Objectives and Benefits of Molecular Breeding in Forage Species

T. Lübberstedt, Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Denmark

Translational Genomics for Alfalfa Varietal Improvement

G. D. May, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, USA

The Efficacy of GeneThresher® Methylation Filtering Technology in the Plant Kingdom

U. Warek, Orion Genomics, LLC, USA
J. A. Bedell, Orion Genomics, LLC, USA
M. A. Budiman, Orion Genomics, LLC, USA
A. N. Nunberg, Orion Genomics, LLC, USA
R. W. Citek, Orion Genomics, LLC, USA
D. Robbins, Orion Genomics, LLC, USA
N. Lakey, Orion Genomics, LLC, USA
P. D. Rabinowicz, The Institute for Genomic Research, USA

QTL Analysis of Mineral Content in Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne L.)

N. O. I. Cogan, La Trobe University, Australia
A. C. Vecchies, La Trobe University, Australia
T. Yamada, National Agricultural Research Center for Hokkaido Region, Japan
K. F. Smith, Hamilton Centre, Australia
J. W. Forster, La Trobe University, Australia

Gene-Associated Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Discovery in White Clover (T. Repens L.)

M. C. Drayton, La Trobe University, Australia
R. C. Ponting, La Trobe University, Australia
A. C. Vecchies, La Trobe University, Australia
T. C. Wilkinson, Hamilton Centre, Australia
J. George, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
N. O. I. Cogan, La Trobe University, Australia
N. R. Bannan, Hamilton Centre, Australia
K. F. Smith, Hamilton Centre, Australia
G. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia
J. W. Forster, La Trobe University, Australia

Structural and Functional Genomic Research in Model Legume Plants: The National BioResource Project (NBRP) in Japan

S. Tsuruta, University of Miyazaki, Japan
M. Hashiguchi, University of Miyazaki, Japan
Ryo Akashi, University of Miyazaki, Japan

Consistency of QTL for Dollar Spot Resistance Between Greenhouse and Field Inoculations, Multiple Locations, and Different Population Sizes in Creeping Bentgrass

N. Chakraborty, University of Wisconsin
J. Bae, University of Wisconsin
J. Curley, University of Wisconsin
S. Warnke, USDA-ARS
M. Casler, USDA-ARS
S. Bughrara, Michigan State University
G. Jung, University of Wisconsin

QTL Analysis of Vernalisation Requirement and Heading Traits in Festuca Pratensis Huds.

Å Ergon, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway
C. Fang, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway
Ø. Jørgensen, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway
T. S. Amalid, Norwegian Crop Research Institute, Norway
O. A. Rognli, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway

Locating, and Utilising Festuca Pratensis Genes for Winter Hardiness for the Future Development of More Persistent High Quality Lolium Cultivars

M. W. Humphreys, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
D. Gasior, Agricultural University of Craców, Poland
A. Kosmala, Institute of Plant Genetics Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland
O. A. Rognli, The University of Norway, Norway
Z. Zwierzykowski, Institute of Plant Genetics Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland
M. Rapacz, Agricultural University of Craców, Poland

Crown Rust Resistance of Italian Ryegrass Cultivar ‘Axis’ to an Isolate from Japan

T. Kiyoshi, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan
M. Hirata, Forage Crop Research Institute, Japan
T. Takamizo, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan
H. Sato, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan
Y. Mano, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan
M. Fujimori, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan

A Glucanase Gene Cosegregates with a QTL for Crown Rust Resistance in L. Perenne

H. Muylle, Centre of Agricultural Research, Belgium
J. Baert, Centre of Agricultural Research, Belgium
E. Van Bockstaele, University of Ghent, Belgium
I. Roldán-Ruiz, Centre of Agricultural Research, Belgium

QTL Analysis of Mineral Content and Grass Tetany Potential in Leymus Wildryes

S. R. Larson, Utah State University
H. F. Mayland, USDA-ARS

Quantitative Trait Locus Analysis of Morphogenetic and Developmental Traits in an SSR and AFLP-Based Genetic Map of White Clover (Trifolium Repens L.)

M. T. Abberton, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
N. O. I. Cogan, La Trobe University, Australia
K. F. Smith, Hamilton Centre, Australia
G. Kearney, Hamilton Centre, Australia
A. H. Marshall, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
A. Williams, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
T. P. T. Michaelson-Yeates, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
C. Bowen, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
E. S. Jones, Pioneer Hi-Bred International
A. C. Vecchies, La Trobe University, Australia
J. W. Forster, La Trobe University, Australia

Genetic Mapping in Tetraploid Alfalfa: Results and Prospects

E. C. Brummer, Iowa State University
J. G. Robins, Iowa State University
B. Alarcón Zúñiga, Iowa State University
D. Luth, Iowa State University

A Medicago Truncatula Population Segregating for Aluminum Tolerance

M. Sledge, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, USA
B. Narasimhamoorthy, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, USA
G. Jiang, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, USA

Isolation of SSR Markers from Zoysiagrass

H. Cai, Forage Crop Research Institute, Japan
N. Yuyama, Forage Crop Research Institute, Japan
M. Inoue, Forage Crop Research Institute, Japan

Development of a Microsatellite Library in Lolium Perenne

J. King, IGER, UK
I. P. King, IGER, UK
D. Thorogood, IGER, UK
L. Roberts, IGER, UK
K. Skøt, IGER, UK
K. Elborough, Vialactia Biosciences, New Zealand

Development of SSR Markers for Variety Identification in Italian Ryegrass (Lolium Multiflorum Lam.)

M. Inoue, Forage Crop Research Institute, Japan
N. Yuyama, Forage Crop Research Institute, Japan
H. Cai, Forage Crop Research Institute, Japan

Construction of Microsatellite-Enriched Libraries for Tropical Forage Species and Characterization of the Repetitive Sequences Found in Brachiaria Brizantha

Letícia Jungmann, Universidade Esdatual de Campinas, Brazil
C. B. do Valle, EMBRAPA, Brazil
P. R. Laborda, Universidade Esdatual de Campinas, Brazil
Rosangela M. S. Resende, EMBRAPA, Brazil
Liana Jank, EMBRAPA, Brazil
A. P. de Souza, Universidade Esdatual de Campinas, Brazil

Development of Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Markers and Their Use to Assess Genetic Diversity in Apomictic Guineagrass (Panicum Maximum Jacq.)

