The influence of row spacing and plant population on the effect of weed competition in soybeans

1976 ◽  
Vol 16 (83) ◽  
pp. 926 ◽  
Author(s):  
WL Felton
Keyword(s):  
Plant Population ◽  
Grain Weight ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Weed Competition ◽  
Row Spacing ◽  
Pod Yield ◽  
Cent Decrease

An experiment was done to determine the reduction in yield attributable to weed competition when soybeans were grown in 25,50,75 and 100 cm rows and within-row densities of 10, 20 and 40 plants m-1. There was no effect of weeds on yield when soybeans were grown in 25 cm rows but a 20 per cent decrease with 50 cm rows, 26 per cent with 75 cm rows and 37 per cent with 100 cm rows. Within-row density had no effect but there was a trend towards an interaction between within-row density and the presence or absence of weeds. Narrow rows and higher within-row densities increased the height of the bottom pod, lodging and the number of pods m-2 but decreased stem diameter, number of pods per plant and the yield per plant. Narrow rows decreased yield per pod and seeds per pod. There was a trend, which was not significant (P < 0.05), towards reduced yield per pod and seeds per pod with higher within-row densities. Weed competition reduced stem diameter, pods per plant, pods m-2 and yield per plant. Weeds had no effect on the height of the bottom pod, yield per pod and seeds per pod. Soybean grain weight was not changed by row spacing, row density or weed competition.

scholarly journals Effect of seed rate and row spacing on grain yield of sorghum

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-91
Author(s):  
MR Gondal ◽  
A Hussain ◽  
S Yasin ◽  
M Musa ◽  
HS Rehman
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Plant Density ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Grain Weight ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Row Spacing ◽  
Seeding Rate ◽  
Seed Rate ◽  
1000 Grain Weight

An experiment to investigate the effect of seed rate (5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 and 15 kg ha-1) and row spacing (30, 45 and 60cm) on agronomic characteristics of plants including stem densitym-2, plant height, stem diameter, number of heads m-2, number of heads per plant, number of grains per head, 1000-grain weight and grain yield was conducted using the cultivar “Sorghum 2011” for two years 2016 and 2017. Seed rates and row spacing had significant effect on plant height, plant density m-2, number of heads m-2, number of grains per head and grain yield. Row spacing had non-significant effect on stem diameter, number of heads per plant and 1000-grain weight. Row spacing at 30 cm produced the highest number of plants m-2 and plant height. Plant height increased with increase in seed rate in all the row spacing. Stem diameter decreased with increase in the seed rate and row spacing. Narrow row spacing (30 cm) and low seeding rate (5 kg ha-1) produced the maximum grain yield consistently during both years. Lower yields were recorded in the treatments having greater row spacing (60 cm) and higher seed rates (7.5, 10, 12.5 & 15 kg ha-1). Higher seed rates and wider row spacing induced morphological changes rendering plants to lodging.SAARC J. Agri., 15(2): 81-91 (2017)

scholarly journals Popping expansion and yield responses of popcorn cultivars under different row spacings and plant populations

2013 ◽  
Vol 48 (12) ◽  
pp. 1538-1545
Author(s):  
José Antonio de Souza Rossato Junior ◽  
Disnei Amélio Cazetta ◽  
José Carlos Barbosa ◽  
Domingos Fornasieri Filho
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Agronomic Traits ◽  
Plant Population ◽  
Grain Weight ◽  
Field Conditions ◽  
Row Spacing ◽  
Plant Populations ◽  
Yield Responses

The objective of this work was to evaluate the agronomic traits and the popping expansion index of three Brazilian popcorn cultivars under different row spacings and plant populations. The trials were performed during two crop seasons, under field conditions. The experimental design used was a randomized complete block, in a split-split plot, with 27 treatments and four replicates. Treatments were represented in a triple factorial arrangement: three row spacings (0.40, 0.60, and 0.80 m), three plant populations (40,000, 60,000, and 80,000 plants per hectare), and three popcorn cultivars (IAC-TC 01, IAC 12, and Zelia). The increase in plant population causes a reduction in the number of grains per ear, lower prolificacy, and grain weight loss. Cultivar grain yield is affected by row spacing and popcorn plant population. Cultivar IAC 12 shows highest grain yield under row spacings of 0.40 and 0.60 m and plant population between 60,000 and 80,000 plants per hectare. The popping expansion index is not affected by row spacing or plant population.

