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Care Of The Corn Breeding Plot, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine Apr 1923

Care Of The Corn Breeding Plot, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine

SDSU Extension Circulars

The care of the corn breeding plot during the summer is a very important part and a very large part of corn breeding work. It is by properly caring for the crop that we learn ignore of the habits of the plant and learn more of giving the plants the best of care. The early cultivation of the breeding plot cannot be over emphasized. It is only by the very best of care that one can expect to be successful with a corn breeding plot, and of all care given during the year, the early cultivation is by far the …


Selecting And Preparing Seed For The Breeding Plot, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine Mar 1923

Selecting And Preparing Seed For The Breeding Plot, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine

SDSU Extension Circulars

It is very important in the starting of corn breeding work to begin with the very best of seed. Naturally the selecting of seed and the preparation of it for planting must receive careful attention.


Definite Corn Breeding Plots, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine Feb 1923

Definite Corn Breeding Plots, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine

SDSU Extension Circulars

There is no certainty among plant breeders as regards the origin of the corn plant. Certain authorities claim that corn originated in Mexico from a cross between game grass and a cross between a sport of teosinte grass and the original plant. Regardless of the origin of the corn plant we are very sure that great strides have been made in the development of the corn plant and there is no reason why we should assume that further development will not take place.


Harvesting The Corn Breeding Plot, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine Jan 1923

Harvesting The Corn Breeding Plot, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine

SDSU Extension Circulars

In this circular, created by the Agricultural Extension Service at South Dakota State College, the information provided focuses on the harvesting of the corn breeding plot through the guidance of the Agricultural Department.