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Assessment Of Hard Red Spring Wheat Germplasm For Cold Temperature Germination Tolerance, Ulas Cinar
Assessment Of Hard Red Spring Wheat Germplasm For Cold Temperature Germination Tolerance, Ulas Cinar
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When planted early in the season, hard red spring wheat (HRSW; Triticum aestivum L.) can help for both vegetative growth and yield providing maximum agronomic productivity. The north-central Great Plains growing region is considered best for developing varieties that germinate in sub-optimal temperatures. Within limited regions, spring wheat planting typically occurs between mid-April and late May, when soil temperatures are 8 °C to 14 °C. Early season planting may result in freezing stress, while late season planting can result in heat and drought stress. Our study tested the germination rate of hard red spring wheat (HRSW) over a range of …