EFFECTS OF PLANT POPULATION AND ROW SPACING ON SUNFLOWER AGRONOMY

1975 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 491-499 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. VIJAYALAKSHMI ◽  
N. K. SANGHI ◽  
W. L. PELTON ◽  
C. H. ANDERSON
Keyword(s):  
Helianthus Annuus ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Moisture Stress ◽  
Plant Population ◽  
Growth Characteristics ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Row Spacing ◽  
Plant Populations ◽  
Helianthus Annuus L ◽  
Wide Range

Studies at Hyderabad, India, and Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada, have shown that sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) can be grown under dryland conditions over a wide range of plant populations and row spacings. At Hyderabad, yield plateaus of approximately 900 and 1,350 kg/ha existed over population ranges of 18,000 to 32,000 and 56,000 to 98,000 plants/ha, respectively. At Swift Current, yields from a 25,000 plants/ha population were 28% higher than those of a 125,000. plants/ha population, but were not significantly different from the mid-range 75,000 plants/ha. Population also influenced growth characteristics such as plant height and stem diameter and the rates of development. The crop showed a remarkable tolerance to drought and the ability to recover after periods of extreme moisture stress. Populations of 60,000 to 75,000 plants/ha at row spacings of 35 to 60 cm are recommended for dryland production.

scholarly journals YIELD AND DEVELOPMENT OF MUNG BEAN ACCORDING TO THE PLANT DENSITY

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 14-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edvan Costa da Silva ◽  
Nei Peixoto ◽  
Natália Arruda ◽  
Natália Cássia de Faria Ferreira ◽  
Luís Augusto Batista de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Mung Bean ◽  
Plant Density ◽  
Plant Population ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Row Spacing ◽  
Optimal Population ◽  
Pod Length ◽  
Bean Crop

The study aimed to determine the optimal population density for mung bean crop by defining row spacing, and number of plants per meter. The experimental design was a randomized block with treatments arranged in a split-plot scheme with four replications. Two row spacings (25 and 50 cm) were allocated in the plots, and six number of plants per meter (4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 plants) were allocated in the subplots. The experimental units had 4.0 m long, and 2.5 m wide, with 4.0 m2 of useful area. In the useful area of plot, plant height, stem diameter, number of pods per plot, pod length, pod width, number of grains per pod, 100-pods weight, 100-grains weight, final plant population, and grain yield were evaluated. Plant height, pod length, pod width, number of grains per pod, and 100-pod weight were not influenced by row spacing and number of plants per meter. There was influence of significant interaction between the factors studied on 100-grains weight and final plant population. There was a significant effect only of number of plants per meter on stem diameter, number of pods per plot, and grain yield. The row spacing of 50 cm and 24 plants per meter increased mung bean grain yield, revealing itself as a strategy of gain in the grain yield of the crop.

scholarly journals Effect of Planting Time, Plant Population and Row Spacing on Yield and Other Characteristics of Pigeonpeas, Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.

1969 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 275-285
Author(s):  
R. Abrams ◽  
F. J. Juliá
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Yield Components ◽  
Cajanus Cajan ◽  
Planting Date ◽  
Plant Population ◽  
Flowering Plant ◽  
Row Spacing ◽  
Pod Yield ◽  
Number Of Seeds

Pigeonpea cultivar Kaki was grown during 1970-71 to determine the effect of planting date, plant population and row spacing on green-pod yield, date of flowering, plant height, protein content of the seed and yield components. Green-pod yields were significantly higher in plantings made during early April, May and June than during late September and October. Yield also tended to be higher at lower spacing between rows, and at highest populations, regardless of row spacing. Plant height, number of days to flower and protein percent of the dry seed were unaffected by row spacing and plant population, but these factors were affected significantly by date of planting. Pods per plant increased markedly as spacing was increased and with early plantings. Date of planting, row spacing and plant population had no affect on seed size or number of seeds per pod.

The effects of growth regulators, seed rates and row spacings on field beans (Vicia faba L.)