M. Ebina, Okinawa Prefectural Livestock Experimental Station, Japan
Kaori Kouki, Okinawa Prefectural Livestock and Grassland Research Center, Japan
S. Tsuruta, Okinawa Prefectural Livestock Experimental Station, Japan
M. Takahara, Okinawa Prefectural Livestock Experimental Station, Japan
M. Kobayashi, Okinawa Prefectural Livestock Experimental Station, Japan
T. Yamamoto, Okinawa Prefectural Livestock and Grassland Research Center, Japan
K. Nakajima, Okinawa Prefectural Livestock and Grassland Research Center, Japan
H. Nakagawa, Okinawa Prefectural Livestock and Grassland Research Center, Japan

Root Senescence in Red Clover (Trifolium Pratense L.)

K. J. Webb, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
E. Tuck, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
S. Heywood, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK

Non-destructive Assessment of Quality and Yield for Grass-Breeding

A. G. T. Schut, Plant Research International, The Netherlands
M. J. J. Pustjens, Advanta Seeds B.V., The Netherlands
P. W. Wilkins, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
J. Meuleman, Agrotechnology & Food Innovations B.V., The Netherlands
P. Reyns, Advanta Seeds B.V., The Netherlands
A. Lovatt, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
G. W. A. M. van der Heijden, Plant Research International, The Netherlands

Discriminating Stay-Green Grasses Using Hyperspectral Imaging and Chemometrics

J. Taylor, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
B. Moore, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
J. J. Rowland, University of Wales, UK
H. Thomas, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
H. J. Ougham, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK

Molecular Characterisation of Bacterial Wilt Resistance in Lolium Multiflorum Lam.

B. Studer, Swiss Federal Research Station for Agroecology and Agriculture, Switzerland
B. Boller, Swiss Federal Research Station for Agroecology and Agriculture, Switzerland
F. Windmer, Swiss Federal Research Station for Agroecology and Agriculture, Switzerland
U. K. Posselt, University of Hohenheim, Germany
E. Bauer, University of Hohenheim, Germany
R. Kölliker, Swiss Federal Research Station for Agroecology and Agriculture, Switzerland

Genetic Analysis of the Interaction Between the Host Perennial Ryegrass and the Crown Rust Pathogen (Puccinia Coronata F.SP. Lolii)

P. M. Dracatos, La Trobe University, Australia
J. L. Dumsday, La Trobe University, Australia
R. S. Olle, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
N. O. I. Cogan, La Trobe University, Australia
M. P. Dobrowolski, La Trobe University, Australia
K. F. Smith, Hamilton Centre, Australia
J. W. Forster, La Trobe University, Australia

Studies of Seed Characteristics of Ecotypes of Lucerne, Bromus and Agropyron in Response to Fusarium Oxysporum and F. Solani

M. A. Alizadeh, Research Institute of Forest and Rangeland, Iran

A New Napier Grass Stunting Disease in Kenya Associated With Phytoplasma

A. B. Orodho
S. I. Ajanga, KARI Regional Research Centre, Kenya
P. Jones, Rothamsted Research, UK
P. O. Mudavadi, KARI Regional Research Centre, Kenya

Introgression Breeding for Improvement of Winter Hardiness in Lolium /Festuca Complex Using Androgenenesis

T. Yamada, National Agricultural Research Center for Hokkaido Region, Japan
Y. D. Guo, China Agricultural University, China
Y. Mizukami, Aichi Agricultural Research Center, Japan

Variability in Quantity and Composition of Water Soluble Carbohydrates Among Irish Accessions and European Varieties of Perennial Ryegrass

S. McGrath, Teagasc, Ireland
S. Barth, Teagasc, Ireland
A. Frohlich, Teagasc, Ireland
M. Francioso, Teagasc, Ireland
S. A. Lamorte, Teagasc, Ireland
T. R. Hodkinson, University of Dublin, Ireland

Leaves of High Yielding Perennial Ryegrass Contain Less Aggregated Rubisco Than S23

A. Kingston-Smith, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
P. W. Wilkins, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK

Application of Molecular Markers in Genetic Resources Management of Perennial Ryegrass

R. van Treuren, Wageningen University and Research Centre, Netherlands

A Computational Pipeline for the Development of Comparative Anchor Tagged Sequence (CATS) Markers

J. Schauser, Aarhus University, Denmark
J. Fredslund, Aarhus University, Denmark
L. Heegaard Madsen, Aarhus University, Denmark
Niels Sandal, Aarhus University, Denmark
Jens Stougaard, Aarhus University, Denmark

Application of Molecular Technologies in Forage Plant Breeding

K. F. Smith, Primary Industries Research Victoria, Australia
J. W. Forster, La Trobe University, Australia
M. P. Dobrowolski, Primary Industries Research Victoria, Australia
N. O. I. Cogan, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
N. R. Bannan, Primary Industries Research Victoria, Australia
E. van Zijll de Jong, La Trobe University, Australia
M Emmerling, La Trobe University, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia

Introgression Mapping in The Grasses

I. P. King, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
J. King, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
I. P. Armstead, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
J. A. Harper, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
L. A. Roberts, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
H. Thomas, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
H. J. Ougham, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
R. N. Jones, The University of Wales, UK
A. Thomas, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
B. J. Moore, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
L. Huang, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
I. S. Donnison, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK

QTL Analysis and Trait Dissection in Ryegrass (Lolium Spp.)

T. Yamada, National Agricultural Research Center for Hokkaido Region, Japan
J. W. Forster, La Trobe University, Australia

Construction and Exploitation of a Bacterial Artificial Chromosome (BAC) Library for Lolium Perenne (Perennial Ryegrass)

K. Farrar, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
A. M. Thomas, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
M. O. Humphreys, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
I. S. Donnison, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK

Development of EST and AFLP Markers Linked to a Gene for Resistance to Ryegrass Blast (Pyricularia Sp.) in Italian Ryegrass (Lolium Multiflorum Lam.)

