Influence of Seed Size on Seed and Seedling characteristics of Centrosema Pubescens

Seed of Centro of different sizes was produced from ungraded seed under three support systems; unstaked, staked and intercropped with cassava. The effect of seed size (as a result of production system) and planting depth on germination rate, germination percentage and seedling vigour were examined d...

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Published in:African crop science journal 2009-04, Vol.3 (4)
Main Authors: Lusembo, P, Sabiiti, E.N, Mugerwa, J.S
Format: Article
Language:English
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Germination, Planting depth, seed dry weight, vigour
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Summary:Seed of Centro of different sizes was produced from ungraded seed under three support systems; unstaked, staked and intercropped with cassava. The effect of seed size (as a result of production system) and planting depth on germination rate, germination percentage and seedling vigour were examined during laboratory and screen house experiments. Results showed slight but nonsignificant differences in seedling performance of 100 seeds weighing 2.0 and 2.9 g (from intercropped and staked centro, respectively), while seedling performance of above seeds was significantly (P
ISSN:1021-9730