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Differences of cadmium uptake and accumulation in roots of two maize varieties (Zea mays L.)
Different maize varieties respond differentially to cadmium (Cd) stress. As the first organ in contact with the soil, the response of the root is particularly important. However, the physiological mechanisms t...
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The combined application of organic and inorganic fertilizers increases soil organic matter and improves soil microenvironment in wheat-maize field
This long-term study used a lysimeter platform to monitor the changes of organic matter and total nitrogen content in deep soils of various fertilization treatments of wheat-maize in the Huanghuaihai area, wit...
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Effects of fertilizer type and rate on summer maize grain yield and ammonia volatilization loss in northern China
In this study, we analyzed the effects of different maize varieties with nitrogen utilization efficiency, fertilizer type, and rate on the ammonia volatilization emission of farmland. Aimed to seek the best ma...
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Grain development and endogenous hormones in summer maize (Zea mays L.) submitted to different light conditions
Low light is a type of abiotic stress that seriously affects plant growth and production efficiency. We investigated the response mechanisms of summer maize to low light by measuring the changes in endogenous ...
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Effects of shading on spike differentiation and grain yield formation of summer maize in the field
A field experiment was conducted to study the effects of shading on tassel and ear development and yield formation of three summer maize hybrids Zhenjie 2 (ZJ2), Denghai 605 (DH605), and Zhengdan 958 (ZD958). ...
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Factors affecting summer maize yield under climate change in Shandong Province in the Huanghuaihai Region of China
Clarification of influencing factors (cultivar planted, cultivation management, climatic conditions) affecting yields of summer maize (Zea mays L.) would provide valuable information for increasing yields further...