A total of 206 paddy rice varieties was developed from 1933 to 2000 in Korea. However, genetic diversity and relationships among the varieties were not well characterized. The objectives of this study were to quantify genetic diversity and genetic relatio
In buckwheat, interspecific hybrids with perennial species could provide the opportunity to introgress new and useful characters into annual species. An in vitro embryo rescue procedure, previously developed to produce interspecific hybrids of selfpollina
The isolation of female gametes is precondition for the satisfactory micromanipulation of gametes in common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench.). Embryo sacs were isolated at flowering stage after brief treatment with minimal concentrations of cell-wa