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Plant development and grain yield in spring and winter barley

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

R. P. Ellis  and
G. Russell
R. P. Ellis
Affiliation:
Scottish Crop Research Institute, Pentlandfield, Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9RF
G. Russell
Affiliation:
Edinburgh School of Agriculture, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3JG
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Summary

The development of spring and winter barley sown in both the spring and autumn has been followed in two seasons. The rates of development were similar in both types for autumn sowings but the spring types developed faster in spring sowings. Differences in the rate of development were related to photoperiod and temperature although soil water stress modified variety response. Yields were higher from autumn and early spring sowings. Sowing in April resulted in a considerable reduction in yield. The significance of these results for barley breeders is discussed.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 102 , Issue 1 , February 1984 , pp. 85 - 95
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1984

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