Cereal growth guide: a glossary of terms

From anthesis to xylem, discover the terms used to describe cereal growth.

Management of canopy expansion and senescence in barley

Canopy size determines the proportion of sunlight intercepted and drives the accumulation of dry matter.

Canopy size determines the proportion of sunlight intercepted and drives the accumulation of dry matter.

As it grows, a crop changes in form (development) and accumulates dry matter (growth).

As it grows, a crop changes in form (development) and accumulates dry matter (growth).

These numerical reference points allow comparison of a crop’s performance to be made.

The main crop growth stages and components of yield, as well as the opportunities for management.

The way oilseed rape grows can make the crop a challenge to harvest