Germination, Growth and Reproductive Behaviour of Phalaris Minor Retz. as Affected by Date of Planting1
Abstract
An exotic weed Phalaris minor Retz. is becoming increasingly menacing in wheat (Triticum asitivum) crop in India. The plant has morphological similarity with wheat until flowering.
Phalaris germinates well between 10°C and 20°C. Late December planting produced considerably more tillers per meter row length than normal November planting. Plantings in November resulted in higher dry matter accumulation over later dates of planting. The average number of grains per panicle were significantly more in November planted plots and this resulted in higher seed production as compared to late plantings. The average thousand grain weight of Phalaris was two grams.
