Effect of seed quality on the performance of hybrid Argentine canola in early- and late-seeded plots with conventional and minimum tillage
Researcher: Bob Elliott, Larry Mann and Owen Olfert, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Saskatoon, SK
Project Code: CARP 2004-14.5
Final Report: November 2007
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of seed quality on the performance of hybrid Argentine canola in early- and late-seeded plots with conventional tillage and minimum tillage. Seed yields were 7-9 bu/acre higher in early-seeded plots than in late-seeded plots. Seed lots with low conductivity and high germination in the standard germination test (SGT) and pre-chill test (PCT) had the best stand establishment. Seed lots with 1000-seed weights above 5.0 g had the highest shoot weights. Seed lots with a vigour index above 5.0 in the SGT or PCT usually had the highest shoot biomass and highest seed yield.
Click the links below to download a short version of the report, the full detailed long version of the report, or the related Canola Digest PDF.
- Short Report: Effect of seed quality on the performance of hybrid Argentine canola in early- and late-seeded plots with conventional and minimum tillage
- Full Report: Effect of seed quality on the performance of hybrid Argentine canola in early- and late-seeded plots with conventional and minimum tillage