Y. Miura, Japan Grassland Farming and Forage Seed Association, Japan
C. Ding, Japan Grassland Farming and Forage Seed Association, Japan
R. Ozaki, Japan Grassland Farming and Forage Seed Association, Japan
M. Hirata, Japan Grassland Farming and Forage Seed Association, Japan
M. Fujimori, Japan Grassland Farming and Forage Seed Association, Japan
H. Cai, Japan Grassland Farming and Forage Seed Association, Japan
K. Mizuno, Japan Grassland Farming and Forage Seed Association, Japan

A High-Density SSR Linkage Map of Red Clover and Its Transferability to Other Legumes

S. Isobe, National Agricultural Research Centre for Hokkaido Region, Japan
S. Sato, Kazusa DNA Research Institute, Japan
E. Asamizu, Kazusa DNA Research Institute, Japan
I. Klimenko, All-Russian Williams Fodder Crop Research Institute, Russia
N. N. Kozlov, All-Russian Williams Fodder Crop Research Institute, Russia
K. Okumura, National Agricultural Research Centre for Hokkaido Region, Japan
S. Tabata, Kazusa DNA Research Institute, Japan

Characterisation of Perennial Ryegrass Parental Inbred Lines for Generating Recombinant Inbred Lines for Fine Mapping and Gene Cloning

U. C. M. Anhalt, Teagasc, Ireland
S. Barth, Teagasc, Ireland
T. Schwarzacher, University of Leicester, UK
J. S. Heslop-Harrison, University of Leicester, UK

QTLs for Morphogenetic Traits in Medicago Truncatula

B. Julier, INRA, France
T. Huguet, CNRS-INRA, France
J. M. Prosperi, INRA, France
P. Barre, INRA, France
Christian Huyghe, INRA, France
G. Cardinet, CNRS-INRA, France

Construction and Comparison of Genetic Linkage Maps of Four F1 Populations of Italian Ryegrass (Lolium Multiflorum Lam.)

M. Vandewalle, CLO-Gent, Belgium

Integration of Perennial Ryegrass (L. Perenne) Genetic Maps using Gene-Associated SNPs

A. C. Vecchies, La Trobe University, Australia
R. C. Ponting, La Trobe University, Australia
M. C. Drayton, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
N. O. I. Cogan, La Trobe University, Australia
K. F. Smith, Hamilton Centre, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia
J. W. Forster, La Trobe University, Australia

Towards a Genetic Map in Creeping Bentgrass Based on SSRs, AFLPs and RFLPs

H. Zhao, Michigan State University, USA
S. Bughrara, Michigan State University, USA

Repulsion-Phase Linkage Analysis of Tetraploid Creeping Bentgrass (Agrostis Stolonifera L.)

S. E. Warnke, USDA-ARS
N. Chakraborty, University of Wisconsin
G. Jung, University of Wisconsin

A Core AFLP Map of Aposporic Tetraploid Paspalum Notatum (Bahiagrass)

J. P. A. Ortiz, National University of Rosario, Argentina
J. Stein, Institute of Botany of the North-East, Argentina
E. J. Martínez, National University of Rosario, Argentina
S. C. Pessino, Institute of Botany of the North-East, Argentina
C. L. Quarin, National University of Rosario, Argentina

Tall Fescue Expressed Sequence Tag and Simple Sequence Repeats: Important Resources for Grass Species

Malay C. Saha, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
J. C. Zwonitzer, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
K. Chekhovskiy, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
M. A. R. Mian, USDA-ARS

The Investigation of Flowering Control in Late/Rare Flowering Lolium Perenne

S. Byrne, Teagasc, Ireland
I. S. Donnison, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
L. J. Mur, University of Wales, UK
E. Guiney, Teagasc, Ireland

Phenotypic Variation within Local Populations of Meadow Fescue Shows Significant Associations with Allele Frequencies at AFLP Loci

S. Fjellheim, Agricultural University of Norway, Norway
Å. B. Blomlie, The Norwegian Crop Research Institute, Norway
P. Marum, Graminor AS, Norway
O. A. Rognli, Agricultural University of Norway, Norway

Isolation and Characterization of a CBF Gene from Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne L.)

Y. Xiong, Iowa State University
S. Fei, Iowa State University

Gene Discovery and Molecular Dissection of Fructan Metabolism in Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne)

J. Chalmers, La Trobe University, Australia
A. Lidgett, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
X. Johnson, La Trobe University, Australia
K. Terdich, La Trobe University, Australia
N. Cummings, La Trobe University, Australia
Y. Y. Cao, La Trobe University, Australia
K. Fulgueras, La Trobe University, Australia
M. Emmerling, La Trobe University, Australia
T. Sawbridge, La Trobe University, Australia
E. K. Ong, La Trobe University, Australia
A. Mouradov, La Trobe University, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia

Monitoring of Gene Expression Profiles and Identification of Candidate Genes Involved in Drought Tolerance in Festuca Mairei with cDNA-AFLP

J. P. Wang, Michigan State University
S. S. Bughrara, Michigan State University

Controlled Flowering Project for Lolium Perenne at Agresearch: an Overview

I. Kardailsky, AgResearch, New Zealand
B. Veit, AgResearch, New Zealand
N. Forester, AgResearch, New Zealand
M. Gagic, AgResearch, New Zealand
K. Richardson, AgResearch, New Zealand
Marty J. Faville, AgResearch, New Zealand
G. Bryan, AgResearch, New Zealand

Clover ASTRA: a Web-Based Resource for Trifolium EST Analysis

G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia
T. Sawbridge, La Trobe University, Australia
E. K. Ong, La Trobe University, Australia
C. G. Love, Victorian Bioinformatics Consortium, Australia
T. A. Erwin, La Trobe University, Australia
E. G. Logan, La Trobe University, Australia
D. Edwards, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia

Towards a Comparative Map of White Clover (Trifolium Repens) and Barrel Medic (Medicago Truncatula)

M. Febrer, Teagasc, Ireland
G. Jenkins, University of Wales, UK
M. T. Abberton, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
D. Milbourne, Teagasc, Ireland

Role of the BANYULS(BAN) Gene from Arabidopsis Thaliana in Transgenic Alfalfa Expression of Anthocyanins and Proanthocyanidins

