Cauliflower and Broccoli

Evaluation of genetic diversity in self-incompatible broccoli DH lines assessed by SRAP markers

“…The result of SCI test revealed that most of the broccoli DH lines were SI, and a few were SC, which is consistent with the opinion of Branca (2008). Out of 124 broccoli DH lines, four DH lines' SCI were distinctly different and the other DH lines' SCI were not obviously different in the two SCIs tests, which demonstrated that the SI of some broccoli plants was affected by the environment such as temperature and humidity.…”

“…italica) is a traditional European crop, and now has become widespread in Asian in recent decades (Branca, 2008). In broccoli, F 1 hybrids have advantages especially in uniform maturity, high total yield, better curd/head quality, and resistance to diseases and unfavourable weather conditions (Branca, 2008).…”

“…italica) is a traditional European crop, and now has become widespread in Asian in recent decades (Branca, 2008). In broccoli, F 1 hybrids have advantages especially in uniform maturity, high total yield, better curd/head quality, and resistance to diseases and unfavourable weather conditions (Branca, 2008). For producing hybrid seeds of cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprout and kale, a selfincompatibility (SI) character is utilized which is controlled by the S-locus (King, 2003).…”

Variability in resistance to clubroot in European cauliflower cultivars

“…botrytis) and broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) have become widespread in Asia during recent decades, while their cultivation in Europe has been more or less stable (Branca 2008;FAOSTAT 2011). Presently, these popular cruciferous vegetables are considered as functional foods, due to the content of health-improving compounds and important nutritious substances.…”

“…In recent years, interest in cauliflower and broccoli has grown because of new breeding programmes aimed at satisfying current consumer requirements. The great genetic diversity of cauliflower and broccoli conserved in gene bank germplasm collections along with modern biotechnological approaches allow utilisation of both crops in commercial breeding (Branca 2008). Resistance breeding against diseases and insect pests has been highlighted as one of the most important objectives in Brassicas (Gupta & Pratap 2009).…”