Growth and yield responses of castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) at two enhanced CO2 levels

Growth and yield responses of castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) to two elevated CO2 levels (550 and 700 ppm) were evaluated up to the maturity of first order spikes in open top chambers (OTCs). The growth characteristics - root and shoot lengths, root volume, root:shoot ratios, leaf area, dry weight...

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Main Authors: M. Vanaja, M. Jyothi, P. Ratnakumar, P. Vagheera, P. Raghuram Reddy, N. Jyothi Lakshmi, S.K. Yadav, M. Maheshwari, B. Venkateswarlu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2008-01-01
Series:Plant, Soil and Environment
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Online Access:https://pse.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/pse-200801-0006_growth-and-yield-responses-of-castor-bean-ricinus-communis-l-at-two-enhanced-co2-levels.php