Genotypic differences in the temperature responses of tropical crops. III. Light interception and dry matter production of pearl millet (Pennisetum typhoides S. & H.)

    Mohamed, H A and Clarke, J A and Ong, C K (1988) Genotypic differences in the temperature responses of tropical crops. III. Light interception and dry matter production of pearl millet (Pennisetum typhoides S. & H.). Journal of Experimental Botany, 39 (205). pp. 1137-1143. ISSN 0022-0957

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    Abstract

    Leaf area development, light interception and DM production of 4 contrasting pearl millet [P. americanum] cultivars were investigated at mean air temp. of 19.5, 21.0, 26.0 and 31.0°C. Growth was slowest at 19.5° and fastest at 31.0°. The canopies of the cultivars varied considerably with regard to their light transmission coeff., from 0.47 for Sanio to 0.23 for Oasis, and in their mean efficiency of energy conversion, from 1.0 to 2.7 g/MJ. The ranking of the cultivars in these respects was consistent with those previously reported for germination and early establishment

    Item Type: Article
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    Uncontrolled Keywords: Light, dry matter production, millet
    Subjects: Mandate crops > Millets
    Depositing User: Ms K Syamalamba
    Date Deposited: 14 Dec 2011 12:49
    Last Modified: 14 Dec 2011 12:49
    URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/4241
    Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jxb/39.8.1137
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    Funders: British Council, University of Gezira
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