Effect of pericarp injury on moisture absorption, fungus attack, and vitality of corn
1927
Alberts, H.W.
1. Moisture was absorbed more rapidly in moist air and was withdrawn more rapidly in dry air by injured kernels than by uninjured kernels. 2. Saprophytic fungi invaded the endosperm where the pericarp was broken or removed. 3. Pericarp injury did not reduce the viability when corn was stored in a place where there was little fluctuation of atmospheric moisture. 4. The sprout weight and subsequent growth and vitality of the seedlings were less from the injured than from the uninjured kernels. 5. Corn injured by bruising or by the gnawing of mice is of little value for seed purposes.
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