scholarly journals Plant density and nitrogen topdressing of high-altitude main-season corn

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 2651-2668
Author(s):  
Denis Piazzoli ◽  
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Moryb Jorge Lima da Costa Sapucay ◽  
André Mateus Prando ◽  
João Alberto de Oliveira Júnior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
High Altitude ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Plant Density ◽  
N Fertilization ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Corn Yield ◽  
Plant Densities

An appropriate combination of plant density with nitrogen (N) fertilization can optimize corn growth and increase grain yields. This study evaluated the effects of nitrogen topdressing rates and plant density levels on the agronomic performance of corn. The early hybrid DKB 240 YG, with high yield potential and stability, was evaluated in two summer crops in Mauá da Serra, Paraná (950 m asl), in a Cfb climate, on a Rhodic Eutrudox. The experiment was arranged in randomized complete blocks and subdivided plots with four replications. The plant densities (60,000; 75,000; 90,000 and 105,000 plants ha-1) were assessed in the plots and the nitrogen (ammonium nitrate 32% N) topdressing rates (0, 60, 120, 180 and 240 kg ha-1) in the subplots. The stem diameter, plant height, ear insertion height and grain yield were evaluated. The stem diameter, plant height, ear insertion height and grain yield were influenced by the interaction between plant density and nitrogen topdressing under the tested high-altitude edaphoclimatic conditions. The stem diameter of corn plants decreased due to the increase in plant density whereas nitrogen topdressing attenuated this reduction. Maximum plant height was observed at a density of 75,000 plants ha-1 associated with a topdressing of 169 kg ha-1 of N, and highest ear insertion at 60,000 plants ha-1 and 168 kg ha-1 of N. Corn yield was highest at a density of 105,000 plants ha-1 associated with a topdressing of 185 kg N ha-1 of N.

Comparative Response of Conventional and Quality Protein Maize Hybrids to High Population Densities in the Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
O B Bello
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Plant Density ◽  
Plant Population ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Quality Protein Maize ◽  
Population Densities ◽  
Higher Plant ◽  
Guinea Savanna ◽  
Plant Densities

Optimum plant population is very important in enhancing high and stable grain yield especially in quality protein maize (QPM) production. A field trial was therefore conducted to compare the performance of six hybrids (three each of QPM and normal endosperm) at three population densities using a split-plot design at the sub-station of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, Oke-Oyi, in the southern Guinea savanna zone of Nigeria during the 2010 and 2011 cropping seasons. Plant population -1 densities (53,333, 66,666, and 88,888 plants ha ) constituted the main plots and the six hybrids were assigned to the subplots, replicated three times. Our results showed a differential response of maize -1 hybrids to high densities, with plant populations above 53,333 plants ha reduced grain yield, and this is more pronounced in QPM than normal endosperm hybrids. This is contrary to the results observed in many other countries. This might be that the hybrids were selected in low yield potential area at low plant densities, and hence not tolerant to plant density stress. It may also be due to low yield potential of the experimental site, which does not allow yield increases at high plant densities. Though normal endosperm hybrids 0103-11 and 0103-15 as well as QPM Dada-ba were superior for grain yield among -1 the hybrids at 53,333 plants ha , hybrid 0103-11 was most outstanding. Therefore, genetic improvement of QPM and normal endosperm hybrids for superior stress tolerance and high yield could be enhanced by selection at higher plant population densities.

scholarly journals Effects of plant density on photosynthetic characteristics and yield of maize under irrigation condition

2019 ◽  
pp. 115-118
Author(s):  
Mahama Salifu ◽  
Lajos Fülöp Dóka
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Plant Density ◽  
Plant Response ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Maize Plant ◽  
Photosynthetic Parameters ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Irrigation Condition ◽  
Plant Densities

Maize plant response to plant density is an essential agrotechnical factor used for determining grain yield. Three plant densities (60,000 ha-1, 72,500 ha-1, and 85,000 ha-1) were used in this study to ascertain the effect of photosynthetic parameters and grain yield. Results show a significant difference in the photosynthetic parameters (SPAD, NDVI, LAI) and plant height for plant density of 85,000 ha-1. Grain yield and stem diameter were not significantly affected between the different plant densities.

scholarly journals PLANT DENSITY AND NITROGEN FERTILIZATION ON COMMON BEAN NUTRITION AND YIELD

