How plant density affects maize spike differentiation, kernel set, and grain yield formation in Northeast China?

A two-year field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of plant density on tassel and ear differentiation, anthesis-silking interval (ASI), and grain yield formation of two types of modern maize hybrids (Zhongdan 909 (ZD909) as tolerant hybrid to crowding stress, Jidan 209 (JD209) and Nei...

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Main Authors: Ming ZHANG, Tao CHEN, Hojatollah Latifmanesh, Xiao-min FENG, Tie-hua CAO, Chun-rong QIAN, Ai-xing DENG, Zhen-wei SONG, Wei-jian ZHANG
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-08-01
Series:Journal of Integrative Agriculture
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S209531191761877X