THE EFFECT OF CAPTAN SEED TREATMENT ON EMERGENCE, NODULATION, SEED YIELD AND SEED PROTEIN CONTENT OF LENTILS

Captan seed treatment did not affect seed yield, seed protein content and nodulation of lentils (Lens esculenta L.) where the soil was populated by the appropriate strain of Rhizobium leguminosarum. However, where the soil did not contain these nodule-forming bacteria, captan inhibited nodulation in plants grown from Rhizobium-inoculated seed and the seed yield and protein content of plants in the treated plots were lower than plants in the inoculated, non-treated plots. The seed protein content was higher in treatments which had well-nodulated plants than in treatments where plants had few or no nodules.

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The effect of N and P fertilization on growth, seed yield and quality of industrial hemp in the Parkland region of Saskatchewan

Canadian Journal of Plant Science ◽

10.4141/p04-022 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 84 (4) ◽

pp. 939-947 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

C. L. Vera ◽

S. S. Malhi ◽

J. P. Raney ◽

Z. H. Wang

Keyword(s):

Protein Content ◽

Plant Height ◽

Seed Yield ◽

Field Experiments ◽

Seed Protein ◽

Seed Quality ◽

Cannabis Sativa ◽

Seed Protein Content ◽

Nitrate N ◽

Industrial Hemp

Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has sparked renewed interest in western Canada in recent years, and there is very little research information available on its fertilizer requirements. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of surface-broadcast ammonium nitrate and seedrow placed monoammonium phosphate fertilizers on the production and seed quality attributes of industrial hemp (cv. Fasamo and Finola). Field experiments were conducted on a Black Chernozem silty loam soil at Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada, in 2000, 2001 and 2002. Increasing N rates significantly increased plant height, biomass, seed yield and seed protein content of hemp in all years. Seed-applied P fertilizer increased plant height in all years, and biomass in 2000, but reduced plant density, biomass and seed yield in 2001 and 2002. Finola consistently had lower plant height, earlier maturity, heavier seeds, and higher seed yield, seed protein content and seed oil content than Fasamo. The average amount of nitrate-N in the 0–60 cm soil was 40 kg N ha-1. Seed yield kg-1 of N was 9.4, 5.9, 4.5 and 3.7 kg ha-1 for Fasamo, and 10.6, 7.7, 6.0 and 4.5 kg ha-1 for Finola, respectively, at 40, 80, 120 and 160 kg ha-1 of soil plus fertilizer N. Key words: Fertilizer, hemp, nitrogen, phosphorus, rainfall, soil extractable P, soil nitrate-N, cultivars

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Effect of seed hydro-priming and urea spray on yield parameters, yield and quality of lentil (Lens culinaris medikus)

Legume Research - An International Journal ◽

10.18805/lr.v0iof.9289 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

S. K. Das ◽

K. Jana

Keyword(s):

Protein Content ◽

Seed Yield ◽

Seed Protein ◽

Foliar Spray ◽

Seed Priming ◽

Interaction Effects ◽

Urea Solution ◽

Research Station ◽

Flower Initiation ◽

Seed Protein Content

Field experiments were conducted for three years at Pulses and Oilseeds Research Station, Berhampore, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India during rabi 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 to study the effects of seed hydro-priming and urea spray in lentil. The experiment was laid out in a factorial randomized block design with four replications having ten treatment combinations viz. two levels of seed priming as factor A and five levels of foliar spray of 2% urea solution as factor B. Experimental results revealed that growth, yield attributing characters, yield and seed protein content of lentil were significantly influenced by seed hydro-priming, urea spray and interaction effects of these two factors. Significantly higher seed yield was obtained under the water soaking treatment (1211 kg ha-1) as compared to no soaking (1169 kg ha-1). Among the foliar spray treatments, two sprays at branching and pod initiation stages recorded the highest seed yield (1271 kg ha-1) of lentil cultivar WBL-58 followed by one spray at flower initiation stage (1236 kg ha-1) irrespective of seed priming. Among the interaction effects, two sprays at branching and pod initiation along with water soaking recorded the highest seed yield (1295 kg ha-1) followed by one spray at flower initiation along with water soaking (1265 kg ha-1). Seed hydro-priming and urea spray were found to increase the seed yield of lentil to the tune of 17.9 % and seed protein content by 19% over their non application.

