Weak border effects and great uniformity increase yield of maize (Zea mays) under dense population

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (7) ◽  
pp. 653
Author(s):  
Guangzhou Liu ◽  
Guoqiang Zhang ◽  
Peng Hou ◽  
Yuee Liu ◽  
Jian Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Light Transmission ◽  
Kernel Weight ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Planting Density ◽  
Border Effect ◽  
Border Effects ◽  
Ear Height

The effects of uniformity in border rows and population structure on the yield of hybrid maize (Zea mays L.) grown at high planting density was studied in field experiments at Qitai Farm (89°34′E, 44°12′N), Xinjiang, China, during 2013 and 2014. The experiments incorporated a planting density of 12.0 plants m–2 and three maize cultivars (M753, LY66, LD565). Border effects and uniformity in the border rows were studied at the silking and maturity stages. Yields of M753, LY66 and LD565 were 16.46, 15.02 and 11.45 Mg ha–1, respectively. Analysis of yield components in border rows indicated that the number of kernels per ear, 1000-kernel weight and yield per plant of M753 stopped decreasing after the second row in the border, whereas those of LY66 and LD565 stopped decreasing after the third row in the border, demonstrating a stronger border effect. The cultivars intercepted >95% of the light, but light transmission was lower for M753 than for LY66 and LD565, which resulted in the highest light interception in the upper canopy layers of M753. Analysis of uniformity in the border rows showed that the uniformity values for plant height, ear height, stem diameter, number of kernels per ear, 1000-kernel weight and yield per plant were higher for M753 than for LY66 and LD565. For the three cultivars, uniformity values could be ranked in the order plant height > ear height > stem diameter. The results suggest that cultivars with weaker border effects and greater uniformity in border rows can produce higher yields when grown at a high planting density.

scholarly journals Effect of Farmyard Manure Application on Yield and Some Quality Characteristics of Popcorn (Zea mays L. everta Sturt) at the Organic Farming

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayse Gulgun Oktem ◽  
Abdullah Oktem
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Farmyard Manure ◽  
Kernel Weight ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Protein Ratio ◽  
Yield Value ◽  
Set Up

Aims: It was aimed to determine the effect of different levels of farmyard manure on yield and quality attributes of the popcorn (Zea mays L. everta Sturt) grown under second crop conditions. Study Design: The experiment was set up according to randomized complete blocks experimental design with 3 replicates. Place and Duration of Study: Research was conducted in 2018 under Harran Plain conditions as second crop, Sanliurfa, Turkey. Methodology: Antcin hybrid popcorn variety was used as a plant material. Farmyard manure (FYM) applications were 0 (control), 1 tone da-1 FYM, 2 tone da-1 FYM, 3 tone da-1 FYM, 4 tone da-1 FYM, 5 tone da-1 FYM and 6 tone da-1 FYM. In study, plant height, stem diameter, grain yield, 1000 kernel weight, popping volume and protein ratio values were researched. Results: Farmyard manure levels were significant in all tested characteristics. Farmyard manure levels effected positively on plant height (P≤0.05), stem diameter, grain yield, 1000 kernel weight, popping volume and protein ratio (P≤0.01). The highest plant height value was seen 6 tone da-1 application of FYM application whereas the lowest plant height value was found at control parcel. Stem diameter value ranged from 19.33 mm (control) to 23.87 mm (5 tone da-1 FYM). The highest grain yield value obtained from 6 tone da-1 FYM (489.71 kg da-1) while the lowest value was seen at control parcel (219.95 kg da-1). But 4, 5 and 6 tone da-1 FYM applications were found in same statistical groups. 1000 kernel weight values ranged from 159.60 g to 204.67 g. The highest popping volume value was seen 6 tone da-1 FYM treatment. Protein ratio (%) values ranged from % 9.27 to %14.01. The highest protein ratio was obtained from 6 tone da-1 FYM while the lowest protein ratio value was found at control parcel. Conclusion: All farmyard manure levels effected positively on plant height, stem diameter, grain yield, popping volume and protein ratio. The highest grain yield value was seen at 6 tone da-1 FYM. But, 4, 5 and 6 tone da-1 FYM treatments were in the same statistical groups. There was no statistically significant increase in grain yield after 4 tone da-1 farmyard application (478.57 kg da-1). According to research results, considering grain yield, popping volume and protein ratio values, 4 tone da-1 farmyard manure was seen sufficient in organic popcorn cultivation.

scholarly journals Ethephon and Mechanical Topping Influence Growth, Yield, and Lodging of Sweet Corn

HortScience ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.D. Bratsch ◽  
H.J. Mack
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Phosphonic Acid ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Sweet Corn ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Internode Length ◽  
Commercial Practice ◽  
Ear Height

