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Response of Soybeans to Seed‐Treatment with Gibberellin Under Simulated Commercial Conditions 1
Author(s) -
Howell R. W.,
Wargel C. J.,
Brim C. A.,
Hartwig E. E.,
Lambert J. W.,
Thompson J. R.,
Stefansson B. R.,
Park J. K.,
Seigler W. E.,
Webb B. K.
Publication year - 1960
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/agronj1960.00021962005200030007x
Subject(s) - gibberellin , seedling , bushel , agronomy , maturity (psychological) , biology , seed treatment , horticulture , germination , psychology , developmental psychology , acre
Synopsis The response of soybeans to seed treatment with gibberellin was studied at eight locations from Winnipeg, Man., to Coahoma, Miss. Stands and yields were reduced by applications of either 2 or 8 g. potassium gibberellate per bushel of seed. While treated plants were taller in the seedling stage, at maturity the controls were more than 5 inches taller than treated plants in most cases. Maturity and oil and protein contents of the seed were not affected consistently by gibberellin treatment.