scholarly journals Quantifying Some Physiological and Productivity Indices of Canola (Brassica napus L.) Crop under an Arid Environment

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 272-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sibgha NOREEN ◽  
Shakeela NOOR ◽  
Shakeel AHMAD ◽  
Fehmeeda BIBI ◽  
Mirza HASANUZZAMAN
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Napus ◽  
Photosystem Ii ◽  
Chlorophyll Content ◽  
Seed Yield ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Selection Criterion ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
Brassica Napus L ◽  
Chlorophyll Fluorescence Parameters ◽  
Biological Yield

Canola (Brassica napus L.) crop ranks third after soybean and palm among oilseed crops for production of vegetable oil and meal for human and livestock, respectively around the globe. The cultivars of canola crop vary greatly in their yield potential in response to eco-edaphic factors under different production environments. Therefore, research studies were undertaken to evaluate eight cultivars of canola crop ‘Shiralee’, ‘Dunkled’, ‘Bulbul-98’, ‘Ac-Excel’, ‘Cyclone’, ‘Rainbow’, ‘DGL’ and ‘Faisal Canola’ for quantifying some physiological and productivity indices  under normal growing conditions. The results showed that various cultivars of canola differed significantly amongst themselves with respect to biological yield, chlorophyll content, protein content, nutrient composition and components of seed yield. Among the cultivars, cvs. ‘Bulbal-98’ and ‘Rainbow’ produced maximum biological yield and seed yield,  respectively, Furthermore, maximum yield harvested from cv. ‘Rainbow’ was associated with higher total seed weight plant-1, while cv. ‘Faisal Canola’ maintained higher chlorophyll content than other ones. Cultivar ‘Dunkled’ contained higher K+ nutrient by 21.13 mg g-1 in leaf tissues compared to minimum (9.73 mg g-1) in ‘DGL’ cultivar. The higher amount of Na+ content (12.16 mg g-1) was determined in cv. ‘AC Excel’. Cultivar ‘Rainbow’ maintained higher photosystem (II) activity and had greater partitioning ability of photo-assimilates in the seed tissues. Of various chlorophyll fluorescence parameters, quantum yield of photosystem II and electron transport performance index could be used as a selection criterion for breeding of canola cultivars.

scholarly journals Nitrogen and Phosphorus Addition to Soil Improves Seed Yield, Foliar Stomatal Conductance, and the Photosynthetic Response of Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.)

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 483
Author(s):  
Esmaeil Zangani ◽  
Kamran Afsahi ◽  
Farid Shekari ◽  
Eileen Mac Sweeney ◽  
Andrea Mastinu
Keyword(s):  
Stomatal Conductance ◽  
Quantum Yield ◽  
Photosystem Ii ◽  
Chlorophyll Content ◽  
Seed Yield ◽  
Nitrogen Application ◽  
Flowering Stage ◽  
Nitrogen And Phosphorus ◽  
Brassica Napus L ◽  
Phosphorus Levels

The effects of nitrogen and phosphorus levels on the physiological traits, yield, and seed yield of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.), were studied in a farm research project of Zanjan University. Three levels of nitrogen (0, 100, and 200 kg/ha) and three levels of phosphorus (0, 75, and 150 kg/ha) were considered. The results showed that an increase in nitrogen level caused an increase in the leaf chlorophyll content so that the application of 200 kg/ha of nitrogen increased the chlorophyll content of the leaves until the mid-grain filling stage. Nitrogen application lowered leaf stomatal conductance in the early flowering stage whereas the stomatal conductance was increased during the late flowering stage. Nitrogen application (100 and 200 kg/ha) also increased the quantum yield of photosystem II. On the other hand, with the application of 150 kg/ha and 75 kg/ha of phosphorus, the leaf stomatal conductance and the quantum yield of photosystem II in the early flowering stage increased respectively. The results showed that the application of 200 kg/ha of nitrogen and 75 kg/ha of phosphorus significantly increased seed and oil yield compared to the control. In addition, the number of siliques per plant and the weight of 1000 seeds showed an increasing trend that was affected by nitrogen and phosphorus levels. This study demonstrated that nitrogen enhanced the chlorophyll content, leaf area, and consequently, the quantum yield of photosystem II. Nitrogen also augmented the seed filling duration, seed yield, and oil yield by increasing gas exchange. As a result, the application of 100 kg/ha of nitrogen together with 75 kg/ha phosphorus showed the greatest effect on the qualitative and quantitative yield of rapeseed. However, the application of 200 kg/ha of nitrogen alone or in combination with different levels of phosphorus did not significantly increase many of the studied traits.

scholarly journals Genetic Variability, Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis in Advanced Generation of Brassica napus L.

