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The effects of mechanical damage, insect infestation, and storage conditions on seed viability of wheat (Triticum vulgare)

Creator:

Cinki, Sevim

Abstract:

The effects of mechanical damage, insect infestation and storage conditions on seed viability of spring wheat were studied by three known tests, laboratory germination, greenhouse growth, and tetrazolium staining, so that the relationship of these tests could be discerned to facilitate seed testing work. Mechanical damage was induced by threshing,...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
A study of relationships of four insects to heating in stored grain

Creator:

Eighme, Lloyd Elwyn

Abstract:

This study was conducted to determine the effects of insect infestation on areas of heating in stored grain, and to demonstrate the ability of four species of insects to initiate or promote the spread of these heating areas. The four insects used were the granary weevil Sitophilus granarius (L.), the...

Resource Type:

Dissertation