Abstract
The relationships existing between apical morphogenesis and dimensional growth kinetics in the development of the main stem of soja (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) were quantified applying Nelder's generalized logistic with different population densities. Evidence was obtained that, from a morphogenetic standpoint, dimensional growth activity of the stem was more important than that of its organogenesis and that the peak activities of these processes were chronologically out of phase, thus showing two successive periods dominated first by organogenic activities and then by growth. Data show that population density has a greater effect on growth activities than on development and that its effects are exerted earlier on organogenesis and more progressively on growth. Key words: growth, population, density, Glycine max, organogenesis, soja. [Journal translation]
Publisher
Canadian Science Publishing