Publication Date
1993
Description
Grasslands Maru phalaris (Phalaris aquatica L,) was harvested every third day commencing 12 days after mid-anthesis (DAA) to define the optimum time of harvest for seed yield and quality. Harvesting earlier than 21-24 DAA reduced 1000-seed weight and viability. Delaying harvest until 24 days reduced seed yield due to shattering but had no detrimental effect on seed weight and viability. Heavy seed losses occurred 24 DAA when seed moisture fell below 40%. The results of this experiment suggest that Maru phalaris should be harvested 21-24 DAA when the seed moisture is in the range of 40-42% to reduce the effects of seed shattering and improve seed yield and quality.
Citation
Reddy, K; Scott, W R.; and Lucas, R J., "Influence of Harvest Date on the Yield and Quality of Seed of Phalaris" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 35.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1993/session45/35
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Influence of Harvest Date on the Yield and Quality of Seed of Phalaris
Grasslands Maru phalaris (Phalaris aquatica L,) was harvested every third day commencing 12 days after mid-anthesis (DAA) to define the optimum time of harvest for seed yield and quality. Harvesting earlier than 21-24 DAA reduced 1000-seed weight and viability. Delaying harvest until 24 days reduced seed yield due to shattering but had no detrimental effect on seed weight and viability. Heavy seed losses occurred 24 DAA when seed moisture fell below 40%. The results of this experiment suggest that Maru phalaris should be harvested 21-24 DAA when the seed moisture is in the range of 40-42% to reduce the effects of seed shattering and improve seed yield and quality.