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A RECURRENT SELECTION SCHEME FOR FABA BEAN

Canadian Journal of Plant Science ◽

10.4141/cjps87-009 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 67 (1) ◽

pp. 79-85 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

G. G. ROWLAND

Keyword(s):

Protein Content ◽

Vicia Faba ◽

Seed Yield ◽

Faba Bean ◽

Recurrent Selection ◽

Seed Protein ◽

Random Mating ◽

Seed Protein Content ◽

Selection Scheme ◽

Seed Protein Concentration

A recurrent selection method for use in faba bean (Vicia faba) was evaluated over a 10-yr period. The method consists of growing superior lines in open-pollinated random mating nurseries (RMN), selecting heavily podded plants from these lines, evaluating the offspring for yield and seed protein concentration, and replacing inferior lines in the RMN with selections deemed superior. Two types of RMN were established, one for yield (RMY) and the other for both yield and seed protein content (RMP). The criterion for entry of a line into the RMY was a seed yield in the top 3 % of a yield trial while entry into the RMP required a line to be in the top 5% for seed yield and 3% for protein content. A positive increase in seed yield of the selected lines from both RMNs was found over time, but no increase in seed protein content was noted.Key words: Vicia faba, recurrent selection, breeding method, faba bean

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Agronomic performance of seven pea (Pisum sativum) genotypes with five sowing dates in sandy soil

Acta Agronomica Hungarica ◽

10.1556/aagr.59.2011.4.5 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 59 (4) ◽

pp. 337-347

Author(s):

H. Hanaa ◽

E. Ali

Keyword(s):

Protein Content ◽

Seed Yield ◽

Seed Weight ◽

Seed Protein ◽

The Other ◽

Agronomic Performance ◽

Seed Protein Content ◽

Sowing Dates ◽

100 Seed Weight ◽

Number Of Branches

A field experiment was conducted at the Agriculture Faculty Farm of Sebha University during the 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 winter seasons to study the agronomic performance of seven pea genotypes with different sowing dates in sandy soil. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) using a split-plot arrangement with three replicates. The five sowing dates (30 October, 15 November, 30 November, 15 December and 30 December) were assigned to the main plots, while the seven pea genotypes (Ambassador, Pollon, MG130256, G22765-2c, 89-P-109-11, No. 252, Victory Freezer and Master B) were allocated to the sub-plots. The sowing dates had a significant effect on all the studied traits except seed protein content in both seasons. Early sowing (15 November) was better than the other sowing dates for all the traits except 100-seed weight. There were significant differences between the pea genotypes for all the traits in the two growing seasons. The Victory Freezer genotype surpassed the other genotypes for all traits except number of branches plant-1 in the second season, 100-seed weight and seed protein content. The highest values for number of branches plant−1 in the second season and for seed protein content were obtained for the G22765-2c genotype, while the maximum values of 100-seed weight were recorded for the MG130256 genotype. A significant interaction between sowing dates and pea genotypes was detected for the length of the period from emergence to initial flowering, number of pods plant−1, seed yield plant−1 and seed yield ha-1 in both seasons. The longest period from emergence to initial flowering was obtained for the Victory Freezer pea variety sown on 30 November, while the highest values of pods plant−1, seed yield plant−1 and seed yield ha−1 were gained by sowing the Victory Freezer pea genotype on 15 November.

