Implication of seed size and vigour on field emergence in maize (Zea mays L.)

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Maize, vigour, accelerated aging test, osmotic stress test, field emergence.

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G. Katna
Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur 176 062
H. B. Singh
Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur 176 062
J. K. Sharma
Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur 176 062
G. S. Sethi
Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur 176 062

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The investigation was designed to explore the possibility of identifying some lines/crosses of maize (Zea mays L.) suitable to germinate and strive well under moisture stress conditions. Ten crosses showed high field emergence. Few crosses also depicted high seed vigour. High seed density was directly associated with high field emergence. The parents performing better for different seed traits and tests also contributed for better field emergence in the crosses.

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Katna, G., Singh, H. B., Sharma, J. K., & Sethi, G. S. (2002). Implication of seed size and vigour on field emergence in maize (Zea mays L.). INDIAN JOURNAL OF GENETICS AND PLANT BREEDING, 62(04), 316–318. https://doi.org/.
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Vol. 62 No. 04 (2002): Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding
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