Optimizing genotype-environment-management interactions to ensure silage maize production in the Chinese Maize Belt

2020 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-146
Author(s):  
L Zhang ◽  
Z Zhang ◽  
J Cao ◽  
Y Luo ◽  
Z Li
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiments ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Growth Cycle ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Energy Yield ◽  
Maize Production ◽  
Early Date ◽  
Environment Management ◽  
Silage Maize

Grain maize production exceeds the demand for grain maize in China. Methods for harvesting good-quality silage maize urgently need a theoretical basis and reference data in order to ensure its benefits to farmers. However, research on silage maize is limited, and very few studies have focused on its energetic value and quality. Here, we calibrated the CERES-Maize model for 24 cultivars with 93 field experiments and then performed a long-term (1980-2017) simulation to optimize genotype-environment-management (G-E-M) interactions in the 4 main agroecological zones across China. We found that CERES-Maize could reproduce the growth and development of maize well under various management and weather conditions with a phenology bias of <5 d and biomass relative root mean square error values of <5%. The simulated results showed that sowing long-growth-cycle cultivars approximately 10 d in advance could yield good-quality silage. The optimal sowing dates (from late May to July) and harvest dates (from early October to mid-November) gradually became later from north to south. A high-energy yield was expected when sowing at an early date and/or with late-maturing cultivars. We found that Northeast China and the North China Plain were potential silage maize growing areas, although these areas experienced a medium or even high frost risk. Southwestern maize experienced a low risk level, but the low soil fertility limited the attainable yield. The results of this paper provide information for designing an optimal G×E×M strategy to ensure silage maize production in the Chinese Maize Belt.

Comparative analysis of leafy and non-leafy silage maize hybrids

2009 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Hegyi ◽  
Z. Zsubori ◽  
F. Rácz
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Area ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Agronomic Traits ◽  
Starch Content ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Average Height ◽  
Climatic Data ◽  
Silage Maize ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Genetically Determined

Twelve silage hybrids were included in field experiments in Martonvásár in 2007 and 2008 to compare the agronomic traits and chemical quality traits of leafy and non-leafy hybrids. The climatic data for the two experimental years differed considerably. The results reflected the differences in weather conditions. Thanks to the plentiful rainfall in 2008 the hybrids reached their genetically determined height (274.32 cm on average), while in 2007 the average height was only 238.03 cm. In both years a leafy hybrid was the tallest, while the shortest plants were non-leafy. The assimilation leaf area above the main ear was greatest for the five leafy hybrids in both years, with values of 0.35–0.45 m 2 per plant for conventional hybrids and 0.53–0.84 m 2 per plant for leafy hybrids, averaged over the two years. The larger leaf area in leafy hybrids could be attributed both to the larger number of leaves and to the fact that they were broader. The greatest ear mass per plant was produced by Mv Massil (198.66; 320.00 g), a leafy hybrid which also had the greatest leaf area above the main ear. In addition to large green mass (leaf, stalk), an ideal silage maize hybrid should also have satisfactory grain yield. Several of the leafy and non-leafy hybrids in the experiment gave favourable results. In the present experiment the highest starch content was recorded for a leafy hybrid, while the highest protein and oil contents were characteristic of early maturing, non-leafy hybrids. Nevertheless, three of the leafy hybrids had above-average protein content.

scholarly journals Harvesting system established for the utilisation of Miscanthus sinensis ‘tatai’ “energy cane” in biomass power plants

2016 ◽  
pp. 143-150
Author(s):  
Csaba Pintér
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Miscanthus Sinensis ◽  
Energy Yield ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Energy Plants

The increasing demand for energy worldwide and the resulting environmental impacts of fossil fuels forced many countries to turn to renewable energy resources as a clean and sustainable alternative. More than a third of Europe’s binding renewable energy source target of 20% by 2020 will come from solid biomass for electricity and heating according to the National Renewable Energy Action Plans submitted by member states of the European Union (EU) to the European Commission. To achieve this goal long-term yield studies in renewable energy plants are important to determine mean annual biomass and energy yield, and CO2 emission. Field experiments worldwide and also in Europe have demonstrated that Miscanthus, a fast-growing C4 rhizomatous grass can produce some of the highest biomass and energy yield per hectare of all potential energy plants. Miscanthus is a plant that originates from the southern slopes of the Himalayas. It was bred for the Hungarian climatic conditions in 2006 under the name of Miscanthus sinensis ‘Tatai’ (MsT). The species has high frost and drought tolerance and high energy value. This is why there is growing demand for the biomass (lignocellulose) produced by growing this plant. The biomass, produced from the high yield energy reed, can be transported to power plants in large quantities, in forms of bales. Its household consumption is not yet significant. This study presents the external features, characteristics, propagation and plantation process of MsT energy reed. The study also demonstrates the harvest technology of the species worked out between 2009–2012 in Tata, Hungary and the options of supplying to biomass power stations.

Does increasing plant population density alter sugar yield in high stalk-sugar maize hybrids?

