Abstract: Winterhardiness is a complex trait that involves low temperature tolerance (LTT), vernalization sensitivity, and photoperiod sensitivity. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) for these traits were fi rst identifi ed using biparental mapping populations; candidate genes for all loci have since been identifi ed and characterized. In this research we used a set of 148 accessions consisting of advanced breeding lines from the Oregon barley (Hordeum vulgare L.

Abstract:Winterhardiness is a complex trait that involves low temperature tolerance (LTT), vernalization sensitivity, and photoperiod sensitivity. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) for these traits were fi rst identifi ed using biparental mapping populations; candidate genes for all loci have since been identifi ed and characterized. In this research we used a set of 148 accessions consisting of advanced breeding lines from the Oregon barley (Hordeum vulgare L.

ABSTRACT. A mechanistic, dynamic whole farm simulation model was developed to evaluate the effect of farming strategies on the productivity of dairy grazing systems. The model integrates local available information on pasture growth and quality and current knowledge on animal nutrition and metabolism. The pastoral component simulates the pasture rotation structure of the farm, with variable number and size of paddocks, to which the user must assign a pasture type from an available database.

ABSTRACT. The strawberry fruit production in Uruguay is mainly dedicated to the internal fresh market but there are some experiences of exportation to regional and off shore countries. The crop is done in the annual hill system without the use of methyl bromide and the mean yield is about 40 t/ha. Main crop areas are located in the Northwest (Salto, 31°S) and in the South (San José, 34°S). The winter and early spring fruit production is obtained in the Northwest area with crops under low and high tunnels using short day cultivars like 'INIA Yvahé', 'INIA Arazá' and 'Earlibrite'.