S. M. Hesamzadeh Hejazi, Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands, IRAN
Sergio Arcioni, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Italy
F. Paolocci, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Italy

Assessing the Risk Posed by Transgenic Virus-Resistant Trifolium Repens to Native Grasslands in Southeast Australia

R. C. Godfree, CSIRO, Australia
P. W. G. Chu, CSIRO, Australia
A. G. Young, CSIRO, Australia

Pollen-Mediated Gene Flow from Genetically Modified Herbicide Resistant Creeping Bentgrass

L. S. Watrud, US Environmental Protection Agency
E. H. Lee, US Environmental Protection Agency
A. Fairbrother, US Environmental Protection Agency
C. Burdick, US Environmental Protection Agency
J. R. Reichman, US Environmental Protection Agency
M. Bollman, Dynamac Corporation
M. Storm, US Environmental Protection Agency
G. King, US Environmental Protection Agency
P. K. van de Water, US Geological Service

Endophyte Effects on Antioxidants and Membrane Leakage in Tall Fescue During Drought

C. P. West, University of Arkansas
R. D. Carson, University of Arkansas
C. A. Guerber, University of Arkansas
B. de los Reyes, University of Maine

Metabolome Analysis of the Interaction Between Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne) and the Fungal Endophyte Neotyphodium Lolii

P. Tian, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
S. Felitti, La Trobe University, Australia
M. P. Dobrowolski, La Trobe University, Australia
K. F. Smith, Hamilton Centre, Australia
D. Edwards, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
R. Hall, Plant Research International, The Netherlands
J. Kopka, MPI of Molecular Plant Physiology, Germany
G. C. Spangenberg, Victorian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics, Australia

Isolation and Characterization of Novel BTB Domain Protein Encoding Genes from Fungal Grass Endophytes

M. Ramsperger, La Trobe University, Australia
S. A. Felitti, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
D. Edwards, La Trobe University, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, Victorian Bioinformatics Consortium, Australia

Genetic Variation in the Perennial Ryegrass Fungal Endophyte Neotyphodium Lolii

E. van Zijll de Jong, La Trobe University, Australia
N. R. Bannan, Hamilton Centre, Australia
A. V. Stewart, Ceres Research Station, New Zealand
K. F. M. Reed, Hamilton Centre, Australia
M. P. Dobrowolski, Hamilton Centre, Australia
K. F. Smith, Hamilton Centre, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia
J. W. Forster, La Trobe University, Australia

A High-Throughput Gene Silencing Approach for Studying the Interaction Between Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne) and the Fungal Endophyte Neotyphodium Lolii

Microarray-Based Transcriptome Analysis of the Interaction Between Perrenial Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne) and the Fungal Endophyte Neotyphodium Lolii

S. Felitti, La Trobe University, Australia
P. Tian, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
T. Webster, Victorian Microarray Technology Consortium, Australia
D. Edwards, La Trobe University, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, Victorian Bioinformatics Consortium, Australia

Genetic Analysis of the Interaction Between Perennial Ryegrass and the Fungal Endophyte Neotyphodium Lolii

E. van Zijll de Jong, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
A. C. Vecchies, La Trobe University, Australia
M. P. Dobrowolski, La Trobe University, Australia
N. O. I. Cogan, La Trobe University, Australia
K. F. Smith, Hamilton Centre, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia
J. W. Forster, La Trobe University, Australia

Genetic Changes Over Breeding Generations of Festulolium

M. Ghesquière, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, France
P. Barre, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, France
L. Barrot, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, France

Development and Testing of Novel Chloroplast Markers for Perennial Ryegrass from De Novo Sequencing and In Silico Sequences

S. McGrath, Teagasc, Ireland
T. R. Hodkinson, University of Dublin, Ireland
S. Barth, Teagasc, Ireland

Genomic Constitution of Festulolium Varieties

D. Kopecky, Institute of Experimental Botany, Czech Republic
V. Cernoch, Plant Breeding Station, Czech Republic
R. Capka, Plant Breeding Station, Czech Republic
J. Dolezel, Institute of Experimental Botany, Czech Republic

Positive Effect of Increased AFLP Diversity Among Parental Plants on Yield of Polycross Progenies in Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne L.)

R. Kölliker, Swiss Federal Research Station for Agroecology and Agriculture, Switzerland
B. Boller, Swiss Federal Research Station for Agroecology and Agriculture, Switzerland
F. Widmer, Swiss Federal Research Station for Agroecology and Agriculture, Switzerland

Ryegrass ASTRA: a Web-Based Resource for Lolium EST Analysis

G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia
T. Sawbridge, La Trobe University, Australia
E. K. Ong, La Trobe University, Australia
C. G. Love, Victorian Bioinformatics Consortium, Australia
T. A. Erwin, La Trobe University, Australia
E. G. Logan, La Trobe University, Australia
D. Edwards, La Trobe University, Australia

Isolation of Candidate Genes Involved in Cold Temperatures Response in Festuca Pratensis Huds., Using Suppression Subtractive Hybridisation and Microarray Approaches

H. Rudi, Agricultural University of Norway, Norway
V. Alm, Univ. of Oslo, Norway
L. Opseth, Agricultural University of Norway, Norway
A. Larsen, The Norwegian Crop Research Institute, Norway
O. A. Rognli, Agricultural University of Norway, Norway

Gene-Associated Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Discovery in Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne L.)