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Combining ability analysis for seed protein and methionine content in green gram [Vigna radiata (L.) wilczek]

Indian Journal of Agricultural Research ◽

10.18805/ijare.a-4807 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Anamika Nath ◽

S. R. Maloo ◽

Srikanta Nath ◽

G. Y. Yadav

Keyword(s):

Protein Content ◽

Seed Yield ◽

Combining Ability ◽

Seed Protein ◽

Green Gram ◽

Seed Protein Content ◽

Gene Effects ◽

Combining Ability Analysis ◽

Additive Gene ◽

Methionine Content

For combining ability analysis, a diallel method was employed in which eight genotypically diverse lines of green gram were crossed among themselves in all possible combinations excluding reciprocals. The analysis for combining ability revealed significant mean sum of squares of both general combining ability (GCA) and specific combining ability (SCA) for most of the characters which indicated the presence of both additive and non-additive gene actions. Higher magnitude of GCA effects than SCA effects were observed for days to secondary branches per plant, 100 seeds weight and seed yield per plant indicating predominance of these traits by additive gene effects. Higher magnitude of SCA effects than GCA effects were observed for characters pod length, seed protein content and seed methionine content pointed out to be the preponderance of non-additive gene effects in the expression of these characters. The good general combiner for seed yield was BM-4, whereas, IPM 99-125 was most promising for seed protein content and RMG-1045 for seed methionine content. The best specific cross combinations for seed yield and seed methionine content was BM-4 x PDM-139 and for seed protein content cross RMG-1035 x RMG-1045. These parents and cross combinations could be utilized for further breeding programme for improvement in yield and quality of mungbean.

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Interdependence of yield and yield components of confectionary sunflower hybrids

Genetika ◽

10.2298/gensr1103583h ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 43 (3) ◽

pp. 583-594 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Nada Hladni ◽

Sinisa Jocic ◽

Vladimir Miklic ◽

Dejana Saftic-Pankovic ◽

Marija Kraljevic-Balalic

Keyword(s):

Protein Content ◽

Seed Yield ◽

Seed Protein ◽

Protein Yield ◽

Hybrid Breeding ◽

Strong Positive Correlation ◽

Seed Protein Content ◽

Positive Correlation ◽

Kernel Content ◽

Seed Yields

The two most important criteria for introducing new confectionary hybrids into production are high seed and protein yield. That is why it is important to find the traits that are measurable, and that at the same time show a strong correlation with seed and protein yield, so that they can be used as a criteria for confectionary hybrid breeding. Results achieved during 2008 at the locations Rimski Sancevi (Region of Vojvodina) and Kula (Central Serbia) show that the new confectionary hybrids are expressing higher seed yields in comparison to standards (Vranac and Cepko) though with a lower seed oil content. A very strong positive correlation was determined between seed yield and seed protein content, kernel content and mass of 1000 seeds. A very strong positive correlation was determined between seed protein content, seed yield and mass of 1000 seeds, with protein yield. This indicates that seed yield, seed protein content and mass of 1000 seeds have a high influence on protein yield. The degree of interdependence between different traits is a sign of direction which is supposed to facilitate better planning of sunflower breeding program.

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Fertilizer N management and P placement effects on yield, seed protein content and N uptake of flax under varied conditions in Saskatchewan