2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. L. Ma ◽  
Z. M. Zheng ◽  
M. J. Morrison
Keyword(s):  
Population Density ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Plant Population ◽  
Sugar Accumulation ◽  
Dual Purpose ◽  
Maize Production ◽  
Maize Hybrids ◽  
Silage Maize ◽  
Plant Population Density

Escalating demands for food and green energy have renewed interest in the dual-purpose use of maize (Zea mays L.) for a biofuel and high-energy forage crop. Recently, maize hybrids with high stalk-sugar (sugarcorn) have been developed. It is important to determine how agronomic practices, for example altering plant population density (PPD), affect stalk-sugar yields of these newly developed hybrids and to advance knowledge required for producing sugarcorn as a dual-purpose bioenergy–high energy silage crop in short-season regions unable to grow sugarcane. A field experiment was conducted for 3 years to assess the effect of PPD on stalk-sugar accumulation, dry matter production, silage and sucrose yields of sugarcorn compared with two commercial silage hybrids. Targeted PPD ranged from 75 000 to 150 000 plants ha–1 in increments of 25 000 plants ha–1. We found that increasing PPD from 75 000 to 125 000 plants ha–1 increased stalk sugar concentrations by up to 25% in some of the sugarcorn hybrids, with minimum change in the conventional check hybrids. The sugarcorn hybrid CO348 × C103 had the highest stalk sugar concentration (128 g kg–1) and sucrose yield of up to 3.8 Mg ha–1 at the targeted PPD of 125 000 (or actual 118 000 ± 7000) plants ha–1. By contrast, the check silage hybrids produced at most 2.0 Mg ha–1 of sucrose yield with much lower stalk sugar concentrations (53–65 g kg–1). Sugarcorn hybrids had generally lower grain yield with greater plant barrenness (the failure of a plant to produce a normal ear) and severer head smut infestation than the conventional silage hybrids. Our results suggest that as a silage crop, the current recommended PPD of 75 000–85 000 plants ha–1 for commercial silage maize production in the region is likely suitable for sugarcorn, and a higher PPD is required if sugarcorn hybrids are designated as a biofuel crop or for dual-purpose use.

The questions of methodology of field experiments in agriculture and crop production

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (94) ◽  
pp. 38-44
Author(s):  
А.M. Malienkо ◽  
N.E. Borуs ◽  
N.G. Buslaeva
Keyword(s):  
Labor Productivity ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
Experimental Plot ◽  
Increase Labor Productivity ◽  
Biometric Parameters ◽  
Field Crops ◽  
High Condition

In the article, the results of research on the methodology for conducting studies with corn culture under various methods of sowing and weather conditions. The aim of the research was to establish and evaluate the reliability and high accuracy of the experiment, with a decrease in the area's acreage and taking one plant per repetition. Based on the results of the analysis of biometric parameters and yields, the possibility of sampling from 5 to 108 plants was established statistically and mathematically to establish the accuracy of the experiment. The established parameters of sites in experiments with maize indicate the possibility of obtaining much more information from a smaller unit of area, that is, to increase labor productivity not only with tilled crops. This is the goal of further scientific research with other field crops taking 1 plant of repetitions, observing the conditions of leveling the experimental plot according to the fertility of the soil and sowing seeds with high condition. The data obtained give grounds for continuing research on the minimum space required and the sample in the experiments.

scholarly journals Optimization of Lutein Recovery from Tetraselmis suecica by Response Surface Methodology

Biomolecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 182
Author(s):  
Kang Hyun Lee ◽  
Ye Won Jang ◽  
Hansol Kim ◽  
Jang-Seu Ki ◽  
Hah Young Yoo
Keyword(s):  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Solid Loading ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Energy Yield ◽  
Tetraselmis Suecica ◽  
Antioxidant Power

Microalgae have been attracting attention as feedstock for biorefinery because they have various advantages, such as carbon fixation, high growth rate and high energy yield. The bioactive compounds and lutein contained in microalgae are known to be beneficial for human health, especially eye and brain health. In this study, in order to improve the recovery of bioactive extracts including lutein from Tetraselmis suecica with higher efficiency, an effective solvent was selected, and the extraction parameters such as temperature, time and solid loading were optimized by response surface methodology. The most effective solvent for lutein recovery was identified as 100% methanol, and the optimum condition was determined (42.4 °C, 4.0 h and 125 g/L biomass loading) by calculation of the multiple regression model. The maximum content of recovered lutein was found to be 2.79 mg/mL, and the ABTS radical scavenging activity (IC50) and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) value were about 3.36 mg/mL and 561.9 μmol/L, respectively. Finally, the maximum lutein recovery from T. suecica through statistical optimization was estimated to be 22.3 mg/g biomass, which was 3.1-fold improved compared to the control group.

