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The influence of pre- and post-anthesis periods on yields of winter barley varieties in southern Spain

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

J. M. Ramos ,
L. F. Garcia Del Moral  and
L. Recalde
J. M. Ramos
Affiliation:
Department of Plant Physiology, University of Oranada, Spain
L. F. Garcia Del Moral
Affiliation:
Department of Plant Physiology, University of Oranada, Spain
L. Recalde
Affiliation:
Department of Plant Physiology, University of Oranada, Spain
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Summary

Six varieties of winter barley were grown during the years 1979, 1980 and 1981 in Granada (southern Spain). Grain yield variation in the 3 years studied was a function of the pre-anthesis period (especially as a determinant of number of ears/m2). In comparison leaf area duration and grain: leaf ratio from anthesis to ripening had far less influence on grain yield variation. Though these findings contrast with the generally accepted view, they can be explained by environmental conditions prevailing in southern Spain during grain filling.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 99 , Issue 3 , December 1982 , pp. 521 - 523
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1982

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