The Significance of Xenia Effects on the Kernel Weight of Corn

Authors

T. A. Kiesselbach

Date of this Version

6-1960

Document Type

Article

Citation

Kiesselbach, T.A. (1960) The significance of xenia effects on the kernel weight of corn (Research Bulletin: Bulletin of the Agricultural Experiment Station of Nebraska No. 191)

Comments

ISSN 0097-1521

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to appraise the xenia effects of the pollen parent on the kernel weight of corn (Zea mays L.), and to interpret so far as possible their genetic, physiologic and applied significance. The conclusions will be based on local experiments and a review of the literature.