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Basic experimental units and plot sizes in white lupine

ABSTRACT:

The objective of this research was to determine the influence of the basic experimental unit size (BEU) to estimate the optimum plot size, in the evaluation of white lupine ( Lupinus albus L.) fresh matter weight. Data from fresh matter weight to 123, 137 and 150 days after sowing were evaluated. In every season 432BEU 1m×1m (1m2) were evaluated and 16BEU plans of sizes from 1 to 16m2 were formed. For each BEU plan, the optimum plot size was determined by the method of maximum curvature of the coefficient of variation model. The least significant difference by Tukey's test in 448 scenarios formed by the combinations of 16 plot sizes, i treatments (i=5, 10, 15 and 20), and r replicates (r=3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 15 and 20) for randomized block designs was calculated. Estimate of optimum plot size depends of the basic experimental unit size. It is indicated to evaluate the fresh matter weight in basic experimental units smallest possible size, for use in the estimation of optimum plot size.

Key words:
Lupinus albus L.; experimental design; least significant difference.

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