Soyabean varietal trial
1969
Chetram, R.S.
Factors taken into consideration in the trial were: yields, suitability for mechanical sowing and harvesting, period of maturity and oil content. Increases in yield were highly significant at the 1 % level. The varieties, Otootan, 222550, 240662, 164885 and F62/3977 performed well on sandy clay soils; 240664, F62/3977 and Arcadian had a higher percentage of oil while 230201 and 222550 had a higher percentage of protein. The varieties having the qualities for mechanical production and which were also high in proteins were 240664, F62/3977, 222550, 230201 and 285097. Otootan was not suitable for mechanical cultivation as percent lodging was very high
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