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 670-678 ◽  
Author(s):  
ROGÉRIO PERES SORATTO ◽  
TIAGO ARANDA CATUCHI ◽  
EMERSON DE FREITAS CORDOVA DE SOUZA ◽  
JADER LUIS NANTES GARCIA
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Common Bean ◽  
Nitrogen Fertilization ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Plant Density ◽  
N Fertilization ◽  
N Concentration ◽  
Plant Densities ◽  
N Rates ◽  
Lower Plant

ABSTRACT The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of plant densities and sidedressed nitrogen (N) rates on nutrition and productive performance of the common bean cultivars IPR 139 and Pérola. For each cultivar, a randomized complete block experimental design was used in a split-plot arrangement, with three replicates. Plots consisted of three plant densities (5, 7, and 9 plants ha-1) and subplots of five N rates (0, 30, 60, 120, and 180 kg ha-1). Aboveground dry matter, leaf macro- and micronutrient concentrations, yield components, grain yield, and protein concentration in grains were evaluated. Lower plant densities (5 and 7 plants m-1) increased aboveground dry matter production and the number of pods per plant and did not reduce grain yield. In the absence of N fertilization, reduction of plant density decreased N concentration in common bean leaves. Nitrogen fertilization linearly increased dry matter and leaf N concentration, mainly at lower plant densities. Regardless of plant density, the N supply linearly increased grain yield of cultivars IPR 139 and Pérola by 17.3 and 52.2%, respectively.

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 UNDERSTANDING PLANT DENSITY EFFECTS ON MAIZE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: AN IMPORTANT ISSUE TO MAXIMIZE GRAIN YIELD

2001 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 159-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luís Sangoi
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Plant Density ◽  
Plant Traits ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
Grass Species ◽  
Carbon And Nitrogen ◽  
Plant Densities ◽  
Female Flowering ◽  
Number Of Individuals ◽  
Maturity Rating

Maize is the agronomic grass species that is most sensitive to variations in plant density. For each production system, there is a population that maximizes grain yield. This article presents an overview of the factors that affect optimum plant population, emphasizingthe effects of dense stands on ear development and discussing important changes in plant traits that have contributed to increase the tolerance of modern hybrids to high plant densities. Population for maize maximum economic grain yield varies from 30,000 to over 90,000pl.ha-1, depending on water availability, soil fertility, maturity rating, planting date and row spacing. When the number of individuals per area is increased beyond the optimum plant density, there is a series of consequences that are detrimental to ear ontogeny and result in barrenness. First, ear differentiation is delayed in relation to tassel differentiation. Later-initiated earshoots have a reduced growth rate, resulting in fewer spikelet primordia transformed into functional florets by the time of flowering. Functional florets extrude silks slowly, decreasing the number of fertilized spikelets due to the lack of synchrony between anthesis and silking. Limitations in carbon and nitrogen supply to the ear stimulate young kernel abortion immediately after fertilization. Availability of earlier hybrids, with shorter plant height, lower leaf number, upright leaves, smaller tassels and better synchrony between male and female flowering time has enhanced the ability of maize to face high plant populations without showing excessive barrenness. Improved endurance in high stands has allowed maize to intercept and use solar radiation more efficiently, contributing to the remarkable increase in grain yield potential experienced by this crop.

scholarly journals YIELD AND BIOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS OF MAIZE SUBMITTED TO PLANT POPULATION AND TRINEXAPAC-ETHYL DOSES

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 667-678
Author(s):  
LUIZ FERNANDO PRICINOTTO ◽  
CLAUDEMIR ZUCARELI ◽  
ANDRÉ SAMPAIO FERREIRA ◽  
LEANDRO TEODOSKI SPOLAOR ◽  
INÊS CRISTINA DE BATISTA FONSECA
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Leaf Area Index ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Plant Population ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Corn Yield ◽  
Plant Populations ◽  
Area Index

