scholarly journals Physiologic parameters of soybean of determinate and indeterminate growth habit subjected to levels of soil moisture

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (6) ◽  
pp. 419-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Sebastião Machado Júnior ◽  
Cláudio Ricardo da Silva ◽  
Maria Cristina Sanches ◽  
Osvaldo Toshiyuki Hamawaki ◽  
Larissa Barbosa de Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Water Potential ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Growth Habit ◽  
Control Level ◽  
Xylem Water Potential ◽  
Indeterminate Growth ◽  
Indeterminate Growth Habit ◽  
Growth Habits

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate the physiological and production parameters of soybean (Glycine max) cultivars of determinate and indeterminate growth habits, in three levels of soil moisture. Three cultivars of determinate growth habit and three of indeterminate growth, at the beginning of the reproductive stage, were subjected to three levels of soil moisture: control, moisture at field capacity; moderated, 50% of the control level; and severe, 25% of the control level. Leaf gas exchange, xylem-water potential, chlorophyll content, chlorophyll a fluorescence, plant dry matter, and grain yield per plant were evaluated. The cultivars of indeterminate growth habit showed the greatest values for stomatal conductance and CO2 assimilation at the severe treatment, which led to the higher water consumption, in the morning, and to the lower xylem water potential, in the afternoon; however, there was no gain of soybean dry matter. In both growth types, the intensity and duration of the severe level of soil moisture were not able to change the chlorophyll fluorescence. Soybean cultivars of both growth habits, subjected to severe levels of soil moisture from flowering to pod insertion, show no significant change for dry matter and grain yield.

Improvement of the water status and yield of field-grown grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) by inoculation withAzospirillum brasilense

1988 ◽  
Vol 110 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Sarig ◽  
A. Blum ◽  
Y. Okon
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Stomatal Conductance ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Water Potential ◽  
Leaf Water Potential ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Water Status ◽  
Grain Sorghum ◽  
Leaf Water ◽  
Dry Matter Accumulation

SummaryThe effect of inoculation withAzospirillum brasilenseon growth, water status and yield of dryland sorghum (cv. RS 610 and cv. H-226) growing on stored soil moisture was examined in three field experiments conducted during the years 1983–5.Plants were sampled at regular intervals, and the following characteristics were measured: dry-matter accumulation, leaf area, grain yield, percentage nitrogen and phosphorus in leaves, leaf water potential, canopy temperature, transpiration, stomatal conductance and soil water depletion.Inoculation led to an average increase of 19% in total stover dry-matter yield, as a result of higher rates of dry-matter accumulation during the early stages of growth.Azospirilluminoculation caused a 15–18% increase in grain yield in all three experiments. This increase was associated with a greater number of seeds per panicle.The water regime of sorghum plants was improved by inoculation, as seen in their higher leaf water potential, lower canopy temperatures and greater stomatal conductance and transpiration. Total extraction of soil moisture by inoculated plants was greater (by about 15%) and occurred from deeper soil layers, compared with non-inoculated controls.These findings indicate that inoculation withAzospirillumcan lead to yield increases in dryland grain sorghum, primarily through improved utilization of soil moisture.

scholarly journals DEFOLIATION LEVELS AT VEGETATIVE AND REPRODUCTIVE STAGES OF SOYBEAN CULTIVARS WITH DIFFERENT RELATIVE MATURITY GROUPS

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 402-411
Author(s):  
MURILO MIGUEL DURLI ◽  
LUIS SANGOI ◽  
CLOVIS ARRUDA SOUZA ◽  
LUCIELI SANTINI LEOLATO ◽  
THAIS LEMOS TUREK ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Growth Habit ◽  
Leaf Expansion ◽  
Maturity Group ◽  
Indeterminate Growth ◽  
Soybean Cultivars ◽  
Indeterminate Growth Habit ◽  
Determinate Growth ◽  
Determinate Growth Habit ◽  
Expansion Capacity

