Varietal difference in the effects of low temperature on tassel development in hybrid maize

In 2003, severe barrenness due to low temperatures in hybrid maize (Zea mays L.) cultivar occurred in the Konsen region, one of the coldest areas in Japan. Varietal difference in grain set, and abnormal flowering habits and tassel growth were observed in the field in 2003. For the cultivar 39B29, wh...

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Main Author: Taku Hayashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-04-01
Series:Plant Production Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1343943X.2015.1133236