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RICE RATOONING - IRRI books - International Rice Research Institute

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32 <strong>RICE</strong> <strong>RATOONING</strong>la) Developmental stages of IR44 ratoon tillers.Ratoon tillers that form early do not inhibit subsequent tiller production;plants with early regeneration ability produced more tillers. Early tiller regenerationactually may encourage tillering by providing nutrients to the developing buds.Appearance of first tiller varied from 1 to 10 d after cutting. Regeneration timecorrelated negatively with number of tillers at 3 and 6 wk after cutting and at ratoonharvest. Three weeks after cutting, tillers per plant varied substantially, although thecorrelation remained significant (7).FACTORS INFLUENCING <strong>RATOONING</strong> ABILITYInherent ratooning ability is important. A vigorous main crop root system may be aprerequisite for a successful ratoon crop. Cultural management, light, temperature,soil moisture, and soil fertility are major factors affecting ratooning ability. Growthduration, although a genetic character, has a significant impact on ratooning abilityand yield.

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