PLANT-BREEDING METHODS 
25. Stage and evenness of maturity. 
26. Date of harvesting. 
27. Damage by disease, animals or weather. 
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2 Planted In Breeding Plot No. Row Plant 
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Fie. 182.—Plant selection record suitable for oats, corn or beans. (After Surface and 
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Fira. 183.—Progeny row record blank. 
Another biological factor is percentage 
of soil moisture. 
suggests the following standards for variety testing. 
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(After Surface and Zinn.) 
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