Effect of Seed Size on the Performance of ‘Florunner’ Peanuts1

1977 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-36
Author(s):  
D. W. Gorbet
Keyword(s):  
Seed Size ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Size Distributions ◽  
Agronomic Crops ◽  
Slot Length ◽  
Arachis Hypogaea L ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Rate Of Emergence ◽  
Size Interaction ◽  
100 Seed Weight

Abstract Rapid and uniform stand establishment of vigorous seedlings is basic to good crop performance. Seed size has been shown to be an important factor in the production of a number of agronomic crops. The objectives of this study were to determine the performance of various seed sizes of ‘Florunner’ peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) relative to the rate of emergence, seedling vigor, yield, and grade, when grown under field conditions, and to determine the size distributions of the seed harvested from these plantings. The seed were sized on a nested set of slotted screens of the following slot widths: 1) 8.53 mm, 2) 7.54 mm, 3) 6.75 mm, 4) 5.95 mm, 5) 5.16 mm and a standard slot length of 19.05 mm. Over 40% of the seed passed through the 8.53 mm screen and rode the 7.54 mm screen, and 90% or more of the seed rode the 6.75 mm or larger screen. Rate-of-emergence and seedlingvigor data were significantly affected by planted-seed size and positively associated with increased seed size. Significant differences in yield in favor of the larger seed sizes were noted in two of the three years of testing. When data were combined across years, significant difference for yield was obtained only between the smallest planted-seed size (5.16 mm) and the others. Grading-data responses were similar to those noted for yield. ELK values and 100-seed weight were significantly affected by planted-seed size, with a positive correlation of r = 0.925 between planted-seed size and 100-seed weight of harvested seed. Values for SMK and total meats indicated a highly significant year x size interaction. The planting-seed size had a significant effect on harvested-seed size some years, but the patterns of response were not consistent.

Seed size as a factor in the growth of subterranean clover (Trifolium subterraneum L.) under spaced and sward conditions

1957 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 335 ◽  
Author(s):  
JN Black
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area Index ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Seed Size ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Incident Light ◽  
Subterranean Clover ◽  
Trifolium Subterraneum ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Significant Difference

The significance of seed weight in the growth of subterranean clover (Trifolium subterraneum L) , of the Bacchus Marsh strain, has been assessed under both spaced plant and sward conditions at the Waite Agricultural Research Institute. Under conditions of spacing, plants of three widely separated seed size grades were grown a t a density of 1 per 25 sq. links. The dry weights of the plants were proportional to seed weight from the time of sowing (in May) till the end of October – over almost the entire growing period of the crop. Three sets of swards were grown a t a density of 25 plants per sq. link, each sward being planted with seed of one of the three sizes. Dry weight was proportional to seed weight in the early part of the season but when the swards reached a leaf area index of about 4 (i.e. when there were 4 sq. links of leaf surface on 1 sq. link of ground), a reduction in growth rate occurred. This critical leaf area index was reached first in "large seed" swards, followed later by "medium seed" and finally by "small seed" swards. Thus there was a period in which the swards were growing at different rates, and in which the dry weights came to parity, so that on the final sampling occasion (in December) there was no significant difference between the dry weights of the swards from the three seed sizes. It is concluded that a t a leaf area index of about 4, interception of incident light energy is complete.

scholarly journals Sound Splits as Influenced by Seed Size for Runner and Virginia Market Type Peanut Shelled on a Reciprocating Sheller

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1869
Author(s):  
Daniel J. Anco ◽  
Maria Balota ◽  
Jeffrey C. Dunne ◽  
Nino Brown
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Seed Size ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Grading Practices ◽  
United States Department ◽  
Kernel Size ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
States Department ◽  
Arachis Hypogaea L

