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The effect of paclobutrazol on plant height and seed yield of oil-seed rape (Brassica napus L.)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

D. H. Scarisbrick ,
A. A. Addo-Quaye ,
R. W. Daniels  and
S. Mahamud
D. H. Scarisbrick
Affiliation:
Wye College (University of London), Ashford, Kent
A. A. Addo-Quaye
Affiliation:
Wye College (University of London), Ashford, Kent
R. W. Daniels
Affiliation:
Wye College (University of London), Ashford, Kent
S. Mahamud
Affiliation:
Wye College (University of London), Ashford, Kent
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Summary

The effect of paclobutrazol (applied at several concentrations and timings) on stem length and the seed yield of oil-seed rape was explored in three field trials during 1981–4. Spring applications were most effective in reducing plant height, but they had an adverse influence on the yield components. Autumn applications increased seed yield in one season, but were less effective in the final trial when soil conditions were much drier at establishment. Data indicated that autumn treatments may increase the productivity of the uppermost racemes. Future studies must investigate the persistency of paclobutrazol in the soil, and its possible influence on subsequent arable cropping.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 105 , Issue 3 , December 1985 , pp. 605 - 612
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1985

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