Implication of seed size and vigour on field emergence in maize (Zea mays L.)

Published on Aug 06, 2018 03:24 AM

The investigation was designed to explore the possibility
of identifying some lines/crosses of maize (Zea mays L.)
suitable to germinate and strive well under moisture stress
conditions. Ten crosses showed high field emergence.
Few crosses also depicted high seed vigour. High seed
density was directly associated with high field emergence.
The parents performing better for different seed traits and
tests also contributed for better field emergence in the
crosses.
 

Keywords: Maize, vigour, accelerated aging test, osmotic stress test, field emergence

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Year: 2002
Volume: 62
Issue: 4
Article DOI: NA
Print ISSN: 0019-5200
Online ISSN: 0975-6906

Authors

G. Katna, H. B. Singh, J. K. Sharma and G. S. Sethi info_circle

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