Some aspects of drought resistance in grain sorghum

Nour , A.M. (1975) Some aspects of drought resistance in grain sorghum. PhD thesis, Oklahoma State University.

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Abstract

Grain sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] is a staple food for vast numbers of peoples in Asia, India, China, and Africa. In the United States of America grain sorghum is used primarily as a feed crop. In terms of acreage planted, sorghum ranks fifth among world grain crops being exceeded by wheat (Triticum spp.) , rice (Oryza spp.) , maize (Zea mays), and barley (Hordeum spp). The leading producing countries are the U.S., China, India, Nigeria, and the Sudan.

Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
Additional Information: The author wishes to express sincere appreciation to Dr. Dale Veibel, major adviser, for his assistance, guidance, valuable help, and encouragement throughout the course work and presentation of this thesis. Gratitude ia also extended to my advisory committee. Dr. James S. Kirby, Dr. Lawrence G. Morrill, Dr. Glenn V. Todd, and Dr. Laval M. Verhalen for their constructive criticism, advice, and assistance in preparation of this thesis. The valuable assistance of Dr. Robert D. Harrison, Professor of Mathemstics and Statistics, during the statistical analysis of the data is gratefully acknowledged. I am grateful to the Agronomy Department of Oklahoma State University and the Government of the Sudan for the facilities and financial assistance which made this study possible. Acknowledgment is given to Mrs.Kathy Henslick for the spirit of cooperation and careful manner in which she typed this study. Sincere appreciation and special thanks are extended to my wife Niamat, and son, Tahir, for their tolerance of all hardships they have undergone during the entire period of the study.
Uncontrolled Keywords: Grain sorchum, Staple food, Drought resistance
Author Affiliation: Oklahoma State University
Subjects: Crop Improvement
Divisions: Sorghum
Depositing User: Mr Arbind Seth
Date Deposited: 10 Jul 2013 08:05
Last Modified: 10 Jul 2013 08:05
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/10968

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