Abstract:

Panicle-differentiation of the millet are divided into 6 stages accordingto morphological changes.They are:O.differentiation of stems andleaves primordium.Ⅰ.formation of the first primordia.Ⅱ.differentiationof panicle branches.Ⅲ.differentiation of spikelets and florets.Ⅳ.differentiation of stamens and pistil.Ⅴ.differentiation and formationof pollens.Durations of the different stages are affected greatly by the varietiesand the sowing time.It was shown by multiple correlation analysis thatdurations are close...