SESACO 35
ActiveSesamum indicum L. · Sesame
GILLELAND FARM
Variety traits
Sesame capsule shattering
Sesamum indicum L.
Sesame capsule shattering is a critical biological trait that determines yield loss and the feasibility of mechanical harvesting. Most global varieties are prone to full fruit dehiscence, which requires manual harvesting before complete desiccation.
In the reference 3 varieties crop Sesame, where this is mentioned in the description.
In breeding practice, sesame varieties are classified by their degree of shattering into non-shattering, semi-shattering, and fully shattering. Quantitative assessment of the trait involves calculating the percentage of shattering, measuring the proportion of seeds retained in the capsules, and determining the size of the valve opening in millimeters.
Dynamic assessment of resistance is carried out during various maturation periods, including exposure to adverse weather conditions. Genotypes that retain over 80–90% of seeds in the capsules are considered highly resistant. Developing such varieties is a prerequisite for transitioning from labor-intensive manual bundling of sheaves to direct combine harvesting of the crop.
General information about the subject — on the page Fruit cracking.
Varieties of Sesame mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.