Table 2.
The comparison of non-infected (non-symptomatic) compared to infected soybean seed as it influenced seed total oil, sugars, and fiber content. The field experiment was conducted in 2019 at the Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville, MS.
| Component | Non-Infected x | Infected y | LSD | Pr > F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) | ||||
| Total Oil | 28.2 a | 28.2 a | - | 0.8818 |
| Sucrose | 3.8 a | 2.8 b | 0.4 | 0.0003 |
| Raffinose | 0.8 a | 0.7 a | - | 0.2244 |
| Stachyose | 3.7 a | 3.3 b | 0.3 | 0.0446 |
| Fiber | 3.3 a | 3.2 a | - | 0.6393 |
Means within a row followed by different letters are significantly different at p ≤ 0.05. x non-symptomatic seed showed no sign of purple seed stain (PSS); y infected seed had visual symptoms of PSS infection.