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SOME OBSERVATIONS ON THE INFLUENCE OF SOWING DATE ON SUBSEQUENT FLOWERING AND SEED YIELD OF CARROT cv. “CAPE MARKET” IN ZAMBIA
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218_13
Pages
95 – 100
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Abstract
The influence of sowing date on root growth and subsequent flowering and seed yield in chilled (10°C 6 weeks) and unchilled stecklings is reported.
Sowings made from January to April resulted in a progressive prolongation of root growth and subsequently, the time of steckling flowering and seed maturation.
Chilling enhanced uniform, early flowering and higher seed yield (0.43 t ha-1) regardless of planting date.
The significance of timing field planting in a subtropical lowland (ca 15°S lat. 987 m asl.) is illustrated.
Sowings made from January to April resulted in a progressive prolongation of root growth and subsequently, the time of steckling flowering and seed maturation.
Chilling enhanced uniform, early flowering and higher seed yield (0.43 t ha-1) regardless of planting date.
The significance of timing field planting in a subtropical lowland (ca 15°S lat. 987 m asl.) is illustrated.
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Authors
W.W. Msikita, N.A. Mnzava
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