J. W. Forster, La Trobe University, Australia
N. O. I. Cogan, La Trobe University, Australia
A. C. Vecchies, La Trobe University, Australia
R. C. Ponting, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
M. C. Drayton, La Trobe University, Australia
J. George, La Trobe University, Australia
J. L. Dumsday, La Trobe University, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia
K. F. Smith, Hamilton Centre, Australia

Screening Genes for Association with Loci for Nitrogen-Use Efficiency in Perennial Ryegrass by Pyrosequencing^TM

O. Dolstra, Plant Research International B.V., The Netherlands
D. Dees, Plant Research International B.V., The Netherlands
J. -D. Driesprong, Plant Research International B.V., The Netherlands
E. N. van Loo, Plant Research International B.V., The Netherlands

A Proposal for an International Transcriptome Initiative for Forage and Turf: Microarray Tools for Expression Profiling in Ryegrass, Clover and Grass Endophytes

T. Webster, La Trobe University, Australia
N. Nguyen, Victorian Microarray Technology Consortium, Australia
C. Rhodes, La Trobe University, Australia
S. A. Felitti, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
R. Chapman, La Trobe University, Australia
D. Edwards, La Trobe University, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, Victorian Bioinformatics Consortium, Australia

Screening of Perennial Grasses and a Mutant Maize Collection by Fourier-Transformed InfraRed (FTIR) Spectroscopy for Improved Biofuel Traits

S. C. Thain, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
P. Morris, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
S. Hawkins, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
C. Morris, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
I. S. Donnison, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK

Application of Molecular Markers Derived from Medicago Truncatula in White Clover (Trifolium Repens L.)

C. Jones, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
M. T. Abberton, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK

Development and Use of a Tool for Automated Alignments of Genes in the Rice BAC's GenBank Card Against Other Species

P. Barre, INRA, France
G. Darrieutort, INRA, France
J. Auzanneau, INRA, France
B. Julier, INRA, France

Isolation and Characterisation of Genes Encoding Malate Synthesis and Transport Determinants in the Aluminum-Tolerant Australian Weeping-Grass (Microlaena Stipoides)

R. M. Polotnianka, La Trobe University, Australia
E. Ribarev, La Trobe University, Australia
L. Mackin, La Trobe University, Australia
K. A. Sivakumaran, Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics, Australia
G. D. Nugent, La Trobe University, Australia
U. P. John, Victorian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia

Novel Genotypes of the Subtropical Grass Eragrostis Curvula for the Analysis of Apomixis (Diplospory)

S. Cardone, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
P. Polci, Universidad Nacional del Sur, Argentina
J. P. Selva, Universidad Nacional del Sur, Argentina
M. Mecchia, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Argentina
S. C. Pessino, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Argentina
P. Voigt, USDA
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia
V. Echenique, Universidad Nacional del Sur, Argentina

Discovery, Isolation and Characterisation of Promoters in White Clover (Trifolium Repens)

C. M. Labandera, La Trobe University, Australia
Y. H. Lin, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
E. Ludlow, La Trobe University, Australia
M. Emmerling, La Trobe University, Australia
U. John, La Trobe University, Australia
P. W. Sale, La Trobe University, Australia
C. Pallaghy, La Trobe University, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia

Foliar Expression of Candidate Genes Involved in Condensed Tannin Biosynthesis in White Clover (Trifolium Repens)

Stephen N. Panter, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
J. Simmonds, La Trobe University, Australia
A. Winkworth, La Trobe University, Australia
A. Mouradov, La Trobe University, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia

Identification of Putative AtTT2 R2R3-MYB Transcription Factor Orthologues in Tanniferous Tissues of L. Corniculatus Var. Japonicus Cv Gifu

D. N. Bryant, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
P. Bailey, Norwich Research Park, UK
P. Morris, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
Mark P. Robbins, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
C. Martin, Norwich Research Park, UK
T. Wang, Norwich Research Park, UK

Gene Discovery and Molecular Dissection of Lignin Biosynthesis in Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne)

A. Lidgett, La Trobe University, Australia
M. Emmerling, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
R. Heath, La Trobe University, Australia
R. McInnes, La Trobe University, Australia
D. Lynch, La Trobe University, Australia
A. Bartkowski, La Trobe University, Australia
K. Fulgueras, La Trobe University, Australia
T. Sawbridge, La Trobe University, Australia
E. K. Ong, La Trobe University, Australia
K. F. Smith, Hamilton Centre, Australia
A. Mouradov, La Trobe University, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia

An In Silico DNA Sequence Comparison of the Perennial Ryegrass and Rice Genomes

Marty J. Faville, AgResearch Ltd, New Zealand

The Identification of Genetic Synteny Between Lolium Perenne Chromosome 7 and Rice Chromosome 6 Genomic Regions that have Major Effects on Heading-Date

I. P. Armstead, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
L. B. Turner, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
L. Skøt, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
I. S. Donnison, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
M. O. Humphreys, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
I. P. King, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK

Towards Understanding Photoperiodic Response in Grasses

M. Gagic, AgResearch, New Zealand
I. Kardailsky, AgResearch, New Zealand
N. Forester, AgResearch, New Zealand
B. Veit, AgResearch, New Zealand
J. Putterill, University of Auckland, New Zealand

Isolation and Characterisation of Genes Encoding Ice Recrystallisation Inhibition Proteins (IRIPs) in the Cryophilic Antarctic Hair-Grass (Deschampsia Antarctica) and the Temperate Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne)

U. P. John, La Trobe University, Australia
R. M. Polotnianka, Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics, Australia
K. A. Sivakumaran, La Trobe University, Australia
L. Mackin, La Trobe University, Australia
M. J. Kuiper, Victorian Partnership for Advanced Computing, Australia
J. P. Talbot, La Trobe University, Australia
O. Chew, La Trobe University, Australia
G. D. Nugent, La Trobe University, Australia
N. O. I. Cogan, La Trobe University, Australia
M. C. Drayton, La Trobe University, Australia
J. W. Forster, La Trobe University, Australia
G. E. Schrauf, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia

Development of Genetic Markers for Drought Tolerance in Festuca-Lolium Complexes

J. P. Wang, Michigan State University
S. S. Bughrara, Michigan State University

Use of Cross-Species Amplification Markers for Pollen-Medicated Gene Flow Determination in Trifolium Polymorphum Poiret

M. Dalla Rizza, INIA, Uruguay
D. Real, University of Western Australia, Australia
R. Reyno, INIA, Uruguay
K. Quesenberry, University of Florida

SNP Discovery and Haplotypic Variation in Full-Length Herbage Quality Genes of Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne L.)

