Seed vigor by pre-harvest defoliation of maize plants

Details Seed vigor by pre-harvest defoliation of maize plants Seed vigor by pre-harvest defoliation of maize plants

1994-01-31

1996-05-21

Clardy, S. Mark

Plant protecting and regulating compositions

Plant growth regulating compositions

504162, 504165, 504167, 504168, 504206, 504235, 504250, 47 58, A01N 4340, A01N 5712

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ABSTRACT:
An increase in the quality of maize seed, especially with respect to improved seed vigor, is achieved by defoliating maize plants during a specific period after pollination. A maize seed assemblage then is obtained that is characterized by an enhanced seed vigor.

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