ABSTRACT Soybean tolerance to defoliation may be affected by relative maturity group (RMG) of the cultivar. For this reason, this study was carried out to evaluate the effects of artificial defoliation at vegetative and reproductive stages on the agronomic performance of soybean cultivars with different RMG. Two experiments were carried out in greenhouse conditions in Lages, Santa Catarina State, Brazil. Defoliation was carried out at V6 in the first experiment and at R3 in the second experiment. Three cultivars with contrasting RMG were used: BMX Veloz (RMG of 5.0, indeterminate growth habit), NA 5909 (RMG of 5.9, indeterminate growth habit), and TMG 7262 (RMG of 6.2, semi-determinate growth habit). Each cultivar was submitted to five defoliation levels: 0.0, 16.6, 33.3, 50.0, and 66.6%. Leaf expansion after defoliation, grain yield and its components were determined. The BMX Veloz showed lower leaf expansion capacity and lower grain yield when compared to the other cultivars when defoliated at V6. Grain yield of the three cultivars only showed significant decreases with defoliation levels higher than 16.6% at R3. The cultivar BMX Veloz is less tolerant to defoliation during the vegetative stage when compared to the cultivars NA 5909 and TMG 7262. Cultivar maturity group does not interfere with soybean tolerance to defoliation at the reproductive stage in greenhouse conditions.

scholarly journals Tomato production in hydroponic system using different agrofilms as greenhouse cover

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-64
Author(s):  
Douglas José Marques ◽  
Edmur Matheus Filho ◽  
Hudson C Bianchini ◽  
Valdir Veroneze Junior ◽  
Breno Régis Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Exchange ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Growth Habit ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Tomato Crop ◽  
Indeterminate Growth ◽  
Tomato Production ◽  
Hydroponic System ◽  
Indeterminate Growth Habit ◽  
Lycopene Content

ABSTRACT Protected cultivation has increased over the years. More studies on the benefits of using photoselective agrofilms are necessary. The choice of material to cover the greenhouse is a decisive factor for crop development and production. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of diffuser and blue-colored agrofilms on the production of different tomato cultivars of indeterminate growth habit under NFT hydroponic system. A completely randomized design in a 2x3 factorial scheme (two environments and three cultivars) was used: two agrofilm types (blue and diffuser) and 3 cultivars (Monterrey, Arendell and Totalle). Each plot consisted of 30 plants per treatment, with four replicates. Commercial tomato seedlings of indeterminate growth habit grafted on rootstock cultivar (Shincheonggang) were used. During the experiment, the electrical conductivity, intensity of radiation inside the greenhouse, gas exchange, soluble solids, lycopene content, pH and fruit production were evaluated. We concluded that the amount of radiation transmitted through the diffuser favors an increase of about 18% in gas exchange, 12% in lycopene content and 9.4% in tomato crop production.

Growth and yield of determinate and indeterminate cowpeas in dryland agriculture

1980 ◽  
Vol 94 (1) ◽  
pp. 137-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. S. Chaturvedi ◽  
P. K. Aggarwal ◽  
S. K. Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Arid Regions ◽  
Growth Habit ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Dry Matter Accumulation ◽  
Peak Period ◽  
Legume Crop ◽  
Pod Development ◽  
The Tropics

SummaryCowpea is an important food legume crop of arid and semi-arid regions of the tropics. In such climates whether a determinate or indeterminate type of growth habit would be more useful is not clear. In the present study a determinate and indeterminate cultivar of cowpea were grown at two population densities under rainfed conditions for 2 years. Grain yield was higher in the indeterminate variety for both years. At higher density more dry matter was produced but it had no effect on grain yield. Nitrogen analysis showed that it moved from leaves to developing pods. However, a large amount of nitrogen was still left in vegetative parts in contrast to cereals. Pod development was completed in 19 days and the rate of dry-matter accumulation during the peak period of growth was as high as 120 mg/day per fruit. It was difficult for the plant to cope with this high demand for photosynthates. It is suggested that more pods can develop on a plant provided the growth rate of individual pods is slower and extended to a longer period.

