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Germination of pearl millet (Pennisetum americanum (L.) Leek) under varying levels of osmotic potential of PEG 6000

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

R. P. Jain  and
K. R. Patel
R. P. Jain
Affiliation:
Seed Technology Laboratory, Mississippi State University, MS 39762 U.S.A.
K. R. Patel
Affiliation:
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Temple University, PA 19122, U.S.A.
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Pearl millet is the choice crop in the semi-arid tropics. Strong winds, intense storms, high solar radiation and extreme temperatures are characteristics of these zones. Germination and seedling establishment are the major problems and are commonly associated with low moisture availability, high temperature of the soil and soil crusting. Water stress can affect germination by delaying initiation of germination, slowing rate of germination or by decreasing final germination percentage.

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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 110 , Issue 2 , April 1988 , pp. 419 - 421
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1988

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