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Effect of Light and Temperature on Growth of Purple Nutsedge

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 June 2017

G. D. Wills
G. D. Wills*
Affiliation:
Delta Branch, Mississippi Agr. and Forest. Exp. Sta. in cooperation with the S. Weed Sci. Res. Lab., Agr. Res. Serv., U.S. Dep. Agr., Stoneville, MS 38776
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Abstract

Purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus L.) from single tubers was grown for 3 months at 24, 32, and 40 C and 9, 13, and 19 klux illumination. Growth in number and dry weight of shoots, bulbs, and tubers were determined at monthly intervals. Maximum growth for all portions of the plant occurred after 3 months at 32 C and 19 klux illumination. Minimum growth occurred at 40 C and 9 klux illumination. Growth at 24 C was not significantly affected by increased illumination above 9 klux.

Type
Research Article
Information
Weed Science , Volume 23 , Issue 2 , March 1975 , pp. 93 - 96
Copyright
Copyright © 1975 by the Weed Science Society of America 

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