Tensegrity Structures in the Design of Flexible Structures for Offshore Aquaculture

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
O̸sten Jensen ◽  
Anders Sunde Wroldsen ◽  
Pa˚l Furset Lader ◽  
Arne Fredheim ◽  
Mats Heide ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flexible Structures ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Open Ocean ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Tensegrity Structures ◽  
Stiffness Properties ◽  
Offshore Aquaculture ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Open Ocean Aquaculture

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food producing sector in the world. Considerable interest exists in developing open ocean aquaculture in response to a shortage of suitable, sheltered inshore locations. The harsh weather conditions experienced offshore lead to a focus on new structure concepts, remote monitoring and a higher degree of automation in order to keep the cost of structures and operations within an economically viable range. This paper proposes tensegrity structures in the design of flexible structures for offshore aquaculture. The finite element analysis program ABAQUS™ has been used to investigate stiffness properties and performance of tensegrity structures when subjected to various forced deformations and hydrodynamic load conditions. The suggested concept, the tensegrity beam, shows promising stiffness properties in tension, compression and bending, which are relevant for development of open ocean aquaculture construction for high energy environments. When designing a tensegrity beam, both pre-stress and spring stiffness should be considered to ensure the desired structural properties. A large strength to mass ratio and promising properties with respect to control of geometry, stiffness and vibration could make tensegrity an enabling technology for future developments.

Potential contribution of the wastewater sector to energy supply

2011 ◽  
Vol 63 (8) ◽  
pp. 1765-1771 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Heubeck ◽  
R. M. de Vos ◽  
R. Craggs
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Potential Energy ◽  
Biological Treatment ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Technology Selection ◽  
Energy Yield ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Treatment Technologies ◽  
Future Potential

The biological treatment of wastewater could yield high energy fuels such as methane and alcohols, however most conventional treatment systems do not recover this energy potential. With a simple model of the energy yields of various wastewater treatment technologies it is possible to demonstrate how minor shifts in technology selection can lead the industry from being identified as predominantly energy intensive, to being recognised as a source of energy resources. The future potential energy yield is estimated by applying energy yield factors to alternative use scenarios of the same wastewater loads. The method for identifying the energy potential of wastewater was demonstrated for the New Zealand wastewater sector, but can equally be applied to other countries or regions. The model suggests that by using technologies that maximise the recovery of energy from wastewater, the potential energy yield from this sector would be substantially increased (six fold for New Zealand).

Economic Analysis of Production of Maize in Meghalaya and Constraints Associated with it

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dipriya R. Lyngkhoi
Keyword(s):  
Plant Protection ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Positive Trend ◽  
Maize Production ◽  
Net Return ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Average Return ◽  
Maize Cultivation

The present study was undertaken to estimate the costs and returns structure of maize cultivation and identifying the prominent production constraints in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. A sample of 60 farmers was randomly drawn from six villages of Mawthadraishan and Nongstoin block of the selected district. The costs and returns per hectare were calculated on the basis of cost concepts and Garett ranking method was used for employed for determination of constraints in maize production. The overall cost of cultivation was found to be ` 37185.22 per ha and the major cost components were manures (48.25%) and human labour (34.73%). The overall net return was evaluated at ` 19038.20 with small, medium and large farmers having similar returns with the exception of marginal farmers gaining a net return of only ` 13889.83 which was 27.04 per cent lower than the average return among the sample farmers. It may be attributed to their heavy dependence on labour and lack of investment on irrigation, plant protection and better-quality seeds. The realised average yield was found to be 23.65 q/ha which was abysmally low compared to other maize producing states of India. A positive trend between the return over cost ratio and the operational holding was observed with an average of 1.51. The prominent constraints as perceived by the farmers were unfavorable weather conditions, the incidence of pests and diseases and costly fertilizers and manures with the Garrett’s score of 64.70, 62.75 and 54.40 respectively

The Effect of Different Irrigation Water Levels on Grain Yield, Yield Components and Some Quality Parameters of Silage Maize (Zea mays indentata Sturt.)

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 138-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah KARASU ◽  
Hayrettin KUȘCU ◽  
Mehmet ÖZ ◽  
Gamze BAYRAM
Keyword(s):  
Crude Oil ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Irrigation Water ◽  
Yield Components ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Water Levels ◽  
Marmara Region ◽  
Silage Maize ◽  
Irrigation Treatments

This research was conducted in Bursa, Marmara region, Turkey, in order to determine grain yield and some morphological traits which affect the silage maize response to different irrigation water amounts. The grains’ percentage of crude oil and of crude protein were determined. Field experiments were planned following randomized complete block design with three replications and included six irrigation treatments. Irrigation treatments were created as water levels of pan evaporation (Epan) applied via drip irrigation [1.25 × Epan (I125), 1.00 × Epan (I100), 0.75 × Epan (I75), 0.50 × Epan (I50), 0.25 × Epan (I25) and 0 × Epan (I0)]. The highest value of grain yield was found to be 18,268 kg ha-1 in the I125 treatment, which represents excessive water. A quadratic relationship between grain yield and irrigation water applied was obtained. Deficit irrigation decreased grain yield and yield components except the percentage of crude oil and crude protein of grain, but improved the efficient use of irrigation water. Relationships between the grain yield and each yield component were positively significant. The highest correlation coefficient in the research gave the relationship between grain yield and plant height (r=0.957**). The results revealed that 1.25 × Epan and 1.00 × Epantreatments are preferable for higher yield. The results of this study also suggest that if water is limited, the application of 0.75 × Epan can be recommended as optimal treatment, because the best compromise among yield, yield components, quality and irrigation water use efficiency for maize was achieved with this application.

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