Combating dual challenges in maize under high planting density: Stem lodging and kernel abortion
High plant density is considered a proficient approach to increase maize production in
countries with limited agricultural land; however, this creates a high risk of stem lodging and …
countries with limited agricultural land; however, this creates a high risk of stem lodging and …
[图书][B] Seed biology and yield of grain crops
DB Egli - 2017 - books.google.com
This new edition of an established title examines the determination of grain crop yield from a
unique perspective, by concentrating on the influence of the seed itself. As the food supply …
unique perspective, by concentrating on the influence of the seed itself. As the food supply …
Predicting kernel growth of maize under controlled water and nitrogen applications
The availability of water and nitrogen (N) to maize during its flowering stage affects the
growth of individual kernels. The present study reports the variability of maize kernel dry …
growth of individual kernels. The present study reports the variability of maize kernel dry …
Enhancing grain yield, biomass and nitrogen use efficiency of maize by varying sowing dates and nitrogen rate under rainfed and irrigated conditions
The prime objective of the study was to investigate the effect of sowing date and nitrogen
application rates on maize dry matter, grain yield and nitrogen use efficiency under rainfed …
application rates on maize dry matter, grain yield and nitrogen use efficiency under rainfed …
Sink strength maintenance underlies drought tolerance in common bean
A Hageman, E Van Volkenburgh - Plants, 2021 - mdpi.com
Drought is a major limiter of yield in common bean, decreasing food security for those who
rely on it as an important source of protein. While drought can have large impacts on yield by …
rely on it as an important source of protein. While drought can have large impacts on yield by …
Maize kernel weight genetic gain is achieved through different mechanisms depending on the hybrid maturity
BL Gambin, JI Di Salvo, C Sciarresi, S Trifunovic… - Field Crops …, 2023 - Elsevier
Context or problem A range of maize (Zea mays L.) hybrid maturities are planted across the
US Corn Belt, yet, studies that concurrently evaluate genetic gain for grain yield and …
US Corn Belt, yet, studies that concurrently evaluate genetic gain for grain yield and …
Yield response to heat stress as affected by nitrogen availability in maize
Maize yield has to be increased in the next decades in order to satisfy world demand. This
increase has to be achieved in a scenario of climate change particularly characterised by …
increase has to be achieved in a scenario of climate change particularly characterised by …
Coordinating maize source and sink relationship to achieve yield potential of 22.5 Mg ha-1
G Liu, Y Yang, X Guo, W Liu, R Xie, B Ming, J Xue… - Field Crops …, 2022 - Elsevier
Coordination between source and sink is vital for the final maize grain yield planted under
high density. To clarify the source and sink characteristics of high yield potential (22.5 Mg ha …
high density. To clarify the source and sink characteristics of high yield potential (22.5 Mg ha …
Kernel weight relevance in maize grain yield response to nitrogen fertilization
Abstract Knowledge of maize (Zea mays L.) kernel weight (KW) and kernel number (KN)
response to nitrogen (N) fertilization can help understand the physiological basis behind the …
response to nitrogen (N) fertilization can help understand the physiological basis behind the …
Timing of water deficit limits maize kernel setting in association with changes in the source-flow-sink relationship
Y Li, H Tao, B Zhang, S Huang, P Wang - Frontiers in plant science, 2018 - frontiersin.org
The kernel setting of maize varies greatly because of the timing and intensity of water
deficits. This variation can limit leaf productivity (source), the translocation of assimilated …
deficits. This variation can limit leaf productivity (source), the translocation of assimilated …