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Effects of stage of defoliation on seed production and growth of Stylosanthes humilis.

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Loch, D. and Humphreys, L. (1970) Effects of stage of defoliation on seed production and growth of Stylosanthes humilis. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 10 (46). pp. 577-581.

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Article Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/EA9700577

Publisher URL: http://www.publish.csiro.au

Abstract

Stylosanthes humilis swards grown at Brisbane in irrigated boxes were defoliated (about 60 per cent removal of tops) at floral initiation, first flower appearance, or advanced flowering stages ; seed yield was 45, 16, and 14 per cent respectively of seed yield in undefoliated swards. Decreased yields were primarily due to poor seed set of florets, were also associated with reduced inflorescence density and floret number per inflorescence, and occurred despite increases (in some defoliation treatments) in seed size, leaf growth rate, and differentiation of leaves and branches. Total seasonal plant growth was independent of defoliation treatment.

Item Type:Article
Corporate Creators:DPI
Additional Information:© CSIRO
Keywords:Stylosanthes guyanensis; stylo; seed production; pre-harvest dessication; defoliation.
Subjects:Plant culture > Seeds. Seed technology
Plant culture
Live Archive:23 May 2011 02:06
Last Modified:03 Sep 2021 16:48

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