scholarly journals INDUSTRIAL TOMATO FOR FRESH CONSUMPTION: A TECHNICAL AND ECONOMICALLY VIABLE ALTERNATIVE

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 20-28
Author(s):  
Daianna Pereira Costa ◽  
Juliana Nascimento Da Silva ◽  
Donielsin Da Silva Assunção ◽  
Fritz Mohn Penteado ◽  
Abadia Dos Reis Nascimento
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Production Cost ◽  
Growth Habit ◽  
Viable Alternative ◽  
Economic Viability ◽  
Indeterminate Growth ◽  
Tomato Production ◽  
Indeterminate Growth Habit ◽  
Lower Production ◽  
Tomato Genotypes

The cultivation of hybrid tomatoes, intended for fresh consumption, with a determined growth habit, and without support, is an alternative that has a lower production cost. The research aimed to evaluate the productivity and economic viability of different tomato genotypes, with a determinate and indeterminate growth habit. The experimental design was in completely randomized blocks. Ten hybrids and a variety were grown in 2016, and nine hybrids, and a variety in 2018, with a spacing of 0.5 meters between plants. Harvests were carried out in four periods in 2016, at 72, 82, 97, and 105 days after transplanting (DAT); and in 2018 at 81, 87, 97, and 111 DAT. After harvesting, the gross value of production and profit were quantified. The hybrids that obtained the highest production per plant in 2016 were Gabrielle (6,010 kg), with support; Thaise (5.529 kg); and N901 (5.003 kg). In 2018, Dominador and Thaise hybrids had the highest production, with 4.109 and 3.961 kg per plant, respectively. The gross value of tomato production in 2016 was higher than in 2018 for all hybrids and variety, except for Dominador hybrid. Hybrids with a determined growth habit and conducted without support are a profitable alternative to produce tomatoes intended for fresh consumption, especially the hybrid Gabrielle, which had the highest production. The economic viability of hybrids grown without support is superior to all hybrids with support.

scholarly journals An analysis of yield variation among long-duration pigeonpea genotypes in relation to season, irrigation and plant population

2001 ◽  
Vol 136 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. V. D. K. KUMAR RAO ◽  
C. JOHANSEN ◽  
Y. S. CHAUHAN ◽  
Y. S. CHAUHAN ◽  
V. K. JAIN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Harvest Index ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Plant Density ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Production Environment ◽  
Grain Yields ◽  
Long Duration ◽  
Plant Dry Mass

The response of eight long-duration pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L) Millsp.] genotypes to irrigation was studied at Gwalior in Central India during the 1990–91, 1991–92 and 1992–93 growing seasons on an Inceptisol. The crop was grown at two spacings as it was expected that crop density could interact with the crop's ability to extract soil moisture. The irrigation treatment received furrow irrigation four times during the 1990–91 and 1992–93 seasons and twice during the 1991–92 season. Grain yields of all genotypes were 11 % higher when planted at higher density than at low density. There was a differential variation in yield and harvest index among genotypes due to season but not due to spacing and irrigation suggesting the validity of the present approach of testing genotypes under optimum conditions. Grain yield declined by 21 % from the 1990 to 1992 season. The decline was > 1 t/ha in some cultivars (ICPL 366, GW3), and between 0·5 and 1·0 t/ha in others (NP [WR] 15, ICP 87143 and ICPL 84072). In others (Bahar, ICP 9174, ICP 8860) the yield fluctuation was < 0·5 t/ha. The genotypes' mean yields were as high as 2·7 t/ha for ICPL 87143, ICPL 84072 and ICPL 366. There was a significant reduction in both grain yield (16 %), and also above-ground plant dry mass (18 %) due to soil moisture limitation in the unirrigated treatment. Both the above-ground plant dry mass and grain yields were significantly more at high plant density than at lower plant density especially with irrigation. The genotypes were found to differ in their response to production environment (irrigation, spacing and to the undefined differences of the 3 years). Genotypic variation in yield within a production environment was found to vary in relation to changes in harvest index and across environment (irrigation, seasons) due to variation in total dry matter production. A lack of negative relationship between the total dry matter and harvest index suggests the possibility of optimizing both for obtaining higher yield from long-duration genotypes.

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