R. C. Ponting, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
M. C. Drayton, La Trobe University, Australia
N. O. I. Cogan, La Trobe University, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia
K. F. Smith, Hamilton Centre, Australia
J. W. Forster, La Trobe University, Australia

Endophyte ASTRA: a Web-Based Resource for Neotyphodium and Epichloë EST Analysis

K. Shields, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
M. Ramsperger, La Trobe University, Australia
S. A. Felitti, La Trobe University, Australia
C. G. Love, La Trobe University, Australia
T. A. Erwin, La Trobe University, Australia
D. Singh, Victorian Bioinformatics Consortium, Australia
E. G. Logan, La Trobe University, Australia
D. Edwards, La Trobe University, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia

Development of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) Transgenic Plants Expressing a Bacillus Thuringiensis Endotoxin and Their Evaluation Against Alfalfa Caterpillar (Colias Lesbia)

F. Ardila, Instituto de Genética, Argentina
M. C. Gómez, Instituto de Genética, Argentina
M. J. Diéguez, Instituto de Genética, Argentina
E. M. Pagano, Instituto de Genética, Argentina
M. Turica, Instituto de Microbiología y Zoología Agrícola, Argentina
R. Lecuona, Instituto de Microbiología y Zoología Agrícola, Argentina
V. Arolfo, INTA, Argentina
D. Basigalup, INTA, Argentina
C. Vázquez Rovere, Instituto de Biotecnología, Argentina
E. Hopp, INTA, Argentina
P. Franzone, Instituto de Genética, Argentina
R. D. Rios, Instituto de Genética, Argentina

Increased Cuticular Wax Accumulation and Enhanced Drought Tolerance in Transgenic Alfalfa by Overexpression of a Transcription Factor Gene

Z. -Y. Wang, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
J. -Y. Zhang, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
C. Broeckling, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
E. Blancaflor, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
M. Sledge, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
L. Summer, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

Molecular Breeding of White Clover for Transgenic Resistance to Alfalfa Mosaic Virus and Natural Resistance to Clover Yellow Vein Virus

P. Chu, CSIRO, Australia
G. Zhao, Gansu Agricultural University, China
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia

Genetic Transformation of Rhodesgrass (Chloris Gayana Kunth.) by Particle Bombardment

J. Matsumoto, University of Miyazaki, Japan
S. Tsuruta, University of Miyazaki, Japan
T. Gondo, National Agricultural Research Center for Hokkaido Region, Japan
Ryo Akashi, University of Miyazaki, Japan

Genetic Engineering for Breeding for Drought Resistance and Salt Tolerance in Agropyron Spp. (Wheatgrass)

Fugui Mi, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
Y. Jinfeng, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
H. Xiuwen, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China

A Novel Genotype Independent Protocol for In Vitro Plant Regeneration from Mature Seed Derived Callus of Tall Fescue (Festuca Arundinacea Schreb.)

S. Chennareddy, University of Toledo
R. V. Sairam, University of Toledo
S. L. Goldman, University of Toledo

Nylon Mesh as an Improved Support for Bombarded Calli or Cell Suspensions

S. J. Dalton, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
P. Robson, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
M. Buanafina, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
A. J. E. Bettany, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
E. Timms, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
D. Wiffen, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
P. Morris, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK

A Comparison of Hygromycin and Paromomycin Selection Strategies in the Genetic Transformation of Seven Lolium, Festuca, Poa, and Agrostis Species

S. J. Dalton, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
P. Robson, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
M. Buanafina, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
A. J. E. Bettany, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
E. Timms, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
P. Morris, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK

Agrobacterium Tumefaciens-Mediated Transformation of Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne L.)

H. Sato, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan
M. Fujimori, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan
Y. Mano, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan
T. Kiyoshi, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan
T. Takamizo, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan

Manipulating the Phenolic Acid Content and Digestibility of Forage Grasses by Targeted Expression of Fungal Cell Wall Degrading Enzymes

M. M. de O. Buanafina, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
P. Morris, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
T. Langdon, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
S. J. Dalton, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
B. Hauck, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK
H. Porter, Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research, UK

Improving Forage Quality of Tall Fescue (Festuca Arundinacea) by Genetic Manipulation of Lignin Biosynthesis

Z. -Y. Wang, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
L. Chen, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
C. -K. Auh, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
A. Hopkins, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
P. Dowling, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

Discovery, Isolation and Characterisation of Promoters from Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne)

A. Lidgett, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
N. Petrovska, La Trobe University, Australia
J. Chalmers, La Trobe University, Australia
N. Cummings, La Trobe University, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia

Development and Field Evaluation of Transgenic Ryegrass (Lolium Spp.) with Down-Regulation of Main Pollen Allergens

N. Petrovska, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
A. Mouradov, La Trobe University, Australia
Z. Y. Wang, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
K. F. Smith, Hamilton Centre, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia

Shutting the Stable Door after the Horse has Bolted? Risk Assessment and Regulation for Transgenic Forages

Chris J. Pollock, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK

Use of Cellular Automata Modelling Approaches to Understand Potential Impacts of GM Grasses on Grassland Communities

R. Colasanti, National Research Council
R. Hunt, University of Exeter
L. S. Watrud, US Environmental Protection Agency

Application of Molecular Diversity in a Forage Grass Breeding Program

Andrew A. Hopkins, Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
M. C. Saha, Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

The Importance of Exotic Forage Germplasm in Feeding New Zealand's Livestock

J. Lancashire, The Esplanade, New Zealand

Databases for Managing Genetic Resources Collections and Mapping Populations of Forage and Related Species

I. Thomas, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
H. J. Ougham, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
D. Peltier, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK

Genetic Diversity in Colonial Bentgrass (Agrostis Capillaris L.) Revealed by EcoRI/MseI and PstI/MseI AFLP Markers

H. Zhao, Michigan State University
S. Bughrara, Michigan State University

Genetic Diversity in Zoysiagrass Ecotypes Based on Morphological Characteristics and SSR Markers

M. Hashiguchi, University of Miyazaki, Japan
S. Tsuruta, University of Miyazaki, Japan
T. Matsuo, University of Miyazaki, Japan
M. Ebina, Okinawa Prefectural Livestock Experimental Station, Japan
M. Kobayashi, National Institute of Livestock & Grassland Science, Japan
H. Akamine, Ryukyu University, Japan
Ryo Akashi, University of Miyazaki, Japan

Utilization of SSR to Distinguish Alfalfa Cultivars

G. R. Bauchan, USDA
C. He, USDA
Z-L. Xia, USDA

Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Analysis in Section Pnigma of the Genus Bromus L.

