Comparison of the Shattering Characteristic of Glyphosate Resistant Canola with a Non-Resistant Variety

Authors

David L. Esplin, Brigham Young University
Dr. Larry S. Jeffery, Brigham Young University

Keywords

glyphosate resistant canola, shattering characteristic, cultivated crop

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

Abstract

Shattering is a characteristic of many plants that are weeds in food crops. Several examples exist where a weed and a cultivated crop are different due to their shattering characteristic. For instance, Proso millet(Panicum miliaceum), a cultivated crop used for birdseed, is the same genus and species as wild proso millet. The main difference is that wild proso millet shatters more easily than the cultivated variety. Similarly wild cane (sorghum bicolor) and forage sorghum are classified as the same genus and species. The wild cane is considered a weed because it tends to shatter more than the sorghum.

Recommended Citation

Esplin, David L. and Jeffery, Dr. Larry S. (2013) "Comparison of the Shattering Characteristic of Glyphosate Resistant Canola with a Non-Resistant Variety," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1596.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1596