Abstract
A general account is given of the possibilities of more extensive cultivation of Zizania aquatica. Strains from the Great Lakes region of North America with grains 0.5-1.5 in long are particularly suited to cultivation as a food crop. Major problems in varietal improvement include the dormancy requirements of the grain (a subaquatic resting period) and self sterility.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 9-10 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Crops and Soils Magazine |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 9 |
State | Published - 1977 |
Keywords
- seed size
- Zizania aquatica
- cereals
- breeding
- SELF INCOMPATIBILITY
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