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Flowering Pattern and Reproductive Efficiency of Oilseed Sesame

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 October 2008

S. N. Saha  and
S. C. Bhargava
S. N. Saha
Affiliation:
Division of Plant Physiology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi – 110012, India
S. C. Bhargava
Affiliation:
Division of Plant Physiology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi – 110012, India
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Summary

In maximizing productivity levels in oilseed sesame (Sesamum indicum) one of the major constraints is the large-scale shedding of buds, flowers and capsules. The present study examines the reproductive behaviour of five sesame genotypes with a view to ascertaining the extent of production, shedding and retention of different reproductive organs. Sesame genotypes produce 250–350 flower buds per plant but shed most of them at different stages of development. Shedding is thus excessive, and 86–91% of the reproductive potential was not realized in this study, thus limiting yield. Improvement in yield through increased fruit retention is essential.

Type
Research Article
Information
Experimental Agriculture , Volume 18 , Issue 3 , July 1982 , pp. 293 - 298
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1982

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