1973 ◽  
Vol 80 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. McEwen
Keyword(s):  
Vicia Faba ◽  
Growth Regulators ◽  
Plant Density ◽  
Grain Weight ◽  
Row Spacing ◽  
Vicia Faba L ◽  
Number Of Stems ◽  
Field Beans

SummaryFour growth regulators were tested: N-dimethylaminosuccinamic acid (aminozide); N-pyrrolidinosuccinamic acid (F529); 2-chloroethyldimethyldodecylammonium chloride (JF2579); potassium 2(3-chlorophenylcarbamoyloxy) propionate (JF3072); all shortened stems. JF2579 and JF3072 were phytotoxic and lessened yield. Aminozide and F529 (tested in 1970 only) did not affect yield in 1970 but aminozide increased yield by 28% in 1971. Seed rates and row spacings had small effects on yield which varied with season. Growth regulators did not interact with seed rates or row spacing. Plant density and growth regulators had effects on yield via the number of stems and pods per stem. The effects of season on yield were greater and were caused via 100 grain weight. Speculative hypotheses are suggested to explain the different actions of season and treatments.

scholarly journals Increasing population density reduces soybean yield components and productivity

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. e37042
Author(s):  
Marcelo De Almeida Silva ◽  
Ana Carolina De Santana Soares ◽  
Melina Rodrigues Alves Carnietto ◽  
Alexandrius De Moraes Barbosa
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Yield Components ◽  
Spatial Arrangement ◽  
Plant Population ◽  
Row Spacing ◽  
Individual Plant ◽  
Growth Type ◽  
Soybean Yield ◽  
Plant Densities ◽  
Plant Yields

Studies addressing the interaction of different spatial arrangement in soybean are needed in order to achieve management that leads to higher grain yield associated with rational seed use. The objective of this work was to evaluate the yield components and productivity of an undetermined growth type soybean as a function of different row spacing and plant densities. The treatments consisted of three row spaces (0.25, 0.35 and 0.45 m) and three plant population densities (30, 40 and 50 plants/m²). There was no interaction of row spaces and plant population on soybean yield. Regarding the overall spacing average, the grain yield of the population of 30/m² plants was higher than the productivity of the populations of 40 and 50/m² plants. The largest populations reduce plant sizes due to greater competition between plants. In addition, smaller populations promote higher individual plant yields due to the increase components of the production. This characteristic is defined as the ability of the plant to change its morphology and yield components in order to adapt to the conditions imposed by the spatial arrangement.

Varietal performance of transplant aman rice under different hill densities

1970 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
MAT Sohel ◽  
MAB Siddique ◽  
M Asaduzzaman ◽  
MN Alam ◽  
MM Karim
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Harvest Index ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Grain Weight ◽  
Row Spacing ◽  
Lower Yield ◽  
Straw Yield ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Biological Yield

An experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh from July to December 2004 to evaluate the effect of hill spacing on the performance of BRRI dhan40 and BRRI dhan41 as Transplant aman crop. The experiment consisted of five hill spacings viz., 5cm. 10cm, 15 cm, and 25 cm where row to row spacing of 25 cm was kept constant for all treatments. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design with four replications. The 25 cm x 5 cm hill spacing produced the tallest plant, highest total number of tillers/hill, bearing tillers/hill lowest number of non-hearing tillers/hill, grain yield and harvest index, while 25 cm x 5 cm hill spacing produced the highest number of sterile spikelets/panicle, straw yield and biological yield. BRRI dhan41 produced higher grain yield (4.7 t/ha) which was the contribution of higher number of grains/panicle and heavier grain weight. Lower yield (4.51 t/ha) was recorded in BRRI dhan40.Key Words: Varietal performance; T. aman rice; hill density.DOI: 10.3329/bjar.v34i1.5750Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 34(1) : 33-39, March 2009

Influence of Row Spacing on Weed Competition by Cotton

Weed Science ◽  
1976 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 410-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. K. Rogers ◽  
G. A. Buchanan ◽  
W. C. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Gossypium Hirsutum ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Weed Competition ◽  
Row Spacing

When planted with narrow (53 cm) row spacing, cotton (Gossypium hirsutumL.) ‘McNair 210’ produced maximum yields with as little as 6 weeks of weed-free maintenance. With wider row spacing (79 and 106 cm), however, 10 and 14 weeks of weed-free maintenance were required for maximum yield. When weeds were allowed to grow in cotton for more than 2 to 4 weeks after planting, yield reductions occurred. This tolerance period did not differ with row widths of 53, 79, or 106 cm.

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