• Dynamics of Dry-Down in Seed, Head and Stalk from Sunflower Genotypes Sprayed with Chemical Desiccants After Physiological Maturity 

      Szemruch, Cyntia; García, Federico; Zuil, Sebastián; Teysseire, Christian; Renzi, Juan P.; Cantamutto, Miguel A.; Renteria, Santiago; Rondanini, Deborah (Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 2019-01-10)
      Chemical desiccation can advance the sunflower harvest time. Paraquat has been extensively used, but other less risky chemicals, as Carfentrazone and Saflufenacil, can rise as an alternative. Moisture levels of seed, head ...
    • Germination, vigour and dormancy of sunflower seeds following chemical desiccation of female plants 

      Szemruch, Cyntia; Renteria, Santiago; Moreira, Fabiana; Cantamutto, Miguel; Ferrari, Liliana; Rondanini, Deborah (Seed Science and Technology, 2014-11)
      The aim of this study was to analyse the impact of chemical desiccation on (i) the germination and vigour of seeds of contrasting sunflower genotypes, and (ii) the level of seed dormancy, with emphasis on the anatomical ...
    • Hybrid sunflower seed yield, composition and deterioration after chemical desiccation 

      Szemruch, Cyntia; Cantamutto, Miguel; García, Federico; Aguirre, Matias; Renteria, Santiago; Rondanini, Deborah (International Journal of Plant Production, 2017-04)
      The impact of chemical desiccation on yield showed contrasting results depending on seed moisture content at the time of application. Its effects on seed deterioration are still unknown and could be modified by seed ...
    • Ranges of Vigor Based on the Electrical Conductivity Test in Dehulled Sunflower Seeds 

      Szemruch, Cyntia; Del Longo, Olga; Ferrari, Liliana; Renteria, Santiago; Murcia, Mónica; Cantamutto, Miguel; Rondanini, Deborah (Research Journal of Seed Science, 2015)
      Electrical Conductivity (EC) is a promising vigor test since it produces fast laboratory results. In sunflower, the leakage of electrolytes from the pericarp may interfere with exudates from embryo tissues. The aims of ...