Heredity and variability in seed characters of Ricinus communis

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Examines the inheritance and degrees of variation in seed characters of five Ricinus varieties introduced in the country. Specifically, the relationship of the following characteristics of castor beans are looked into: seed color, seed size, compactness of kernels, duration of maturation of spikes, dehiscence and oil content.



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Type of Material Published
Research Publication Address CMU Journal of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition 3(1):3-20
Year Published 1981
Author BLANCAVER, Arturo T., 1981.
Research Location Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Bukidnon CMU