Field experiments were conducted in 1986 through 1988 to evaluate the effects of rates and timing of ethephon application on growth, yield, and lodging of `Jubilee' sweet corn (Zea mays L.). As a comparison, hand-topping was performed 10 days after early silking to simulate the commercial practice of mechanical topping to reduce lodging. Ethephon reduced plant height by 12% to 26%, with timing of application determining location of internode length reductions. There was greater reduction of ear height by ethephon applied at tassel elongation (TE) than at 1 and 2 weeks later. Effects of ethephon on husked yield varied from an 8% increase in yield to an 18% decrease, depending on rate, timing, and season. Topping reduced yield in one of the four experiments. Ear length was reduced by ethephon at 0.28 kg·ha-1 in two of the four experiments. A helicopter fly-over resulted in 66% of topped plants lodging, compared to 87% of untreated plants. Lodging of plants that received an ethephon application of 0.28 kg·ha-1 at TE averaged 51% for Expts. 2, 3, and 4. The amount of lodging tended to be least in those ethephon treatments with the largest reduction `in plant or ear height. Chemical names used: 2-chloroethyl phosphonic acid (ethephon).

QTL Identification for Plant Height and Ear Height Based on SNP Mapping in Maize (Zea mays L.)

2013 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 549 ◽  
Author(s):  
De-Bo ZHENG ◽  
Xiao-Hong YANG ◽  
Jian-Sheng LI ◽  
Jian-Bing YAN ◽  
Shi-Long ZHANG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Snp Mapping ◽  
Ear Height ◽  
Qtl Identification

Effect of Different Cytoplasms on Oil, Fatty Acids, Plant Height, and Ear Height in Maize ( Zea mays L.) 1

Crop Science ◽  
1970 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. L. Garwood ◽  
Evelyn J. Weber ◽  
R. J. Lambert ◽  
D. E. Alexander
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Zea Mays ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Ear Height

EFICIÊNCIA DE BIOESTIMULANTES E FUNGICIDA NOS CARACTERES AGRONÔMICOS E ECONÔMICOS NA CULTURA DO MILHO VERDE

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 274
Author(s):  
RICARDO FRANCISCHINI ◽  
ALESSANDRO GUERRA DA SILVA ◽  
DAURI JOSÉ TESSMANN
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Chlorophyll Content ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Presence And Absence

 RESUMO - O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar o desempenho agronômico e econômico na cultura do milho verde submetida ao uso de bioestimulantes na presença e ausência de fungicida. Dessa forma, dois experimentos foram conduzidos em anos distintos, em delineamento experimental de blocos ao acaso com três repetições, em arranjo fatorial 4x2. O primeiro fator correspondeu à combinação de bioestimulantes (Ausência, MC Cream, MC Extra, MC Cream+MC Extra) e o segundo fator à presença e ausência de fungicida (piraclostrobina + epoxiconazole). Foi avaliado o peso de espigas verdes, a altura de plantas, diâmetro de colmo, teor de clorofila e severidade de doenças, além da viabilidade econômica dos tratamentos. Os Bioestimulantes, na ausência de fungicida, foram eficientes para aumentar o peso das espigas verdes, altura de plantas, e o teor de clorofila. Na presença do fungicida os bioestimulantes aumentaram o diâmetro de colmo e reduziram a severidade de doenças. Os investimentos em insumos elevaram os custos de produção, porém a rentabilidade foi compensada pelo aumento da renda bruta. Em situação de baixa disponibilidade hídrica, o bioestimulante MC Extra foi o mais viável economicamente para a cultura do milho verde.Palavras-chave: fitossanidade, produtividade, renda líquida, Zea mays L. EFFICIENCY OF BIOSTIMULANTS AND FUNGICIDE IN THE AGRONOMIC AND ECONOMIC CHARACTERS OF GREEN CORN  ABSTRACT – The objective of this work was to evaluate the agronomic and economic performance of the green corn crop, subjected to the use of biostimulants in the presence and absence of fungicide. Two experiments were conducted in different years using a randomized block design with three replications, in a 4x2 factorial arrangement. The first factor corresponded to the combination of biostimulants (Absence, MC Cream, MC Extra, MC Cream + MC Extra) and the second factor was the presence and absence of fungicide (pyraclostrobin + epoxiconazole). Green ear weight, plant height, stem diameter, chlorophyll content and severity of diseases were evaluated, as well as the economic viability of the treatments.In the absence of fungicide, biostimulants were efficient to increase the green ear weight, plant height, and chlorophyll content. In the presence of the fungicide, biostimulants increased stem diameter and reduced disease severity. Investments in inputs increased production costs, but profitability was offset by the increase in gross income. In a situation of low water availability, the biostimulant MC Extra was the most economically viable for the green maize crop.Keywords: plant health, productivity, net income, Zea mays L.

