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Morphological Causes for Varietal Differences in Shattering of Wheat 1
Author(s) -
Chang S. C.
Publication year - 1943
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1943.00021962003500050009x
Subject(s) - christian ministry , china , agriculture , political science , library science , management , law , history , economics , computer science , archaeology
HEAT breeders in China have noted that one of the most unW desirable characters of Chinese varieties of wheat is their extreme susceptibility to shattering of the kernels. This is in contrast to the introduced varieties, most of which are highly resistant to shattering. Shattering of kernels may occur before harvest while the crops are still standing in the field or during the harvesting operations. Since harvesting on Chinese farms is done by hand labor with a sickle and since transportation to the farm yard is also by hand, the losses may be great. Therefore, resistance to shattering of the kernels is an important character. This study was undertaken to measure varietal differences in certain American wheats and to determine if any relationship exists between these differences and various agronomic and anatomical characters. . LITERATURE REVIEW