Seed Science Flashcards
From which part of the ovule does the seed coat (testa) develop?
Integuments
Criticial Irrigation Stage for wheat?
1st: 20-25 days after sowing
2nd: 40-45 days after sowing
Phalaris minor and Avena fatua weeds resemble which crop?
wheat
This crop has a toxic limit of HCN at 200 ppm. Concentration decreases after 20 days. To overcome, avoid feeding this before 50 days stage. Hay & silage are HCN free. Identify
Sorghum
A fast growing, drought resistant tree, Native to india. Widely cultivated for its young seed pods & leaves. Used as a vegetable, for herbal medicine and water purification. Identify?
Moringa
A mechanism promoting cross pollination where pistils mature before stamen
Protogyny
Examples of Protogyny plants
Apple, Pear, Pearl Millet
Examples of Protandry plants
Carrot (Daucus carota), Walnut (Juglans …), Maize