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Influence of seed size and composition on the dry matter yield ofCenchrus ciliaris

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Higher food reserve in larger seeds ofCenchrus ciliaris contributed towards greater forage production, as compared to that of the small seeds, only during the 1st year of establishment.

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  1. Central Arid Zone Research Institute, 342 001, Jodhpur, (India)

    S. Kathju, A. N. Lahiri & K. A. Shankarnarayan

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  1. S. Kathju
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Acknowledgment. Thanks are due to Dr H.S. Mann, Director of this Institute for providing facilities. Technical support provided by Mr M. Ram is duly acknowledged.

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Kathju, S., Lahiri, A.N. & Shankarnarayan, K.A. Influence of seed size and composition on the dry matter yield ofCenchrus ciliaris . Experientia 34, 848–849 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01939658

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