Under natural conditions, plants constantly encounter various biotic and abiotic factors,
which can potentially restrict plant growth and development and even limit crop productivity …

Modern crop** is based on relatively high plant density. The improved grain yield per unit
area of modern maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids is due to the increased optimum plant …

The availability of water and nitrogen (N) to maize during its flowering stage affects the
growth of individual kernels. The present study reports the variability of maize kernel dry …

Genotypic difference in nitrogen responsiveness of maize grain yield has gained
considerable attention, however, the underlying physiological mechanism is less …

The reduction in the red to far-red light ratio (R/FR) and photosynthetically active radiation
caused by dense planting initiates shade avoidance responses (SARs) to help plants …

Improving the development of inferior grains is important for increasing maize yield under
high-density conditions. However, the effect of micronutrients, especially zinc (Zn), on the …

Plant density and nitrogen (N) rate are two important factors affecting maize yield. However,
the interacting effects of plant density and nitrogen rate on maize production and water …

Abstract Over three continuous years (2013–2015) of high-yield experiments, maize hybrid
DH618 was grown at densities of 12.0 and 13.5× 10 4 plants ha− 1 at Qitai Farm (89° 34 …

The combination effects of nitrogen (N) fertilizer and planting density on maize yield, N use
efficiency and the characteristics of canopy radiation capture and radiation use efficiency are …

One of the main approaches for safeguarding food security, sustainable development has
increased demand for knowledge on fertilizer management in crop production. Among …