Identification of QTLs for plant height, ear height and grain yield in maize (Zea mays L.) in response to nitrogen and phosphorus supply

2012 ◽  
Vol 131 (4) ◽  
pp. 502-510 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongguang Cai ◽  
Qun Chu ◽  
Riliang Gu ◽  
Lixing Yuan ◽  
Jianchao Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Nitrogen And Phosphorus ◽  
Ear Height

scholarly journals High dilution preparations for organic production system of broccoli

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edwin Pulido ◽  
Pedro Boff ◽  
Tatiana Duarte ◽  
Mari Inês Boff
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
High Dilution ◽  
Organic System ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Fresh And Dry Mass

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of high dilution preparations on seedlings growth and production of broccoli under organic system. Three experiments were conducted in a greenhouse with completely randomized design. Two others experiments were conducted under field conditions, and the experimental design was randomized in blocks. Both designs were done with four replications and nine treatments. The treatments consisted of high dilution preparations of Arnica montana, Silicea terra, Carbo vegetabilis and Sulphur at 6CH or 30CH, water was used as control. In greenhouse, plant height, root length and stem diameter of seedlings were evaluated, along with the fresh and dry mass of shoot and root. In field, fresh and dry mass of inflorescences, plant heigh and stem diameter were evaluated. Silicea terra at 30CH increased the stem diameter, root length and dry mass of shoot and root in the broccoli seedlings. Sulphur at 6CH increased the fresh and dry mass of broccoli inflorescences. Silicea terra at 6CH, Carbo vegetabilis, and Sulphur at 30CH increased the plant height in field experiments. This suggests that high dilution preparations can be utilized to increase the biomass production and others desirable characteristics of broccoli crop under organic system.

scholarly journals Agronomic Performance and Genetic Divergence in Corn (Zea mays) in the Cerrado-Amazon Ecotone

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Rafael Marcelino Da Silva ◽  
Weder Ferreira dos Santos ◽  
Matheus Rodrigues de Andrade ◽  
Zildiney Dantas Da Silva ◽  
Layanni Ferreira Sodré Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Genetic Divergence ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Multivariate Model ◽  
Agronomic Performance ◽  
Ear Height ◽  
Generalized Distance

The objective of this work is to study the agronomic performance and genetic divergence in corn in the Cerrado-Amazon ecotone. The trials were conducted in the 2017/18 harvest at a property in the state of Pará. The experimental design was a randomized block with nine treatments and three replications, where the treatments are represented by nine cultivars of corn. The characteristics to evaluate agronomic performance and genetic divergence were: ear height (cm), plant height (cm), ear length (cm), ear diameter (mm), number of rows, number of grains per row and grain yield (kg ha−1). The cultivars were separated into a multivariate model in five groups using the Tocher optimization method. The cultivar AG 1051 showed the best agronomic performance. The results of genetic divergence were according to the generalized distance of Mahalanobis (D2), with the commences AG 8088 x CATIVERDE and AG 1051 x AL BANDEIRANTE, the most promising for future crosses.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Bokashi Ela Sagu Pada Berbagai Tingkat Kematangan Dan Pupuk SP-36 Terhadap Serapan P Dan Pertumbuhan Jagung (Zea mays L.) Pada Tanah Ultisol

Agrologia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Ch Soplanit ◽  
Ruddi Soplanit
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Block Design ◽  
P Uptake ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Soil Productivity ◽  
Maturity Level ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Set Up

Fertilization efficiency which could enhance soil productivity is determined by type, application method and appropriate dose of fertilizers.  A green house experiment to study effect of different maturity level of ela  sago bokashi and some dosage of  SP-36 fertilizer on P-uptake and growth of maize (zea mays l.) on ultisols has been performed. The experiment was set up in three-replicates factorial Randomized Block Design. The treatments were  three maturity level of ela sago bokashi i.e. 2, 3 and 4 weeks; and four dosages of SP-36 fertilizer i.e. 0, 2, 4 and 6 g/10 kg of soil. The results showed that application of bokashi regardless of their maturity at the same time with each  doses of SP-36  increased P uptake, plant height and stem diameter of maize. Giving four-week ela sago bokashi with 6 gr/10 kg of soil of SP-36 was the best treatment to improve P uptake, plant height and stem diameter of corn crop up to  0.15%, 140, 60 cm and 1.64 mm respectively.

Interactions Between Primisulfuron and Selected Soil-Applied Insecticides in Corn (Zea mays)

1992 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 807-812 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darrin L. Biediger ◽  
Paul A. Baumann ◽  
Dave N. Weaver ◽  
James M. Chandler ◽  
Morris G. Merkle
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Yield Losses ◽  
Leaf Stage ◽  
Root Injury

Field experiments were conducted at two locations in 1989 and 1990 to investigate possible interactions between POST applications of primisulfuron and selected soil-applied carbamate and organophosphate corn insecticides. Insecticides were applied in-furrow at planting, at recommended use rates. Primisulfuron was applied POST to corn in the three- or five-leaf stage at 0, 20, 40, or 80 g ai ha-1. Combinations of primisulfuron with disulfoton, fonofos, isozophos, or terbufos resulted in foliar and root injury, plant height reductions, and yield losses. No foliar or root injury, plant height reductions, or yield losses were observed from combinations of primisulfuron and carbaryl, carbofuran, chlorpyrifos, or diazinon. Differences among and within the experiments are attributed to edaphic and environmental conditions at the time of primisulfuron application.

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