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Regression Equations for Rate of Soybean Hypocotyl Elongation by Using Field Data 1
Author(s) -
Knittle K. H.,
Burris J. S.,
Erbach D. C.
Publication year - 1979
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/cropsci1979.0011183x001900010010x
Subject(s) - hypocotyl , elongation , seedling , biology , germination , agronomy , water content , botany , horticulture , materials science , composite material , engineering , geotechnical engineering , ultimate tensile strength
To identify limiting factors for soybean ( Glycine max (L.) Merr.) hypocotyl elongation rate under field conditions, regression equations were obtained from data collected entirely in the field for cultivar ‘Wayne’. Seedling samples were excavated, and hypocotyl lengths were measured periodically from early seedling growth until 50% emergence. Soil factors measured were temperature, moisture percentage, and resistance. A soil cone penetrometer for measuring soil resistance was developed. Soil moisture percentage and temperature were used as independent variables in a predictive equation for hypocotyl elongation rate during seed germination and initial stages of hypocotyl elongation. Subsequent (> 1 cm) hypocotyl elongation was predicted with soil resistance, temperature and hypocotyl length as independent variables. The identification of soil resistance as a significant factor affecting hypocotyl growth under field conditions explained differences between the equations developed in this study and those obtained previously in a minimal resistance medium.