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Sorghum panicle damage

Sorghum panicle damage

The damage to sorghum grain can result from a variety of causes, including environmental, biological, and mechanical factors. Here are some common causes: 1. Excessive Rainfall and Humidity 2. Pest Infestation 3. Temperature Stress 4. Mechanical Damage During Harvest 5. Soil Conditions 6. Delayed Harvest 7. Post-Harvest Factors To minimize sorghum grain damage, it is crucial to manage environmental conditions, ensure proper timing of harvest, and implement effective pest control and storage techniques. ■ References □ Rain devastates Downs sorghum…

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Sorghum grain weight in response to assimilate availability

Sorghum grain weight in response to assimilate availability

Sorghum panicle de-graining is an experimental technique used to study grain size and assimilate availability. De-graining is used to artificially increase assimilate availability to the remaining grains by removing a portion of the panicle. Typically, researchers remove the top half of selected panicles at anthesis (flowering stage). This is done before significant grain development has occurred. Removing part of the panicle generally results in an increase in grain weight for the remaining grains. This technique helps isolate genetic effects associated with…

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Urea Application in Sorghum Field @ Champaign, Illinois (25 June 2024)

Urea Application in Sorghum Field @ Champaign, Illinois (25 June 2024)

■ Unit conversion □ Area Acre ha m2 ft2 Acre 1 0.404686 4,046.86 43,560 ha 2.47105 1 10,000 107,639 m2 0.000247105 0.0001 1 10.7639 ft2 0.000022956 0.00000929 0.092903 1 □ Weight lbs kg lbs 1 0.453592 kg 2.20462 1 bushel [corn] 56 56 * 0.453592 = 25.4 bushel [wheat] 60 60 * 0.453592 = 27.2 bushel [soybean] 60 60 * 0.453592 = 27.2 My target nitrogen application rate is 100 N lbs / acre in sorghum, and my plot size is…

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Sorghum Development: Insights into Each Growing Phase

Sorghum Development: Insights into Each Growing Phase

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I am currently working with sorghum in the field, and I’m documenting its growth stages over time. Stage 0) Emergence □ Sowing date: 2023/05/18□ Emergence: 2023/05/30 As the young sorghum plant pierces the soil’s surface, its initial growth phase is typically gradual. Several factors determine the duration between sowing the seed and its emergence, including the soil’s temperature, the amount and distribution of residue on the soil, its moisture content, the depth at which the seed is planted, and the…

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