The objective of this study was to examine peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) kernel percent sound splits as a function of sound mature kernel seed size when shelled on a reciprocating sheller. Data were compiled from a total of 139 field experiments conducted in the Virginia-Carolina region and Georgia from 2005 to 2020. Runner and Virginia peanut market types were graded according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards using standard sheller screens with upper grid sizes corresponding to the red pan from the pre-sizer of 10.3 × 19.1 mm (26/64 × 3/4 ″) and 13.5 × 25.4 mm (34/64 × 1 ″) with minimum bar grid clearances of 8.7 (11/32 ″) and 12.7 mm (1/2 ″), respectively. A subset of runner market type samples was graded using the Virginia sheller screen. Grade data per market type and sheller screen was analyzed separately. Among runner market types shelled with the standard runner-type screen, percent sound splits increased linearly with increasing seed size at the logit rate of 1.16 per sound mature kernel g (p < 0.001). Sound splits for Virginia and runner market types shelled on the standard Virginia-type screen did not significantly vary by kernel size (p = 0.939 and 0.687, respectively). Extra-large kernels (proportion) for Virginia types linearly increased with seed size at 1.91 per sound mature kernel g (logit scale) (p < 0.001). Runner market types sized 75 to 91 g/100 sound mature kernels (605 to 500 seed/lb) were estimated to have a 50% probability of a 2.3 to 4.5% or greater increase in sound splits when shelled with the standard runner-type screen compared to runner-type seed sized 55 g/100 sound mature kernels (820 seed/lb), respectively, equivalent to a potential deduction increase of 1.8 to 4.4 USD /1000 kg. For both Virginia and runner market types, seed weight linearly increased with pod weight at 0.169 and 0.195 g/g (p < 0.001), respectively. Results from this study may be used as a reference to suggest runner-type seed sizes above which larger reciprocating sheller screen utilization in line with USDA grading practices is warranted to reduce mechanically induced sound splits during grading and subsequent economic deduction penalties for corresponding farmer stock peanut.

End-of-Row Effects on Peanut Yield Tests1

1986 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
O. D. Smith ◽  
C. E. Simpson ◽  
E. R. Howard
Keyword(s):  
Arachis Hypogaea ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Unit Area ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Yield Component ◽  
Arachis Hypogaea L ◽  
Competition Effects ◽  
Yield Test ◽  
100 Seed Weight ◽  
Bias Selection

Abstract Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) yield test plots are often trimmed to standard row lengths early in the growing season. This might bias selection if cultivars differ in end-of-row effects. Terminal, sub-terminal, and center row sections of 2-row plots 5 m in length were harvested separately to ascertain relative end-of-row competition effects. Data were collected on two cultivars each of Spanish, runner, and Virginia market types from irrigated and non-irrigated yield tests at each of two locations for two years. Significant end-of-row effects were observed for all cultivars with the greater effect on the Virginia and runner cultivars in non-irrigated tests. Row section × location, irrigation, and market type interactions were significant (P = .0001) but the cultivar within market type × row section interaction was not significant (P = .05) when averaged over tests. Yield component analyses from two tests indicated that higher unit area yields of terminal compared to center row segments resulted from increased pod numbers. Pod and 100-seed weight of mature, two-segmented pods from terminal row sections were less than for center-of-row sections. Disproportionate end-of-row effects among the cultivars on total row yield were not sufficient in this test to cause significant selection misclassifications, if comparisons are made within Spanish and Virginia botanical types.

A preliminary investigation of cultivated and wild species of Luffa for oil and protein contents

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krishna Prakash ◽  
Jalli Radhamani ◽  
Anjula Pandey ◽  
Sangita Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Seed Size ◽  
Seed Coat ◽  
Wild Species ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Seed Protein ◽  
Biochemical Traits ◽  
Major Cluster ◽  
Cultivated Species ◽  
Edible Seed ◽  
100 Seed Weight

Seeds of wild and cultivated species of Luffa were studied to determine the variability in morphological (seed size, colour, seed-coat surface and 100-seed weight) and biochemical (oil and protein) characteristics. A total of 80 accessions of three cultivated species (71 accessions) and three wild species (9 accessions) of Luffa under the present investigation from diverse regions (12 states of five regions) of India showed variations in seed size, colour, seed-coat surface, 100-seed weight, and seed protein and oil contents both within the accessions of the same species and between different species. Significant variability in seed morphological traits was observed. Both seed oil and soluble seed protein contents were highest in some accessions of the cultivated species (25–27% oil and 8–10% protein, respectively, on a fresh seed weight basis). Using the 2D scatter plot diagram derived from the principal components analysis, the morphological and biochemical traits of the 80 Luffa accessions classified the wild species into one cluster (cluster I) and the cultivated species into a second major cluster (cluster II). The present investigation on the correlation between seed morphology and biochemical traits in the cultivated and wild species of Luffa can help in identifying the genotypes of Luffa species with valuable traits for further exploring the potential of this valuable crop as a source of edible oil, food and fodder in edible seed types or as a source of industrial oil/biodiesel in non-edible seed types. The protein-rich seed could be further explored to be utilized in the fortification of food products for value addition.

