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The effect of seed deterioration on the growth of barley
Author(s) -
HARRISON J. G.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
annals of applied biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 80
eISSN - 1744-7348
pISSN - 0003-4746
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-7348.1977.tb01913.x
Subject(s) - biology , tiller (botany) , seedling , germination , shoot , agronomy , meristem , growing season , poaceae , moisture , horticulture , materials science , composite material
SUMMARY Deterioration of barley seeds, caused by storing them at high moisture contents, was associated with slower germination and seedling emergence, reduced root and shoot growth and a smaller first true leaf compared with non‐deteriorated controls. Growth differences were related to meristematic activity. Plants from deteriorated seeds started to tiller later than controls, but tillering rates were similar. In the field in 1974 more tillers died after ear appearance on plants from deteriorated seeds than those on controls, but the following year similar numbers died. Grain yields from plants from deteriorated and control seeds were similar in both seasons. These results are discussed in relation to season and soil conditions.