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An Agronomic Evaluation of Jackbean (Canavalia Ensiformis) in Yucatan, Mexico. I. Plant Density
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 03 October 2008
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Effects of plant density were studied in field experiments carried out over four successive years as part of an evaluation of the potential of jackbean and in order to determine appropriate cultural practices for the crop. Flowering, biomass accumulation, and seed yield and its components were examined. Increased plant density led to earlier canopy development and biomass accumulation, and to increased seed yield in long growing seasons. Maximum seed yield ranged from about 1.0 to 3.8 t ha−1 between years of short and of prolonged rainy seasons, respectively. Plant size and branching were reduced at high density. Variation in seed yield was associated with differences in pod number; single seed weight and number of seeds per pod remained more constant
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