DISEASES AND PESTS OF GRASS SEED CROPS

Authors

  • R.E. Falloon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33584/rps.5.1998.3340

Abstract

This paper will discuss the diseases and pests that affect grass seed production. In order to put the diseases and pests into perspective, the principlesof grass seed production will be considered. The components of yield of any crop for which seed is the product are: number of plants per unit area; number of inflorescences per plant; number of seeds per inflorescence; seed weight, Many factors can influence these components, for example: (1) crop establishment (cultivation, seed quality, seeding rate, sowing time, soil moisture and fertility can all affect numbers of plants) (2) crop growth (soil moisture, fertility, grazing and weeds can affect crop growth and influence numbers of inflorescences and numbers and weight of seeds).

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Published

1990-01-01

How to Cite

Falloon, R. (1990). DISEASES AND PESTS OF GRASS SEED CROPS. NZGA: Research and Practice Series, 5, 25–27. https://doi.org/10.33584/rps.5.1998.3340

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Vol. 5 (1998): Management of Grass Seed Crops

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