Increased plant density and reduced N rate lead to more grain yield and higher resource utilization in summer maize

Planting at an optimum density and supplying adequate nitrogen (N) to achieve higher yields is a common practice in crop production, especially for maize (Zea mays L.); however, excessive N fertilizer supply in maize production results in reduced N use efficiency (NUE) and severe negative impacts on...

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Main Authors: De-yang SHI, Yan-hong LI, Ji-wang ZHANG, Peng LIU, Bin ZHAO, Shu-ting DONG
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-11-01
Series:Journal of Integrative Agriculture
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095311916613552