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Physiological Maturity of Seeds in Triticale hexaploid L. 1
Author(s) -
Bishnoi U. R.
Publication year - 1974
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/cropsci1974.0011183x001400060012x
Subject(s) - triticale , anthesis , biology , germination , seedling , ripening , cultivar , maturity (psychological) , agronomy , dry weight , horticulture , moisture , water content , chemistry , psychology , developmental psychology , geotechnical engineering , organic chemistry , engineering
The physiological maturity in seeds of two triticale ( Triticale hexaploid L.) cultivars was studied during 1972 and 1973. Maximum germination, dry weight, and seedling vigor were attained 24 to 26 days after anthesis. Some seeds were capable of germination 8 days after anthesis. Moisture content decreased slowly from over 78 to 41% at which time functional maturity was attained. After this stage loss of moisture was accelerated and the seed entered into the ripening phase.