Effects of seed size on germination, vigor and yield of corn (Zea mays L.)

Authors

  • Julio Marcos Filho USP; ESALQ; Departamento de Agricultura e Horticultura; Laboratório de Sementes
  • Álvaro Eleutério da Silva Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária
  • Silvio Moure Cicero USP; ESALQ; Departamento de Agricultura e Horticultura; Laboratório de Sementes
  • Carlos Alberto R. Gonçalves Sementes AGROCERES S.A.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0071-12761977000100023

Abstract

The effects of seed size on germination, vigor and yield of corn (Zea mays L.) were studied by means of laboratory tests and a field experiment. The following tests were performed: first count of germination, rapid aging and ammonium chloride test. The effect on yield was determinated by means of a randomized block design field experiment. Analysis and interpretation of results showed that seed size had no influence on germination, vigor and yield.

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Published

1977-01-01

Issue

Vol. 34 (1977)

Section

naodefinida

How to Cite

Marcos Filho, J., Silva, Álvaro E. da, Cicero, S. M., & Gonçalves, C. A. R. (1977). Effects of seed size on germination, vigor and yield of corn (Zea mays L.) . Anais Da Escola Superior De Agricultura Luiz De Queiroz, 34, 327-337. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0071-12761977000100023