Variation in Seed Shape and Husk Color in Japanese Native Cultivars of Common Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench)

The variation in seed shape and husk color was investigated in 56 Japanese native cultivars of common buckwheat. Analysis of variance revealed highly significant differences among the cultivars in seed shape characteristics and husk colors. The 1000-seed weight (1000-SW) ranged widely, from 20.4 to...

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Main Authors: Takahisa Tetsuka, Akinori Uchino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2005-01-01
Series:Plant Production Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1626/pps.8.60