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Use of the Thermogradient Plate as an Aid in Determining the Relative Vigor of Sweet Corn (Zea mays L.) 1
Author(s) -
Cole D. F.
Publication year - 1972
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/agronj1972.00021962006400060012x
Subject(s) - zea mays , germination , sowing , agronomy , horticulture , biology , mathematics
Eighteen lots of sweet corn seed ( Zea mays L.) were germinated on a one‐way thermogradient plate to establish a relative index for seed vigor. This index is based upon the rate and total germination over a temperature range of 13 to 43 C. Differences between lots were maximum 2 days after planting. The rankings after 4 and 7 days were the same. Significant correlations were obtained between the vigor index established with the thermogradient plate and data from percent emergence at 25, 35, 15:25 C in a controlled environment and rapid aging of 0, 4, and 7 days. The significant correlations indicate that the thermogradient plate can be used to detect differences in seed vigor of different lots of sweet corn in 4 days.