Sjemenarstvo, Vol. 12 No. 2-3, 1995.
Original scientific paper
THE EFFECTS OF SHELLING ON THE QUALITY OF THE SEED OF MAIZE LINES
Branimir Šimić
; Poljoprivredni institut Osijek, Odjel za sjemenarstvo
Abstract
Two self-pollinated maize lines differing in structure, shape and depth were chosen for testing for the effects of shelling and seed quality. After shelling it was found that seed injury was increased (18,2 - 29,6%), the germination energy (3,6 - 18,6%) and germinability were reduced (1,6 - 12,2%) in both lines in both years of the investigation, compared to drying (standard). In comparison to the Os 84-44 line, the Mo 17 line had larger seed injury (9,8- 11,2%),weaker germination energy (2,8 - 5,6%) and germinability (0,2 – 6,4%) after shelling in both years of the investigation. It was found that the shape, depth and structure of kernels increase the seed injury, reduce germination energy and germinability.
Keywords
seed injury; germination energy; germinability; maize; shelling; kernel
Hrčak ID:
167777
URI
Publication date:
29.4.1995.
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