Variety traits

Tillering in grain sorghum

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor

A trait representing the sorghum plant's ability to form additional shoots from the tillering node, measured by the number of stalks per plant. Productive tillering, defined as the number of stalks that produce mature panicles, is a key indicator of productivity.

In the reference 4 varieties crop Sorghum, where this is mentioned in the description.

Total tillering in sorghum accounts for all stalks on a plant, whereas productive tillering reflects the number of shoots capable of producing grain. The value of this trait is measured in units per plant and varies significantly depending on the variety and cultivation conditions.

Modern intensive grain hybrids are more often characterized by low tillering or single-stalk growth, which ensures crop uniformity and even maturation of panicles. Increased seeding rates lead to a reduction in tillering due to inter-plant competition for resources, while excessive development of additional shoots can complicate mechanized harvesting.

General information about the subject — on the page Tillering.

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Varieties of Sorghum mentioned in the description

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