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Md. Nur-E-Nabi ◽  
Md. Ehsanul Haq ◽  
Montasir Ahmed ◽  
Md. Monir Hossain ◽  
Md. Shefat-al-Maruf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Napus ◽  
Genetic Variability ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Seed Yield ◽  
Coefficient Of Variation ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
Path Coefficient ◽  
Path Coefficient Analysis ◽  
Brassica Napus L ◽  
Positive Direct

The present study was conducted involving 62 F3 genotypes of Brassica napus L. at the experimental farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh to ponder the genetic variability, phenotypic, genotypic and environmental coefficient of variation, heritability and genetic advance, correlation, path coefficient and genetic diversity analysis in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with sixty-two genotypes (treatments) with three replications during November 2014 to February 2015. The investigations aimed to select the best segregating genotypes for the yield improvement of Brussica napus (rapeseed). Analysis of variance indicated that the genotypes were found significantly different for all the characters considered. The relative phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) was higher than the genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) for all the traits investigated. The high GCV value was observed for the number of siliqua per plant (NSP), plant height (PH), silique length (SL), number of seed per silique (NSS) and seed yield per plant (SYP) indicated high broad sense heritability. The significant positive correlation with seed yield per plant (SYP) was found in plant height (PH) (0.368**), the number of primary branches per plant (NPB) (0.332**), number of secondary branches per plant (NSB) (0.382**), number of silique per plant (NSP) (0.549**), and siliqua length (SL) (0.037**). The results of path coefficient analysis uncovered that plant height (PH) (0.582), days to 50% flowering (50F) (0.390), days to maturity (DM) (0.575), number of primary branches per plant (NPB) (0.678), number of secondary branches per plant (NSB) (0.182),and thousand seed weight (TSW) (0.289) had a positive direct impact on seed yield per plant (SYP) and thus it was concluded that these traits could be exploited for the enhancement of yield potential of rapeseed. This study showed that based on the agronomic performance execution, genotypes G8, G14, G19, G21, G47, and G55 might be proposed for future hybridization program in Bangladesh and this could help rapeseed breeders to upgrade their breeding activities.

Plant density response and optimum crop densities for canola (Brassica napus L.) in Western Australia

2016 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 397 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. J. French ◽  
M. Seymour ◽  
R. S. Malik
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Napus ◽  
Western Australia ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Yield Response ◽  
Asymptotic Model ◽  
Brassica Napus L ◽  
Optimum Density ◽  
Crop Density

In 24 experiments conducted across a range of agricultural environments in Western Australia between 2010 and 2014 canola (Brassica napus L.) grain yield response to crop density was adequately described by an asymptotic model (where yield approaches but never quite reaches a ceiling at very high density) in 101 out of 112 individual responses; in the other 11 yield reached a maximum and declined slightly at higher densities. Seed oil was more likely to increase than decrease with increasing density but the effect was always small; less than 1% oil over the range of densities tested. Increasing density also suppressed annual ryegrass (Lolium rigidum (L.) Gaud.) head numbers in six experiments where it was measured, especially at densities below 20 plants/m². Economic optimum densities ranged from 7 to 180 plants/m², with a median of 32.2. Mean optima in low and medium rainfall zones (growing season rainfall <300 mm) were about 25, 30, and 75 plants/m² respectively for glyphosate-tolerant (Roundup Ready), hybrid triazine-tolerant (TT), and open-pollinated TT cultivars, assuming open-pollinated TT cultivars were grown from farm-saved seed. There was little difference between optimum densities for hybrid and open-pollinated glyphosate-tolerant cultivars, and optima in the high rainfall zone were about 10 plants/m² higher than in low and medium rainfall zones. Yield at optimum density was greater than 90% of maximum yield in 74% of cases. The economic penalty for not achieving the optimum density with hybrids was usually small if the deviation was less than 10 plants/m², and with open-pollinated TT cultivars was small even 50-60 plants/m² below the optimum. The penalty was usually greater for deviations below than above the optimum in medium and high yield potential environments (yield potential >1000 kg/ha). Predicted optima were more sensitive to seed cost and field establishment (the proportion of viable seeds that become established) than grain price or seed size over the range of values expected in Western Australian agriculture. Field establishment varied from 0.3 to 1 and was higher at low target densities and for hybrid compared with open-pollinated cultivars, with a median of 0.585 at a target density of 40 plants/m². We identified improving field establishment of canola as an important research priority.

