Effect of some agronomic treatments on yield and seed quality of faba bean (Vicia faba L.) [electronic resource].

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Six filed experiments were carried out in the Experimental Farm, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, at Ghazala village, Zagazig city, Sharkia Governorate, during 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 seasons to fmd out the effect of planting dates(lst of Nov, Mid of Nov. and 1st of Dec.) and planting populations (140,000,93,333 and 70,000 plants/fad.) on yield of two faba bean cultivars (Giza2 and Sakhal), as well as , the effect of harvesting date (At full maturity and after 15 days from maturity) and storage methods (cans, synthetic fiber and jute packs) on seed quality. Concerning planting dates effect, it could be concluded that early planting achieved the highest value in most characters, yield and yield component as well as reducing seed infestation percentage in the store while the late planting at 1st of Dec. gave the highest seed infestation percentage, seed protein content and the lowest percentage of seed germination. Planting dates at mid of Nov., and 1st of Dec., gave the highest percentage of seed coat.

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