Bibliography: leaves 153-169. This study analyses the effect of date of sowing and density, on yield of faba beans, in the winter-rainfall environment of southern Australia. Field experiments are conducted on twelve accessions of faba beans, that differ greatly in seed size with the main treatment being two sowing dates. The field experiments are carried out on the cultivar Fiord, between 1985-1987. The conclusion highlights the advantages of early sowing and the potential merit of large seeded faba beans.

Bibliography: leaves 153-169. / xv, 180 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / This study analyses the effect of date of sowing and density, on yield of faba beans, in the winter-rainfall environment of southern Australia. Field experiments are conducted on twelve accessions of faba beans, that differ greatly in seed size with the main treatment being two sowing dates. The field experiments are carried out on the cultivar Fiord, between 1985-1987. The conclusion highlights the advantages of early sowing and the potential merit of large seeded faba beans. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Agronomy, 1991