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The effect of plant population and CCC on Spring wheat varieties with and without a dwarfing gene

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

J. V. Lovett  and
E. J. M. Kirby
J. V. Lovett
Affiliation:
Plant Breeding Institute, Trumpington, cambridge, CB2 2LQ
E. J. M. Kirby
Affiliation:
Plant Breeding Institute, Trumpington, cambridge, CB2 2LQ
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Summary

The growth and development of the spring wheat varieties Kolibri, Sirius and TB 435 ranging in height from relatively tall to semi-dwarf were compared when sown at 50, 200 and 800 plants m−2, with and without a spray application of CCC at the six-leaf stage. Growth analysis measurements were made throughout the season. Yield and yield components were determined at final harvest.

A number of varieties x density and variety x CCC interactions were found which support the hypothesis that genotypic variation and environmentally induced differences in GA metabolism affect the agronomic performance of the crop.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 77 , Issue 3 , December 1971 , pp. 499 - 510
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1971

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