Effect of plant geometry on growth and yield of corn in the rice-corn cropping system

The rice-corn cropping system is increasing in Asia in response to increased demand of corn for feed. A field study was conducted to evaluate the effect of plant geometry (row and plant to plant spacing: 50 × 20, 50 × 30, 75 × 20, and 75 × 30 cm) on growth and yield of corn. Plant height and leaf pr...

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Main Authors: Chauhan, Bhagirath S., Opeña, Jhoana L.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Scientific Research Publishing, Inc. 2013
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/165704
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author Chauhan, Bhagirath S.
Opeña, Jhoana L.
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description The rice-corn cropping system is increasing in Asia in response to increased demand of corn for feed. A field study was conducted to evaluate the effect of plant geometry (row and plant to plant spacing: 50 × 20, 50 × 30, 75 × 20, and 75 × 30 cm) on growth and yield of corn. Plant height and leaf production per plant were not influenced by the plant geometry. Spacing, however, influenced leaf area, aboveground shoot biomass, and yield of corn per unit area. Highest leaf area, shoot biomass, and yield (8.2 t·ha-1) were produced by plants grown at 50 × 20 cm spacing. The results of this study suggest that narrow rows and plant to plant spacing may increase grain yield by increasing crop growth rates. Plant geometry could be modified to improve yield of corn in the rice-corn cropping system, and thereby increase productivity of the system.
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spelling CGSpace1657042024-12-19T14:12:24Z Effect of plant geometry on growth and yield of corn in the rice-corn cropping system Chauhan, Bhagirath S. Opeña, Jhoana L. biomass cropping systems geometry grain yield growth leaf area leaves maize plant height shoots spacing The rice-corn cropping system is increasing in Asia in response to increased demand of corn for feed. A field study was conducted to evaluate the effect of plant geometry (row and plant to plant spacing: 50 × 20, 50 × 30, 75 × 20, and 75 × 30 cm) on growth and yield of corn. Plant height and leaf production per plant were not influenced by the plant geometry. Spacing, however, influenced leaf area, aboveground shoot biomass, and yield of corn per unit area. Highest leaf area, shoot biomass, and yield (8.2 t·ha-1) were produced by plants grown at 50 × 20 cm spacing. The results of this study suggest that narrow rows and plant to plant spacing may increase grain yield by increasing crop growth rates. Plant geometry could be modified to improve yield of corn in the rice-corn cropping system, and thereby increase productivity of the system. 2013 2024-12-19T12:55:23Z 2024-12-19T12:55:23Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/165704 en Open Access Scientific Research Publishing, Inc. Chauhan, Bhagirath S.; Opeña, Jhoana L. 2013. Effect of plant geometry on growth and yield of corn in the rice-corn cropping system. AJPS, Volume 04 no. 10 p. 1928-1931
spellingShingle biomass
cropping systems
geometry
grain yield
growth
leaf area
leaves
maize
plant height
shoots
spacing
Chauhan, Bhagirath S.
Opeña, Jhoana L.
Effect of plant geometry on growth and yield of corn in the rice-corn cropping system
title Effect of plant geometry on growth and yield of corn in the rice-corn cropping system
title_full Effect of plant geometry on growth and yield of corn in the rice-corn cropping system
title_fullStr Effect of plant geometry on growth and yield of corn in the rice-corn cropping system
title_full_unstemmed Effect of plant geometry on growth and yield of corn in the rice-corn cropping system
title_short Effect of plant geometry on growth and yield of corn in the rice-corn cropping system
title_sort effect of plant geometry on growth and yield of corn in the rice corn cropping system
topic biomass
cropping systems
geometry
grain yield
growth
leaf area
leaves
maize
plant height
shoots
spacing
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