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, P. O. Box 61355/144, Iran

    Karim Sorkheh

  2. Department of Agriculture, Payme-Noor University, Tehran, P.O. Box 19395-3697, Iran

    Soghra Kiani

  3. Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran

    Roghaie Azimkhani & Nastaran Mehri

  4. Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Szent István University, Villányi út 29-43, Budapest, 1118, Hungary

    Júlia Halász

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Sorkheh, K., Kiani, S., Azimkhani, R. et al. Nut set evaluation in inter-specific almond × peach backcross progenies for self-compatibility selection in almond breeding programme. Euphytica 213, 191 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-017-1977-2

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