Effect of Irrigation Timing on Root Zone Soil Temperature, Root Growth and Grain Yield and Chemical Composition in Corn
High air temperatures during the crop growing season can reduce harvestable yields in major agronomic crops worldwide. Repeated and prolonged high night air temperature stress may compromise plant growth and yield. Crop varieties with improved heat tolerance traits as well as crop management strateg...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-05-01
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Series: | Agronomy |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/6/2/34 |