ABSTRACT The use of plant growth regulators in agriculture can alter the morphology of corn plants, increasing crop yield due to the possibility of increasing the population. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of plant populations associated with trinexapac-ethyl (TE) doses on the biometric characteristics of shoot and grain yield of contrasting corn cultivars regarding plant architecture. Experiments were conducted in the field during two seasons with the hybrids 2B710 HX (flat leaf) and TL Status (erect leaf) in a randomized block design (four replications) and treatments in a 5 × 5 factorial scheme, with five plant populations (40, 60, 80, 100, and 120 thousand plants ha−1) and five TE doses (0, 100, 200, 300, and 400 g a.i. ha−1) applied by foliar spraying at the V6 stage. Plant height, ear insertion height, stem diameter, leaf area index, and grain yield were evaluated. An increment in population increases plant height, ear insertion height, and the leaf area index, but reduces stem diameter. The plant growth regulator TE reduces plant height and ear insertion height. The interaction between plant population and TE favors corn yield, with the highest values observed in combinations of 93.4 thousand plants ha−1 with a dose of 176 g ha−1 of TE for the hybrid 2B710 HX and 92.2 thousand plants ha−1 with a dose of 251 g ha−1 of TE for the hybrid Status TL.

scholarly journals Productive performance of soybean cultivars grown in different plant densities

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Augusto Belchior Marchetti Ribeiro ◽  
Adriano Teodoro Bruzi ◽  
Alan Mario Zuffo ◽  
Everton Vinicius Zambiazzi ◽  
Igor Oliveri Soares ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Harvest Index ◽  
Plant Density ◽  
Agronomic Traits ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Index Number ◽  
Plant Densities ◽  
Pod Harvest Index

ABSTRACT: Plants density in soybean cultivation is an important management practice to achieve high grain yield. In this way, the objective was to evaluate the agronomic traits and grain yield in soybean in different plant densities, in two locations in the south of Minas Gerais. The experimental design was in randomized blocks, arranged in a split plot design, with three replications. Plots were composed of four population densities (300, 400, 500 and 600 thousand plants per hectare) and the subplots were composed of six cultivars (‘BMX Força RR’, ‘CD 250 RR’, ‘FMT 08 - 60.346/1’, ‘NA 5909 RR’, ‘TMG 7161 RR’ and ‘V - TOP RR’) grown in Lavras and Inconfidentes, both in Minas Gerais. At the time of harvest was determined the plant height, lodging, insertion of the first pod, harvest index, number of pods per plant, number of grains, number of grains per pod and yield. Regardless of the soybean cultivar, the plant density of up to 600,000 per ha does not affect grain yield, plant height, lodging, harvest index, and number of grains per pod. The cultivars ‘V-TOP RR’ and ‘BMX FORÇA RR’ showed high grain yield and good agronomic traits in Lavras and Incofidentes.

scholarly journals Physiological quality of soybean seeds under different yield environments and plant density

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 237-242
Author(s):  
Felipe A. Baron ◽  
Geomar M. Corassa Junior ◽  
Dejales Fioresi ◽  
Antônio L. Santi ◽  
Renan T. Martini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Density ◽  
Spatial Arrangement ◽  
Seed Vigor ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Soybean Seeds ◽  
Hypocotyl Length ◽  
Plant Densities ◽  
Physiological Quality

ABSTRACT Yield potential of agricultural fields associated with plant spatial arrangement could determine the physiological quality of soybean (Glycine max L.) seeds. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the physiological quality of soybean seeds from different yield environments and plant densities. Experiments were carried out in Boa Vista das Missões-RS, Brazil, during the 2014/2015 growing season. Yield environments were delineated by overlapping yield maps from the 2008, 2009/2010 and 2011/2012 growing seasons. The experimental design was a randomized complete block in a 2 x 5 factorial arrangement with two yield environments (low and high) and five plant densities, with four replicates. Two varieties were tested: Brasmax Ativa RR (10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 plants m-1) and Nidera 5909 RR (5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 plants m-1). After harvested, the seeds were analysed as following: first count index, germination, abnormal seedlings, dead seeds, electrical conductivity, accelerate aging test, root length, hypocotyl length and seedling length. The spatial variability of seed vigor in the production field could be reduced by adjusting plant density, but the adjustment should consider the variety. Harvest according to yield environment is a strategy to separate lots of seeds with higher vigor, originated from high-yield environments.

