The effect of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) sowing rates on weed establishment, after one year : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science in Plant Science at Massey University [PDF]
Two trials were conducted to determine whether the weed control benefits of high sowing rates of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) continued into the second year after sowing. Seeds of Scotch thistle (Cirsium vulgare), nodding thistle (Carduus nutans),
Armstrong, Michelle Louise
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Effects of Nanosilica Powder from Rice Hull Ash on Seed Germination of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) [PDF]
open5noNanosilica powders were synthesized from rice hull ash (RHA) and their effects on seed germination of tomato plants were investigated. Synthesized nanosilica powder was subjected to various characterization studies for identification of the size ...
De Silva, Diana Marie +4 more
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Seed coating for delayed germination [PDF]
The diffuse leaching of plant nutrients from agricultural soils is part of the problem of the eutrophication of fresh water systems and coastal sea waters. Among the measures taken to reduce the leaching is keeping the soil with plant cover during autumn
Stendahl, Fredrik
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Seeds'germination of Four Traditionnal Leafy Vegetables in Benin (LFT) [PDF]
Many African traditional leafy vegetables such as Acmella uliginosa, Ceratotheca sesamoides, Justicia tenella and Sesamum radiatum have been under domestication in the rural areas.
Etèka, CA. +4 more
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¿Does ingestion by birds affect Pyracantha atalantoides (Rosaceae) seed germination?
Birds play a fundamental role in many ecosystems because they spread a variety of fruits and seeds through endozoochory. Pyracantha are very attractive for birds, which have contributed to spread this species in natural ecosystems.
Claudia Marisel Dellafiore +2 more
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Dry Bean Seeding Rate Trial [PDF]
Dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), a high-protein pulse crop, have been grown in the Northeast since the 1800’s. As the local food movement expands, consumers have requested stores stock more and more locally-produced foods and heirloom dry beans are no ...
Calderwood, Lily +5 more
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A study on the effects of low temperature pre-sowing treatments and ageing on the germination performance of different tomato seed lots : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for Master of Agricultural Science (Seed Technology) at Massey University,Palmerston North, New Zealand [PDF]
Although the total germination capacities were not significantly different, ten different tomato seed lots differed in their vigour. LTPST caused significant improvement in germination rate both in high and low vigour seed lots of different ...
Ranganarasimhiah, Ramamurthy
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Analysis of the Developmental Regulation of the Cyanogenic Compounds in Seedlings of Two Lines of \u3cem\u3eLinum usitatissimum\u3c/em\u3e L. [PDF]
The developmental profiles and tissue distribution of the four cyanogenic compounds in seedlings of two developmentally contrasting inbred lines of flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) were examined using HPLC.
Fieldes, Mary Ann, Krech, M.J.
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An automated method for the assessment of the rice grain germination rate. [PDF]
Zhang Y, Huang H, Xiong B, Ma Y.
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Entwicklung eines schnellen Bio-Tests zur Untersuchung des Wirkungs-potentials von mikrobiellen Pflanzenstärkungsmitteln [PDF]
Plant-growth-promoting soil microorganisms are increasingly distributed on the world market. Nutrient mobilization, stimulation of root growth, enhanced resistance to envi-ronmental stress factors are discussed as possible mechanisms.
Akter, Zafrin +3 more
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