Seedling root length inBrassica napusL. is indicative of seed yield

2012 ◽  
Vol 92 (7) ◽  
pp. 1229-1237 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. B. Koscielny ◽  
R. H. Gulden
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Napus ◽  
Seed Yield ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
Brassica Napus L ◽  
Seedling Vigour ◽  
Root Parameters ◽  
Seedling Root ◽  
Growth Room

Koscielny C. B. and Gulden R. H. 2012. Seedling root length in Brassica napus L. is indicative of seed yield. Can. J. Plant Sci. 92: 1229–1237. Recent studies have shown relationships between root growth and development and seed production potential in some crops; however, little is known about this relationship in Brassica napus. Field and growth room experiments were conducted to determine the relationship between root parameters up to the four-leaf stage and seed yield among a group of four open-pollinated and four hybrid B. napus genotypes with different yield potential. In the field studies, root length was the best indicator of seed yield at the one- to two-leaf and the three- to four-leaf stages of development, and was one of the most consistent parameters among sites and years. Poor ability to recover fine roots from field soils at the cotyledon stage contributed to the relatively poor relationships between root parameters and seed yield compared with shoot parameters at this developmental stage. The growth room study clearly showed that root length is an excellent measure of seedling vigour and an indicator of seed yield as early as 7 d after imbibition. These studies demonstrate the importance of early root development in canola and its potential as a screening trait for seed yield in breeding programs.

Seeding rate, fertilizer level and disease management effects on hybrid versus open pollinated canola (Brassica napus L.)

2007 ◽  
Vol 87 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Brandt ◽  
S. S. Malhi ◽  
D. Ulrich ◽  
G. P. Lafond ◽  
H. R. Kutcher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Napus ◽  
Seed Yield ◽  
Protein Concentration ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
Dry Matter Accumulation ◽  
Seeding Rate ◽  
Brassica Napus L ◽  
Fungicide Application ◽  
Oil Concentration

New canola cultivars have much higher yield potential than conventional canola cultivars and changes in production practices may be needed to achieve optimum yield from these cultivars. Studies were conducted to investigate the influence of seeding rates (2.8, 5.6 and 8.4 kg ha-1), fertilizer level (67% – low, 100% – medium, 133% – high of the commercial recommendation) and fungicide application on growth, dry matter accumulation, seed yield and seed quality using two high-yielding canola cultivars [cv. Quantum, open pollinated (OP), and cv. Invigor™, hybrid (HYB)]. The studies were conducted from 1999 to 2001 at three sites in the Parkland region of the Canadian prairies. The two cultivars did not differ in their responses to seeding and fertilizer rates, or fungicide application. Plant density was lower for the HYB than the OP because the HYB had larger seeds, with fewer seeds per kilogram. Emergence declined slightly at high fertilizer levels in some site-years due to fertilizer induced seedling damage, but increased with seeding rate. Time to onset of flowering and maturity showed no consistent influence of cultivar, and tended to be somewhat prolonged with an increase in fertilizer levels, but reduced by an increase in seeding rate. On average, the HYB produced 822 kg ha-1 more biomass and 200 kg ha-1 more seed yield than the OP. Sclerotinia stem rot incidence was very low, except at Melfort in 2000, and fungicide application generally failed to benefit the crop. Seed yield was generally increased when seeding rate was increased, with the largest increase occurring from 2.8 to 5.8 kg ha-1. Seed yield responses to the high rates of seeding or fertilizer only occurred where both inputs were at the highest level, indicating that the optimum level of one was dependent upon the level of the other input. Oil and protein concentration in the seed was higher for the HYB than the OP. High fertilizer levels generally increased the total yield of biomass and seed, and protein concentration in the seed, but usually reduced oil concentration in the seed. Increased seeding rate resulted in a small increase in oil concentration and a small reduction in protein concentration in the seed. Net returns were greatest and least variable for the HYB cultivar. Overall, the HYB performed better than the OP, and the full economic value of high-yielding canola cultivars was only realized when fertilizer and seeding rates were at or above the current recommended rates. Key words: Canola (Brassica napus L.), fertilizer rate, fungicide, hybrid canola, oil content, open pollinated canola, protein content, seeding rate, seed quality, yield

