Lakkineni, K. C. ; Abrol, Y. P. (1992) Sulphur requirement of rapeseed-mustard, groundnut and wheat: a comparative assessment Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 169 (4). pp. 281-285. ISSN 0931-2250
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Abstract
Two oilseed species, rapeseed-mustard and groundnut, and wheat, a cereal, were compared for their sulphur requirement. Sulphur accumulation pattern in different plant parts at various growth stages indicated a several fold higher requirement of S in rapeseed-mustard as compared to the other two species. A low N: S ratio found in rapeseed-mustard was also an indicative of its higher S requirement. The S requirement of groundnut was found to be similar to that of wheat. The additional S required by rapeseed-mustard may be attributed to the presence of glucosinolates, a characteristic of cruciferous plants. Sulphur fertilization enhanced yield of the oilseed species but not the per cent oil. The role of sulphur in oil biosynthesis is discussed.
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| Keywords: | Sulphur Requirement; Rapeseed-mustard; Groundnut; Wheat |
| ID Code: | 28905 |
| Deposited On: | 18 Dec 2010 05:49 |
| Last Modified: | 10 May 2011 10:32 |
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