The effect of type of endosperm upon carbohydrate distribution in the mature corn plant
1934
Kemp, W.B. | Henson, P.R.
In conclusion, it would appear that the final grain yield of the sugar corn plants used in this experiment is the resultant of the efficiency of the plant in two particulars, namely, the rapid and efficient elaboration of carbohydrates, and the rapid storage of these carbohydrates in the kernels in order that they may be drawn out of the plant and hence not interfere with continued elaboration. The most rapid and efficient storage in the kernels seems to take place when the material is stored in the form of insoluble starch. To the extent that these findings hold generally, one may conclude that the production of sugar corn will always represent a less efficient plant process than is represented by the production of dent corn. Also, among sugar corns the efficiency should be increased when a large proportion of the starch-like material is stored in insoluble form. However, there might be conditions under which this increased efficiency will result in reduction of certain desirable qualities.
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