M. Tuna, Trakya University, Turkey
O. Barzani, Ben‐Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
K. P. Vogel, USDA-ARS
Avi Golan-Goldhirsh, Ben‐Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

Genetic Diversity Among Alfalfa Cultivars Using SSR Markers

S. Flajoulot, Jouffray-Drillaud, France
J. Ronfort, INRA, France
P. Baudouin, GIE GRASS, France
T. Huguet, CNRS-INRA, France
P. Barre, INRA, France
Christian Huyghe, INRA, France
B. Julier, INRA, France

Evaluation of Genetic Diversity in White Clover (Trifolium Repens L.) Through Measurement of Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Polymorphism

J. George, La Trobe University, Australia
E. van Zijll de Jong, La Trobe University, Australia
T. C. Wilkinson, Hamilton Centre, Australia
M. P. Dobrowolski, Hamilton Centre, Australia
N. O. I. Cogan, La Trobe University, Australia
K. F. Smith, Hamilton Centre, Australia
J. W. Forster, La Trobe University, Australia

Genetic and Phenotypic Diversity of Swiss Red Clover Landraces

D. Herrmann, Swiss Federal Research Station for Agroecology and Agriculture, Switzerland
B. Boller, Swiss Federal Research Station for Agroecology and Agriculture, Switzerland
F. Widmer, Swiss Federal Research Station for Agroecology and Agriculture, Switzerland
R. Kölliker, Swiss Federal Research Station for Agroecology and Agriculture, Switzerland

Improving the Utilisation of Germplasm of Trifolium Spumosum L. By the Development of a Core Collection Using Ecogeographical and Molecular Techniques

K. Ghamkhar, University of Western Australia, Australia
R. Snowball, University of Western Australia, Australia
S. J. Bennett, University of Western Australia, Australia

Molecular Characterization and Tissue Culture Regeneration Ability of the USA Arachis Pintoi (Krap. and Greg.) Germplasm Collection

M. A. Carvalho, University of Florida
K. H. Quesenberry, University of Florida
M. Gallo-Meagher, University of Florida

The Use of Molecular Markers in Genetic Variability Analysis of a Collection of Dactylis Glomerata L.

R. Costa, National Station of Breeding Plants, Portugal
G. Pereira, National Station of Breeding Plants, Portugal
C. Vicente, National Station of Breeding Plants, Portugal
M. M. Tavares de Sousa, National Station of Breeding Plants, Portugal

Genetic and Molecular Characterization of Temperate and Tropical Forage Maize Inbred Lines

B. Alarcón-Zúñiga, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Mexico
E. Valadez-Moctezuma, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Mexico
T. Cervantes-Martinez, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Mexico
T. Cervantes-Santana, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Mexico
M. Mendoza‐Rodriguez, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Mexico

Crown Rust Resistance in Transgenic Italian Ryegrass (L. Multiflorum) Expressing a Rice Chitinase Gene and Crosses with Cytoplasmic Male Sterile Hybrid Ryegrass

W. Takahashi, Japan Grassland Farming and Forage Seed Association, Japan
M. Fujimori, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan
Y. Miura, Japan Grassland Farming and Forage Seed Association, Japan
T. Komatsu, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan
S. Sugita, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan
A. Arakawa, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan
Y. Nishizawa, National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, Japan
H. Sato, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan
Y. Mano, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan
T. Hibi, National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, Japan
T. Takamizo, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan

Future Directions in the Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf

G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia
J. W. Forster, La Trobe University, Australia
D. Edwards, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
U. John, La Trobe University, Australia
A. Mouradov, La Trobe University, Australia
M. Emmerling, La Trobe University, Australia
J. Batley, La Trobe University, Australia
S. Felitti, La Trobe University, Australia
N. O. I. Cogan, La Trobe University, Australia
K. F. Smith, Hamilton Centre, Australia
M. P. Dobrowolski, Hamilton Centre, Australia

Development of EST-Derived Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Markers in Italian Ryegrass (Lolium Multiflorum Lam.)

M. Hirata, Japan Grassland Farming and Forage Seed Association, Japan
Y. Miura, Japan Grassland Farming and Forage Seed Association, Japan
T. Takamizo, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan
M. Fujimori, National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Japan

Estimation of the Coefficient of Double-Reduction in Autotetraploid Lucerne

R. Ayadi, INRA, France
P. Barre, INRA, France
Christian Huyghe, INRA, France
B. Julier, INRA, France

Changes in Gene Expression During Acclimation to Cold Temperatures in White Clover (Trifolium Repens L.)

M. Lowe, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
R. P. Collins, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
M. T. Abberton, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK

Mapping Water-Soluble Carbohydrate Content in Perennial Ryegrass

L. Turner, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
J. Gallagher, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
I. P. Armstead, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
A. Cairns, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
M. O. Humphreys, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK

Quantitative Trait Loci for Vegetative Traits in Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne L.)

A. M. Sartie, Massey University, New Zealand
H. S. Easton, AgResearch, New Zealand
Marty J. Faville, AgResearch, New Zealand
C. Matthew, Massey University, New Zealand

Approaches for Associating Molecular Polymorphisms with Phenotypic Traits Based on Linkage Disequilibrium in Natural Populations of Lolium Perenne

L. Skøt, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
J. Humphreys, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
I. P. Armstead, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
M. O. Humphreys, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
J. A. Gallagher, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK
I. D. Thomas, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, UK

Identification of Quantitative Trait Loci for Flowering Time in a Field-Grown Lolium Perene x Lolium Multiflorum Mapping Population

R. N. Brown, University of Rhode Island
R. E. Barker, USDA-ARS
S. E. Warnke, USDA-ARS
L. A. Brilman, Seed Research Oregon
M. A. R. Mian, USDA-ARS
S. C. Sim, University of Wisconsin
G. Jung, University of Wisconsin

Molecular Breeding of Transgenic Virus-Immune White Clover (Trifolium Repens) Cultivars