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 Pengaruh Dosis Ampas Tahu dan Pupuk Agrobost Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Tanaman Jagung Manis (Zea mays saccharata Sturt.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 16-25
Author(s):  
Fathul Rizal ◽  
Bakhtiar Bakhtiar ◽  
Jumini Jumini
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Sweet Corn ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
Corn Yield ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Banda Aceh

Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dosis ampas tahu dan konsentrasi pupuk agrobost serta interaksi antara terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman jagung manis. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Kebun Percobaan dan Laboratorium Fisiologi Tumbuhan Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Syiah Kuala Banda Aceh pada bulan Januari sampai April 2018. Rancangan yang digunakan adalah Rancangan Acak Kelompok pola faktorial 4 x 3 dengan 3 kali ulangan. Faktor pertama adalah dosis ampas tahu dan faktor kedua adalah konsentrasi pupuk Agrobost. Peubah yang diamati yaitu tinggi tanaman, diameter batang, panjang tongkol berkelobot, panjang tongkol tanpa kelobot, berat tongkol berkelobot, berat tongkol tanpa kelobot dan potensi hasil. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dosis ampas tahu berpengaruh sangat nyata terhadap tinggi tanaman 45 HST, diameter batang umur 30 HST dan 45 HST, panjang tongkol berkelobot, tanpa kelobot, berat tongkol berkelobot dan tanpa kelobot, potensi hasil berkelobot dan tanpa kelobot, berpengaruh nyata terhadap tinggi tanaman 15 HST dan 30 HST serta diameter batang 15 HST. Perlakuan konsentrasi pupuk Agrobost berpengaruh sangat nyata terhadap diameter batang 30 dan 45 HST, panjang tongkol berkelobot, panjang tongkol tanpa kelobot, berat tongkol berkelobot, berat tongkol tanpa kelobot, potensi hasil berkelobot dan potensi hasil tanpa kelobot. Namun tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap tinggi 15 dan 45 HST serta diameter 15 HST. Tidak terdapat interaksi yang  nyata antara dosis ampas tahu dan konsentrasi pupuk Agrobost terhadap semua peubah  pengamatan.  Perlakuan dosis ampas tahu 10, 20 dan 30 ton/ha  memberikan pertumbuhan dan hasil jagung  manis yang sama baiknya, namun dari segi ekonomis 10 ton/ha lebih efektif untuk digunakan. Perlakuan pupuk agrobost yang lebih baik di jumpai pada konsentrasi 15 ml/l air yang memberikan pertumbuhan dan hasil jagung manis dibandingkan dengan kontrol dan 30 ml/l air.Kata kunci : Ampas Tahu, Agrobost, Jagung ManisEfect of Dosage Tofu Dregs and Agrobost Fetilezer to Growth and Yield of Sweet Corn Crops Zea mays saccharat Sturt.Abstrack. This research was conducted to know wheter the effect of dosage tofu dregs and agrobost fertilizer consentration and interaction between both of it to growth and yield of sweet corn crops. This research did at. Experimental Farm and Plant Phaysiology Laboratory of Syiah Kuala University, Banda Aceh, on January to April 2018. The design was used  Randomized Block Design (RBD) 4 x 3 factorial pattern with 3 times repeated. The first factor was dosage of tofu dregs (D) and the second factor was agrobost consentration (T). The observed variables were plant height, stem diameter, length of cob weighted, length of cob without weighted, weight of cob weighted, weight of cob weight without weight and yield potential. The results showed that dosage of tofu dregs very significant effect on plant height of 45 DAP, stem diameter of 30 DAP and 45 DAP, length of cob weighted, length of cob without weighted, weight of cob weighted and weight of cob without weighted, yield potency of cob weighted and yield potency of cob without weighted. The significant effect on  plant height of 15 DAP and 30 DAP and stem diameter of 15 DAP. Agrobost fertilizer concentration was very significant effect on stem diameter of 30 and 45 DAP, length of cob weighted, length of cob without weighted, weight of cob weighted, weight of cob without weighted, yield potency of cob weighted and yield potency without weighted. However, no significant effect on the plant height of  15 and 45 DAP and the diameter of 15 DAP. There were no interaction between dregs of tofu and Agrobost fertilizer concentration on all observation parameters. The treatment of  dregs tofu 10, 20 and 30 tons/ha the same growth and yield of sweet corn, but terms of economical 10 tons/ha is more effective to use. The treatment of agrobost fertilizer  was found better at concentration of 15 ml/l water which gave growth and sweet corn yield compared to the control and 30 ml/l water.Keyword: Dregs of Tofu, agrobost, Sweet Corn 

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