scholarly journals Effects of sulphur on the yield, yield component characters and oil content of oilseed rape

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-25
Author(s):  
Valiollah Rameeh ◽  
Maryam Niakan ◽  
Mohammad Mohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Napus ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Oilseed Rape ◽  
Seed Yield ◽  
Oil Content ◽  
Statistical Difference ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Yield Component ◽  
Brassica Napus L ◽  
Significant Statistical Difference

The effects of four sulphur levels: S0, S1, S2 and S3, including 0, 12, 24 and 36 kg S ha-1, respectively, along with 115 kg N ha-1 were studied on yield-related traits of oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.). The significant variance of treatments was determined for plant height, yield component characters, seed yield and oil content. The sulphur application significantly increased most of the traits compared to the S0 level. The S3 (36 kg S ha-1) treatment led to the highest mean value of plant height (132 cm) which was classified with S2 (24 kg S ha-1) in the same statistical group. Sulphur had an increasing effect on pods per plant, and it ranged from 92 to 196 for S0 and S3 applications, respectively. S0 and S1 with 92 and 121 pods per plant were grouped in the same statistical group. In addition, S2, and S3 with 165 and 196 pods per plant showed no significant statistical difference. The sulphur application significantly increased seed yield compared to control (S0 level), and it ranged from 2744 to 3215 kg ha-1 in S0 and S3, respectively. The average oil contents of 45.69, 46.96, 47.46 and 49.53 % were detected for 0, 12, 24 and 36 kg S ha-1, respectively.

Comparing responses to phosphorus of field pea (Pisum sativum), canola (rape, Brassica napus) and spring wheat (Triticum aestivum)

2006 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 645 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. D. A. Bolland ◽  
R. F. Brennan ◽  
P. F White
Keyword(s):  
Triticum Aestivum ◽  
Brassica Napus ◽  
Pisum Sativum ◽  
Spring Wheat ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Triticum Aestivum L ◽  
Field Pea ◽  
Alkaline Soils ◽  
Brassica Napus L ◽  
Single Superphosphate

The phosphorus (P) requirements of spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) are well known for all soils in south-western Australia; but the P requirements of field pea (Pisum sativum L.) and canola (Brassica napus L.), which are grown in rotation with wheat on marginally acidic to alkaline soils in the region, are not known. In a glasshouse study, the P requirements of field pea and wheat were compared for 16 soils collected throughout the agricultural region. Ten of the 16 soils were also used to compare the P requirements of canola and wheat. The P was applied as powdered single superphosphate, and yield of dried shoots of 42-day-old plants was measured. The amount of P required to produce 90% of the maximum yield of dried shoots (PR90 values) was used to compare the P requirements of the species. To produce 90% of the maximum yield, field pea required less P than wheat in 5 soils, similar P in 2 soils, and more P in 9 soils. Canola required less P than wheat in all 10 soils. We conclude the P requirements of field pea or canola relative to wheat depend on a complex interaction between plant and soil, particularly for field pea relative to wheat. Per unit of applied P, the P concentration in dried shoots decreased in the order canola > wheat > field pea, indicating the order in which plant roots of the 3 species were able to access P from soil.

scholarly journals Biplot analysis of seed yield and oil content combining ability in rapeseed (Brassica napus L.)

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1238-1243
Author(s):  
Gul Ghani ◽  
◽  
Raziuddin ◽  
Antonio Teixeira do Amaral Júnior ◽  
Ibni Amin Khalil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Napus ◽  
Seed Yield ◽  
Combining Ability ◽  
Oil Content ◽  
Brassica Napus L ◽  
Biplot Analysis
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