ISSN:
1435-0653
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars. Biggar, Oslo, Genesis, and Glenlea, were grown in four-row plots in a diallel competition treatment design, with the competition treatments applied randomly to each of the eight replications. Generally, yield was distorted from pure stand yield when flanking plots differed for height. On average, yield was reduced 0.34% per centimeter increase in height of the flanking plots, and the reverse occurred when height of the flanking plots was less. Plots of the short cultivars Biggar or Oslo flanked by themselves, and the reverse occurred when the tall cultivars were flanked by the short cultivars. Interplot interference affected spike density in the same fashion, did not significantly affect height, and was inconsistant with regards to kernel weight. It was concluded that when plots differ for height, yield distortion can occur in the Saskatchewan wheat growing region.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
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