An Agronomic Evaluation of Jackbean (Canavalia Ensiformis) in Yucatan, Mexico. II. Defoliation and Time of Sowing

Effects of defoliating jackbean for forage production and time of sowing were studied in field experiments as part of an evaluation of the potential of jackbean and in order to determine appropriate cultural practices for the crop. In a long growing season, seed yield after cutting for forage was si...

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Published in:Experimental agriculture 1990-01, Vol.26 (1), p.23-30
Main Author: Kessler, C. D. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General agronomy. Plant production
Generalities. Agricultural and farming systems. Agricultural development
Generalities. Production, biomass, yield. Quality
Sowing and planting
Vegetative propagation. Sowing and planting. Harvesting
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Summary:Effects of defoliating jackbean for forage production and time of sowing were studied in field experiments as part of an evaluation of the potential of jackbean and in order to determine appropriate cultural practices for the crop. In a long growing season, seed yield after cutting for forage was similar to that of an uncut crop but was reduced by two thirds in a short growing season. Flowering appeared to be stimulated in short days. Delayed sowing after the beginning of the rainy season progressively reduced seed yields
ISSN:0014-4797
1469-4441
DOI:10.1017/S0014479700015362