Cereal growth guide: a glossary of terms

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

Measurement of stem extension and stem reserves in barley

Information on optimum crop height and how stem reserves contribute to grain fill.

Information on optimum crop height and how stem reserves contribute to grain fill.

Learn how to optimise crop height and how stem reserves contribute to grain fill.

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.

Crop development during these stages influences many management decisions, including nutrient and pesticide applications.