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Effect of Kernel Position on Oil Content in Corn ( Zea mays L. ) 1
Author(s) -
Lambert R. J.,
Alexander D. E.,
Rodgers R. C.
Publication year - 1967
Publication title -
crop science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.76
H-Index - 147
eISSN - 1435-0653
pISSN - 0011-183X
DOI - 10.2135/cropsci1967.0011183x000700020015x
Subject(s) - zea mays , biology , kernel (algebra) , position (finance) , poaceae , agronomy , botany , horticulture , mathematics , combinatorics , finance , economics
Amount of oil per kernel in maize is affected by position on the ear. Kernels highest in oil are located at mid‐ear position. Due to larger mass, the basal kernels possess a greater total amount of oil than the kernels of the central and tip positions.