Studies on germinability and some aspects of pre-harvest physiology of sorghum grain

    Maiti, R K and Raju, P S and Bidinger, F R (1985) Studies on germinability and some aspects of pre-harvest physiology of sorghum grain. Seed science and technology , 13 (1). pp. 27-35. ISSN 0251-0952

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    Abstract

    Percentage germination, water absorption and electrical conductivity of grain leachates were determined during grain development in 47 germplasm lines and 3 standard cultivars. There was significant variation among genotypes for grain fresh and dry weights and moisture contents at all sampling times, and at 40 days after anthesis percentage water uptake ranged from 3 to 37%. Variation in electrical conductivity of grain leachates was greater than for water uptake. Some genotypes could germinate only 10-15 days after anthesis while others would only germinate after 30-35 days.

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    Subjects: Mandate crops > Sorghum
    Depositing User: Mr Charan Sai Ch
    Date Deposited: 13 Nov 2011 11:23
    Last Modified: 13 Nov 2011 11:23
    URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/3381
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