Hello Michael,
The G3 coefficient is based on dried weight. G3 is the gain in dry weight
of an individual kernel per day during its linear growth phase. Hope this
helps.
Sincerely,
Richard
At 12:36 PM 8/30/99 -1000, you wrote:
> The maize genetic parameter G3 Kernel Weight Coefficient is given as
>the kernel filling rate in mg/day. I have some data on Tohono
>(Pima-Papago) maize for average production (grams) per plant, average
>number of kernels per plant, and the time between silking and maturity.
>Is the G3 parameter based on dried weight or pre-dried weight?
>
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>Michael Pool
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>Austin Community College
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