Field studies on osmoconditioning soybeans

Germination and emergence are frequently poor when soils are cold and wet. Osmoconditioning of soybean [ Glycine max (L.) Merr.] seed has been suggested as a means to improve emergence under these soil conditions. The objective of this study was to field test three osmoconditioning treatments agains...

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Published in:Field crops research 1986, Vol.14 (3), p.291-297
Main Authors: Helsel, D.G., Helsel, Z.R., Minor, H.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Artificial regeneration. Forest nurseries. Planting
Biological and medical sciences
Forestry
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Sowing and planting
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Summary:Germination and emergence are frequently poor when soils are cold and wet. Osmoconditioning of soybean [ Glycine max (L.) Merr.] seed has been suggested as a means to improve emergence under these soil conditions. The objective of this study was to field test three osmoconditioning treatments against an untreated control on cultivars in maturity groups 00 through V to evaluate the potential of this technique. The osmoconditioning treatments included polyethylene glycol (PEG), mannitol and water-soaking. Combined results from 1983 and 1984 indicate that PEG improves ( P
ISSN:0378-4290
1872-6852
DOI:10.1016/0378-4290(86)90064-X