Blum, A. and Jordan, W.R and Arkin, G.F. (1977) Sorghum root morphogenesis and growth. II. Manifestation of heterosis. Crop Science, 17 (1). 153-157 .
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Abstract
Three grain hybrids and their parents were compared until 40 days after emergence. Heterosis (advantage of the hybrid over the better parent) was significant in all hybrids for length of the seminal root, growth rate of adventitious roots and root volume. Heterosis for root volume was probably a result of increased number and improved growth of lateral root branches. Consistent heterosis was not apparent for number of adventitious roots per plant, nor for seminal or adventitious root dry matter.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Author Affiliation: | Tex. Agric. Exp. Sta., Tex. A. & M. Univ., Blackland Res. Center, Temple, USA |
| Subjects: | Crop Improvement Crop Improvement > Plant Breeding |
| Divisions: | Sorghum |
| Depositing User: | Sandhya Gir |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Oct 2010 03:15 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Oct 2010 10:12 |
| Official URL: | https://www.crops.org/publications/cs/abstracts/17... |
| URI: | http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/9 |
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