BBCH Scale for Northern Wild Rice

A Phenological Growth Scale for Northern Wild Rice

  • The phenology of a species, which consists of biological events such as germination, flowering, and fruit development, is largely dependent on seasonal changes, unique microclimates, and latitude. 
     
  • A BBCH scale describes the growth stages of a plant throughout its life cycle. In this type of scale there are 10 principal growth stages (PGS).
The stages of wild rice growth from germination through senescence
A chronological depiction of months when growth stages of cultivated wild rice occurs

References

Duquette, J. and Kimball, J.A. 2020. Phenological Stages of Cultivated Northern Wild Rice According to the BBCH Scale. Ann Appl Biol. Accepted Author Manuscript. doi:10.1111/aab.12588

  •  This coding system standardizes phenological information for growers and researchers.
     
  • It can improve the accuracy of management activities, especially the timing of these practices, and inform crop adaptability to different environments, which in turn can aid in development of breeding programs.

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Dr. Jennifer Kimball 
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