M. Emmerling, La Trobe University, Australia
P. Chu, CSIRO, Australia
K. F. Smith, Hamilton Centre, Australia
C. Binnion, La Trobe University, Australia
M. Ponnampalam, La Trobe University, Australia
P. Measham, CSIRO, Australia
Z. Y. Lin, CSIRO, Australia
N. R. Bannan, Hamilton Centre, Australia
T. C. Wilkinson, Hamilton Centre, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia

Polyphenolic Phenomena: Transgenic Analysis of Some of the Factors that Regulate the Cell-Specific Accumulation of Condensed Tannins (Proanthocyanidins) in Forage Crops

Mark P. Robbins, Institute of Biology and Environmental Research Sciences, UK
G. Allison, Institute of Biology and Environmental Research Sciences, UK
D. Bryant, Institute of Biology and Environmental Research Sciences, UK
P. Morris, Institute of Biology and Environmental Research Sciences, UK

Minimising Bloat Through Development of White Clover (T. Repens) with High Levels of Condensed Tannins

M. T. O’Donoghue, Teagasc, Ireland
C. Spillane, University College Cork, Ireland
E. Guiney, Teagasc, Ireland

Production and Analysis of Transgenic White Clover (Trifolium Repens) Plants Over-Expressing Organic Acid Biosynthetic Genes

C. M. Labandera, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
Stephen N. Panter, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
A. Winkworth, La Trobe University, Australia
J. Simmonds, La Trobe University, Australia
A. Mouradov, La Trobe University, Australia
U. John, La Trobe University, Australia
P. W. Sale, La Trobe University, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia

LXR^TM White Clover: Development of Transgenic White Clover (Trifolium Repens) with Delayed Leaf Senescence

Y. H. Lin, La Trobe University, Australia
J. Chalmers, La Trobe University, Australia
E. Ludlow, La Trobe University, Australia
C. Pallaghy, La Trobe University, Australia
G. E. Schrauf, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pablo Rush, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
A. M. García, CIGEN-CONICET
A. Mouradov, La Trobe University, Australia
G. C. Spangenberg, La Trobe University, Australia

Modulation of the Gibberellin Content in Transgenic Turf-Type Bahiagrass for Improved Turf Characteristics and Reduced Mowing Requirements

F. Altpeter, University of Florida
M. Agharkar, University of Florida
H. Zhang, University of Florida

Inducible Over-Expression of the CBF3 Abiotic Stress Regulon in Transgenic Bahiagrass (Paspalum Notatum Flugge)

V. A. James, University of Florida
F. Altpeter, University of Florida

Efficient In Vitro Regeneration System From Seed Derived Callus of Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne) And Annual Ryegrass (Lolium Multiflorum)

S. Chennareddy, University of Toledo
R. V. Sairam, University of Toledo
S. L. Goldman, University of Toledo

Genetic Characterization of Prairie Grass (Bromus Catharticus Vahl.) Natural Populations

R. Sellaro, Instituto de Genética, Argentina
E. M. Pagano, Instituto de Genética, Argentina
B. S. Rosso, INTA, Argentina
P. Rimieri, INTA, Argentina
R. D. Rios, Instituto de Genética, Argentina

Analysis of Bromus Inermis Populations Using Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism Markers to Identify Duplicate Accessions

V. L. Bradley, USDA, ARS
T. J. Kisha, USDA, ARS

Characterisation of Naturalised Populations of Thinopyrum Ponticum Podp Through Indexes Obtained Under Saline Stress

S. M. Pistorale, Universidad Nacional de Luján, Argentina
A. Andrés, INTA, Argentina
O. Bazzigalupi, INTA, Argentina

Genetic Structure of Mongolian Wheatgrass (Agroypron Mongolicum Keng) In Inner Mongolia of China

Y. Jinfeng, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
Z. Mengli, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
X. Xinmin, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China

RFLP Analyses of Chloroplast DNA of the Crested Wheatgrasses

K. P. Vogel, USDA-ARS
D. J. Lee, University of Nebraska
C. A. Caha, University of Nebraska

Tracing the Origins of Timothy Species (Phleum Sp.)

A. V. Stewart
A. Joachimiak, Jagiellonian University, Poland
N. W. Ellison, AgResearch, New Zealand

Genetic Diversity and Heterosis in Perennial Ryegrass

U. K. Posselt, University of Hohenheim, Germany

Population Genetics of Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne L.): Differentiation of Pasture and Turf Cultivars

M. P. Dobrowolski, Hamilton Centre, Australia
N. R. Bannan, Hamilton Centre, Australia
R. C. Ponting, La Trobe University, Australia
J. W. Forster, La Trobe University, Australia
K. F. Smith, Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre, Australia

Analysis of Genetic Changes in Single-Variety Ryegrass Swards

C. Straub, INRA, France
G. Boutet, Unité Mixte de Recherche Amélioration ET Santé Des Plantes, France
Christian Huyghe, INRA, France

Genetic Variability Between Adapted Populations of Annual Ryegrass (Lolium Multiflorum Lam) In Argentina

A. Andrés, INTA, Argentina
B. S. Rosso, INTA, Argentina
J. De Battista, INTA, Argentina
M. Acuña, INTA, Argentina

Does AFLP Diversity Reflect Consanguinity Within Meadow Fescue Breeding Material?

B. Boller, Swiss Federal Research Station for Agroecology and Agriculture, Switzerland
R. Kölliker, Swiss Federal Research Station for Agroecology and Agriculture, Switzerland

Genetic Diversity in Festuca Species as Shown by AFLP

X. Q. Zhang, Sichuan Agricultural University, China
S. S. Bughrara, Michigan State University

Analyses of Genetic Change in Grass-Clover Based Systems Over Time

A. Ghesquiere, Department of Plant Genetics and Breeding, Belgium
K. Mehdikhanlov, Department of Plant Genetics and Breeding, Belgium
M. Malengier, Department of Plant Genetics and Breeding, Belgium
J. De Riek, Department of Plant Genetics and Breeding, Belgium

Seasonal Variation of Tannin Content on Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan (L.) Millsp) Plants

Rodolfo Godoy, EMBRAPA, Brazil
P. M. Santos, EMBRAPA, Brazil
L. A. R. Batista, EMBRAPA, Brazil