Feeding a growing population requires improving crop yield without compromising the
environment. Maize (Zea mays L.) is the largest food crop in the world. Identifying underlying …

Since ancient times, locusts have been serious pests wreaking havoc on settled agriculture
throughout much of the world. Numerous locust practices have been developed to control …

Straw incorporation and nitrogen (N) application play crucial roles in regulating soil carbon
(C) and N storage and availability. However, their effects on soil C and N fractions and …

Leaf area and its longevity are the key factors driving dry matter accumulation and yield
formation in maize (Zea mays. L). Both factors are influenced by cultivation management …

Understanding the contribution of aboveground dry matter (DM) production and harvest
index (HI) to maize grain yield is essential to further improve grain yield to ensure future food …

Context Optimal plant density and nitrogen (N) application rate are important to achieve high
maize yield. High plant density increases plant-plant competition for light and nutrients …

Solar radiation is the energy source for crop growth, as well as for the processes of
accumulation, distribution, and transfer of photosynthetic products that determine maize …

Climate change can have significant impacts on maize (Zea mays L.) grain yield. In this
study, we used extensive multi-year field experimental data (n= 423) across different climatic …

The limited availability of water resources severely restricts agricultural development in the
semiarid and arid regions of Northwest China. A two-year field experiment was conducted to …

Accurate estimation of maize (Zea mays L.) straw production and exploration of appropriate
straw return rate have important reference for guiding the comprehensive utilization of crop …