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The Use of Desiccant Sprays in Harvesting Birdsfoot Trefoil For Seed 1
Author(s) -
Wiggans S. C.,
Metcalfe D. S.,
Thompson H. E.
Publication year - 1956
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/agronj1956.00021962004800070001x
Subject(s) - desiccant , trefoil , agronomy , point of delivery , environmental science , humidity , relative humidity , water content , horticulture , biology , chemistry , organic chemistry , physics , geotechnical engineering , engineering , thermodynamics
Synopsis Data indicate that several desiccants can be used successfully in the harvest of birdsfoot trefoil seed. Of the desiccants used, DNBP, PCP, and endothal appeared to be the most effective. The chemicals tested did not affect seed viability or stand recovery. The use of desiccants increased the speed and ease of direct combining. Seed moisture content in desiccated plants was reduced from that in the check plants. The natural variability of climatic conditions, especially temperature and relative humidity, may affect seed pod dehiscence, regardless of harvest method.