Maize Yield Gains in Northeast China in the Last Six Decades

In 2010, Chinese maize yields increased from 961.5 kg ha−1 in 1949 to 5 453.8 kg ha−1. This increase is the result of genetic improvements, an increase in nitrogen application, and refinement of planting densities. The objective of this study was to provide a theoretical basis for maize production r...

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Main Authors: Xing-kui NIU, Rui-zhi XIE, Xin LIU, Feng-lu ZHANG, Shao-kun LI, Shi-ju GAO
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2013-04-01
Series:Journal of Integrative Agriculture
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095311913602816
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