Tassels and the Productivity of Maize1
- 1 January 1967
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Crop Science
- Vol. 7 (1), 37-39
- https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci1967.0011183x000700010013x
Abstract
Shading of underlying leaves by maize tassels probably reduces photosynthetic rates in the community and hence the grain yields. The shading effect is small at low plant populations but increases with plant density. Tassel size varies with plant population and variety. The area of shade cast by a single tassel varies with sun angle. Possible effects of tassel shading on grain yield are estimated by computer simulation.This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:
- Effect of Shade on Maize Production Under Field Conditions1Crop Science, 1966