scholarly journals Determining Critical Weeding Period in Mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) Under Rain Fed Condition in Western Tigray, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Goitom Teame ◽  
Gebremedhin Gebregergs ◽  
Zerabruk Gebremedhin ◽  
Darge Gramy
Keyword(s):  
Vigna Radiata ◽  
Yield Components ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Growing Seasons ◽  
Weed Growth ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Weed Infestation ◽  
Plot Area ◽  
100 Seed Weight ◽  
Number Of Seeds

Mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) belongs to the order of Fabales, Faboideae sub family and Fabaceae or Leguminosae family. The field experiment was carried out in 2014-2016 main growing seasons at Humera and Kebabo with the aim of determining critical weeding period. The experiment was conducted in RCBD design replicated three times and consists of 15 treatments. The crop was kept weed-free for the first 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 days after sowing and then remained weedy till harvest or kept weedy for the same periods and then remained weed- free till harvest. Weed free and weedy treatments till harvest were included as controls for comparison. Mungbean variety of Arkeb was sown at a distance of plant to plant 5 cm and row to row 40 cm and the plot area was 10 m2. The combine analysis of three winter seasons revealed that unrestricted weed growth significantly reduce yield of mungbean by 52% compared to completely weed free. Mungbean seed yield increased when the duration of weed infestation period decreased. Yield components such as number of pods per plant didn’t show significant difference, while number of seeds per pod and 100 seed weight shown significant difference. The critical weeding period for mungbean was 10-20 and 30-40 days after sowing.

scholarly journals Maturity Distribution in Commercially Sized Florunner Peanuts

1989 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. H. Sanders
Keyword(s):  
Seed Size ◽  
Size Distributions ◽  
Size Category ◽  
Arachis Hypogaea L ◽  
Coefficients Of Variation ◽  
Random Samples ◽  
Wide Variability ◽  
Percentage Weight ◽  
Maturity Class ◽  
Commercial Size

Abstract Quality, as measured by roast color, flavor and storability, is variable within and among peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) lots of the same commercial size. Because maturity is significantly related to many quality characteristics, the variability in maturity distributions (percentage of various maturity classes) was examined within sized peanut lots from twenty random samples, an irrigation study, a harvest date study, and a soil temperature study. Pods from each source were separated into hull scrape maturity classes, dried, shelled, and screened to obtain seed size distributions. Using the weight of each maturity class in each commercial size, the percentage weight contribution of each maturity class in each commercial size category was calculated. Seed size distribution for maturity classes from different treatments in each study varied widely. The data indicated that each commercial size category contained peanuts from each maturity class. Treatments within the studies generally produced significant differences among percentages of individual maturity classes in each size. Large standard deviations and coefficients of variation in all studies indicated the wide variability potential in sized lots. The distributions of maturity within commercial sizes were sufficiently different to suggest that flavor, roast color, storability, and other quality estimators would be affected in final roast products from some of the lots.

scholarly journals Variation in Morphological Characters and Yield Attributes of Five Selected Soybean Genotypes

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-96
Author(s):  
D Sultana ◽  
MN Bari ◽  
MA Karim ◽  
MAB Mia ◽  
RR Sarker
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Seed Size ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Soybean Genotypes ◽  
Check Variety ◽  
100 Seed Weight

A field experiment was conducted at the experimental field of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur during November 2013 to March 2014. Four soybean genotypes i.e BU Soybean1, BD2329, BD2331, AGS313 and a check variety BARI Soybean 6 were used to evaluate their variations in morphological characters and yield attributes. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The highest LAI (4.4) was found in genotype AGS313 and the smallest was found in BU Soyabean1. The highest pod size of 625 mg pod-1 was found in AGS313 while the lowest of 340 mg pod-1 was observed in BU Soybean1. Although BU Soyabean1 had smaller seed size but it had higher number of pods plant-1 (32.1) compared to other genotypes. The maximum 100-seed weight was recorded in AGS313 (16.34 g) and the minimum was obtained from the genotype BU Soybean1 (11.0 g). AGS313 genotype contributed to the highest grain yield of 4.29 tha-1, while BU Soyabean1 stood second position contributing 2.65 tha-1. Results also indicated that not only seed size but also number of pods plant-1 contributed to grain yield. Again there were highly significant differences among genotypes for all the characters.J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 8(2): 93-96 2015

scholarly journals Genetic variability, heritability and correlation path analysis in mungbean (Vigna radiata L.wilczek)

