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until July 25. After that date the kernels from clipped spikes exhibit a 

 rapid loss of water which becomes accelerated about August 2. 



In general, the diflFerences in the development of thekernels from normal 

 and clipped spikes are largely evident in the tables and figures. Certain 

 observations and deductions seem justified. The discussion of the 

 significance of the results at Minnesota, however, has been placed with 

 that of results at Aberdeen, Idaho. 



Table IV. — Growth of kernels of Hannchen barley in owned and clipped spikes at A ber- 



deen, Idaho, in IQ16 



