Canopy position has a profound effect on soybean seed composition
Although soybean seeds appear homogeneous, their composition (protein, oil and mineral concentrations) can vary significantly with the canopy position where they were produced. In studies with 10 cultivars grown over a 3-yr period, we found that seeds produced at the top of the canopy have higher co...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2016-09-01
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| Series: | PeerJ |
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| Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/2452.pdf |