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 407-416
Author(s):  
MG Azam ◽  
MA Hossain ◽  
MS Alam ◽  
KS Rahman ◽  
M Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Variability ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Crop Improvement ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Coefficients Of Variation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
100 Seed Weight

The success of crop improvement program largely depends on the nature and magnitude of genetic variability, heritability and characters association. This experiment was undertaken to estimate the extent of genetic variability and relation between yield and related characters. Twenty eight mungbean genotypes were grown at Pulses Research Centre, Ishurdi, Pabna during kharif-I 2015 in a randomized complete block design with three replications to estimate the extent of genetic variability and association between yield and yield related traits. Analysis of variance revealed that all the traits showed highly significant difference among genotypes except seeds per pod. Pods per plant, plant height and 100 seed weight showed high genotypic coefficients of variation (GCV) and phenotypic coefficients of variation (PCV). High broadsense heritability coupled with moderate genetic advance as percent of mean was observed for 100 seed weight, days to flower and pods per plant suggesting preponderance of additive gene action for these characters and selection of such traits might be effective for the improvement of grain yield. Seeds per pod, plant height and pods per plant showed positive significant phenotypic and genotypic correlation with yield. The result of path analysis indicated that pods per plant had maximum direct effect on yield followed by plant height and 100 seed weight and they contribute 31% variation in yield.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 43(3): 407-416, September 2018

scholarly journals An F2 Yield Trial in Peanuts1

1981 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ray O. Hammons ◽  
W. D. Branch
Keyword(s):  
Arachis Hypogaea ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Quantitative Traits ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Performance Characteristics ◽  
Meat Content ◽  
Arachis Hypogaea L ◽  
Yield Trial ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
100 Seed Weight

Abstract An F2 yield trial in peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) was conducted in 1978 to evaluate 25 entries in a six replicate randomized complete block design. Entries included progenies from sixteen intrasubspecific cross combinations and their representative parents: seven component lines of two U. S. cultivars, ‘Florunner’ and ‘Florigiant’, and two peanut introductions, ‘Makulu Red’ and ‘486 GKP’. Progeny and parental performances were determined for eight quantitative traits: yield, fancy pods, meat content, total sound mature kernels, other kernels, extra large kernels, damaged kernels, and 100 seed weight. Hybridization between adapted and unadapted genotypes led to a reduction in performance characteristics. However, cross populations were identified as having selection potential for improving yield and grade.

scholarly journals Influence of Seed Size on Seedling Emergence, Growth and Yield of Potted Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.)

2020 ◽  
pp. 13-21
Author(s):  
Oyewole, Charles Iledun ◽  
Aminu Patience
Keyword(s):  
Seed Size ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Visual Assessment ◽  
Plant Performance ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
State University ◽  
Arachis Hypogea ◽  
100 Seed Weight

Pot experiments were conducted at the Faculty of Agriculture, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Kogi State in the Southern Guinea savannah ecological zone of Nigeria to evaluate the influence of seed size on plant performance with reference to seedling emergence, seedling growth, development and yield components and yield of groundnut (Arachis hypogea). The treatment consisted of three different seed sizes: small, medium and large seeds apportioned to a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with ten replications. For seed size, the seeds were initially graded into small, medium and large seeds based on visual assessment for length and diameter and from each group 100-seed weight was determined thus 100-seed weight became the parameter for measuring seed size as used in this experiment. The analyzed data showed no significant effect of seed size on groundnut canopy height, leaf number, leaf area, stem girth, days to first flower, number of pods / plant, pod weight, and shelling percentage, but significantly influenced mean days to seedling emergence, days to 50 percent flowering, 100-seed weight and taproot length. The significant effect of seed size on days to seedling emergence, days to 50 percent flowering, 100-seed weight and taproot length could significantly influence farmers’ opinion in the choice of seeds used in planting a field; as this could determine crop maturity, grain yield/ha while length of tap root could affect depth of root forage for nutrients and water, thus crop survival. Despite the non-significant effect of the treatment (seed size) on most parameters investigated, generally crop performance increased with seed size and vice versa, thus sowing of larger seeds is recommended for better groundnut performance.

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