Canadian Journal of Plant Science ◽

10.4141/cjps07042 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 88 (1) ◽

pp. 11-33 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

S. S. Malhi ◽

R. Lemke ◽

S. P. Mooleki ◽

J. J. Schoenau ◽

S. Brandt ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Protein Content ◽

Seed Yield ◽

Seed Protein ◽

N Uptake ◽

N Fertilizer ◽

Seed Protein Content ◽

Chernozem Soil ◽

Straw Yield ◽

Anhydrous Ammonia ◽

P Placement

In the Canadian prairies, producers prefer to seed and apply all fertilizer nutrients in one operation, but placement of fertilizers at high rates in the seed row can reduce crop emergence. Recently, specialized equipment has been developed to minimize or prevent damage to seedlings by maintaining a safe separation between seed and fertilizer. A 3-yr (2000 to 2002) field study was conducted to determine the effect of N formulation (urea and anhydrous ammonia), placement (broadcast, side-band and mid-row band), timing (fall and spring) and rate (0 to 90 or 120 kg N ha-1), and P placement (7–10 kg P ha-1) on plant density, seed and straw yield, seed protein content, and N uptake in seed and straw of flax (Linum ustatissimum L.) under no-till at four sites (Indian Head, Black Chernozem soil – Udic Boroll; Melfort, Dark Gray Luvisol soil – Mollic Cryoboralf; Swift Current, Brown Chernozem soil – Aridic Boroll; and Scott, Dark Brown Chernozem soil – Typic Boroll) in Saskatchewan. There was a significant increase at 10 of 12 site-years for seed yield, at 5 site-years for straw yield, at 12 site-years for seed protein content, at 11 site-years for seed N uptake, and at 8 site-years for straw N uptake with increasing N fertilizer rate, but the responses were generally small to moderate and varied with placement, form and timing of N application, and placement of P fertilizer in a few cases. Side-banded N fertilizer treatments reduced plant emergence at 3 site-years for urea and at 4 site-year for anhydrous ammonia, but the plant densities were considered adequate for optimum yield. Seed and straw yield, seed protein content, and N uptake in seed and straw were generally similar between side-banded and mid-row-banded N fertilizer, and also similar between urea and anhydrous ammonia in most cases.Occasionally, there was a trend of seed yield reduction with seed-placed P compared with side-banded P, side-banded urea was more effective than broadcast urea, and fall banded N less effective than spring side-banded N. In conclusion, there were few differences in the agronomic performance of urea vs. anhydrous ammonia and side-band vs. mid-row band. The findings did suggest that broadcast urea can be less effective than side-banded urea, fall banded N can be inferior to spring banded N, and seed-placed P can reduce seed yield compared with side-banded P. Key words: Anhydrous ammonia, flax, N application timing, N form, N and P placement, N uptake, protein content, urea, yield

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Evaluation of Chickpea Cultiv ation Approaches in Terms of Environmental Resilience and Future Protein Security

Current Agriculture Research Journal ◽

10.12944/carj.2.2.07 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 102-113

Author(s):

Mohd Mazid ◽

Rajib Chowdhury ◽

Fiza Khan

Keyword(s):

Protein Content ◽

Seed Yield ◽

Nitrate Reductase Activity ◽

Seed Protein ◽

Reductase Activity ◽

Seed Protein Content ◽

Plant Seed ◽

Botany Department ◽

Nodule Number ◽

Increasing Demand

The commercial growth in chickpea production for exportation purposes is not keeping pace with increasing demand for protein and protein derived products. In this concern, a pot experiment was conducted under field conditions during winter 2013-2014 at Botany department, AMU, Aligarh, India. Treatment consists of (1) FW (2) FP (3) FS (4) FPS (5) SGA (6) SGA+FP (7) SGA+FS (8) SGA+FPS (9) FGA (10) FGAP (11) FGAS (12) FGAPS (13) SGA+FGA (14) SGA+FGAP9 (15) SGA+FGAS (16) SGA+FGAPS. Before sowing, the seeds of chickpea are soaked for 8 h in 10-6M GA3. After 60 and 70 days of sowing, the plants were sprayed with 10-6MGA3 along with 2 kg P and /or S/ha in equal splits. Performance of the crop was assessed especially in terms of nodule number per plant, nitrate reductase activity (NR), nitrogenase (N-ase) two most significant N-fixing enzymes, leghaemoglobin content (Lb), pod weight per plant, seed yield per plant, and seed protein content. Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) content in leaves were influenced almost non-significantly due to applied P and S level. Treatment (16) SGA+FGAPS proved best, it enhanced NR by 22.37% and 22.46%; Lb by 206.113 and 215.38% respectively at 90 and 100 DAS. Seed yield per plant and seed protein content enhanced by 86 and 21% by the same treatment at harvest without compromising the N-fixing activity.

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