Effect of plant density on grain yield and yield stability of sorghum hybrids differing in maturity

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dc.contributor Wade, LJ
dc.contributor Douglas, ACL
dc.date.accessioned 2012-03-07T22:09:31Z
dc.date.available 2012-03-07T22:09:31Z
dc.date.issued 1990
dc.identifier.citation Aust. J. Exp. Agr. (1990) 30(2): 257-264
dc.identifier.uri http://livestocklibrary.com.au/handle/1234/20453
dc.description.abstract The extent and significance of the maturity x density interaction in dryland grain sorghum, and its implications for yield stability, were examined for 3 hybrids over 6 locations. Site mean grain yield ranged from 0.44 to 4.96 t/ha. Early maturity was superior in environments truncated by water stress, while late maturity was superior in favourable environments. Mid-season maturity provided greater stability of grain yield. Maximum yield by each hybrid at each yield level did not differ significantly from yield at a density of 75 000 plants/ha. The highest grain yields should be obtained with plant densities of 50000-100000 plants/ha under rainfed conditions, where yield expectations range from 0 to 5.0 t/ha. The results demonstrate the stability of sorghum grain yield over a wide range of plant density and crop maturity. Regression analysis aided data presentation and interpretation.
dc.publisher CSIRO Publishing
dc.source.uri http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=EA9900257.pdf
dc.title Effect of plant density on grain yield and yield stability of sorghum hybrids differing in maturity
dc.type Research
dc.description.version Journal article
dc.identifier.volume 30
dc.identifier.page 257-264
dc.identifier.issue 2


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