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Agronomy
Qingru Wang, Huanxuan Chen, Yingchun Han, Fangfang Xing, Zhanbiao Wang, Lu Feng, Guoping Wang, Beifang Yang, Yaping Lei, Shiwu Xiong, Xiaofei Li, Minghua Xin, Wenli Du, Yabing Li
Summary: The study found that high-density cotton had higher leaf area index, plant height, and biomass than low-density cotton. The D5 group with a density of 87,000 plants·ha(-1) had the highest light interception rate and the highest yield.
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Agronomy
Baojian Wu, Wenqing Zuo, Pei Yang, Wangfeng Zhang
Summary: This study conducted a two-year field experiment in Xinjiang to investigate the effects of irrigation patterns and nitrogen fertilizer rates on cotton growth and yield. The results showed that the combination of irrigation and nitrogen fertilizer significantly influenced cotton yield, and leaf number played a key regulatory role in leaf inclination and light interception.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
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Agronomy
Laura Sofie Harbo, Chiara De Notaris, Jin Zhao, Jorgen E. Olesen
Summary: The comparison between organic and conventional cropping systems revealed that while organic systems may have higher accumulated intercepted PAR (AIPAR), this does not necessarily translate into higher cereal crop yields. Grass-clover plants in organic systems had a significant impact on AIPAR, while cover crops significantly increased aboveground biomass (AGB) and AIPAR in organic systems.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2022)
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Agronomy
Zhao Zhang, Shoaib Ahmed, Muhammad Sohaib Chattha, Anda Liu, Jiahao Liu, Na Lv, Lirong Yang, Xuefeng Ma, Xian 'en Li, Feiran Hao, Guozheng Yang
Summary: Conventional relay intercropping of cotton in wheat is being replaced by late-sown cotton after wheat to increase wheat output and decrease labor and nitrogen (N) input of cotton with no yield reduction. However, the mechanistic basis for yield stabilization in a higher plant density with decreased N rate of late-sown cotton from the perspective of light interception and N partitioning has not been evaluated.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Shenghao Gu, Weiliang Wen, Tianjun Xu, Xianju Lu, Zetao Yu, Xinyu Guo, Chunjiang Zhao
Summary: This study confirms the importance of considering architectural traits when evaluating strategies for genetic improvement and canopy configuration in crop modeling.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Fahmida Sultana, Washu Dev, Minghua Xin, Yingchun Han, Lu Feng, Yaping Lei, Beifang Yang, Guoping Wang, Xiaofei Li, Zhanbiao Wang, Fangfang Xing, Shiwu Xiong, Yabing Li
Summary: The study emphasizes the importance of plant structure in achieving higher photosynthetic production and cotton yield. Cotton varieties with loose and tower structures were found to have higher light interception and leaf area index, resulting in higher yield. Additionally, the peak leaf area index during the boll-forming stage correlated with increased radiation interception and biomass accumulation.
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Horticulture
Mariano Fracchiolla, Cesare Lasorella, Eugenio Cazzato, Massimiliano Renna
Summary: This study evaluated the influence of using clover mulch on weed infestation and yield in globe artichoke cultivation. The results showed that using clover mulch can effectively control weeds without significantly affecting the yield of globe artichoke.
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Agronomy
Kare P. Mahmud, Paula T. Ibell, Carole L. Wright, Dave Monks, Ian Bally
Summary: Mango productivity and fruit quality in Australia can be improved by transforming low-density plantings to high-density plantings and intensive training systems. Optimizing light interception and distribution, yield and fruit quality, and reducing tree vigor and biennial bearing through canopy architecture manipulation were investigated in this research. The study showed that maximum yield reached 16,000 kg/ha when light interception reached 49%, and declined at higher levels. In high-density intensive training systems, light interception increased with canopy volume, with espalier training systems intercepting more available light. Yield per hectare increased to 50,000 kg/ha when light interception was 40%. Light interception, canopy volume, and yield per hectare varied between varieties.
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Agronomy
Jie An, Zhenggui Zhang, Xiaofei Li, Fangfang Xing, Yaping Lei, Beifang Yang, Zhanbiao Wang, Yingchun Han, Huanxuan Chen, Guoping Wang, Lu Feng, Wenli Du, Yabing Li
Summary: Determining the optimal plant architecture and canopy structure is important in breeding and cultivating high-yielding crops. This study found that cotton cultivars with loose and tower-type canopy structures intercepted more light, resulting in higher cotton yield and light use efficiency. The findings suggest that planting these types of cotton cultivars can increase cotton yield and light use efficiency in the Yellow River basin of China and areas with similar conditions.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
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Ecology
Addisu Asefa, Victoria Reuber, Georg Miehe, Melaku Wondafrash, Luise Wraase, Tilaye Wube, Nina Farwig, Dana G. Schabo
Summary: Subterranean rodents can shape the landscape through soil perturbation and herbivory, and their burrow density is influenced by environmental conditions, vegetation, and human land-use. This study examined the interplay between the giant root-rat and its environment in the Bale Mountains of Ethiopia. The results showed that increasing burrow density of the giant root-rat led to decreased vegetation cover, while increasing plant species richness also influenced the burrow density.
BASIC AND APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Josefina Lacasa, Ignacio A. Ciampitti, Juan Amas, Facundo Curin, Sergio F. Luque, Maria E. Otegui
Summary: The breeding process unintentionally led to changes in the vertical leaf nitrogen distribution of erectophile maize hybrids across different producing regions. The potential for modifications in canopy architecture is discussed.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
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Horticulture
D. S. Tustin, K. C. Breen, B. M. van Hooijdonk
Summary: The growth and productivity of orchard systems rely on the efficient use of light energy, which can be increased by adjusting layout and tree structure. By reducing spacing between rows and utilizing specific cultivation methods, light interception can be improved to over 80%, leading to increased yield potential for apple orchards.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Theekshana C. Jayalath, Marc W. van Iersel
Summary: Vertical farming is popular due to high yields, but energy cost for lighting is high. Mizuna showed greater dry weight, projected canopy size, and light use efficiency compared to lettuce, leading to faster growth. Understanding crop growth determinants is important for efficient vertical farming.
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Remote Sensing
Xi Peng, Zhichao Chen, Yongfu Chen, Qiao Chen, Haodong Liu, Juan Wang, Huayu Li
Summary: Utilizing UAV data is an effective method for predicting the alpha-diversity index of Hainan tropical forest. The combination of multispectral and LiDAR data can improve prediction accuracy, which is crucial for monitoring vulnerable areas.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REMOTE SENSING
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ahamadeen Nagoor Mohamed Mubarak, Mohammathu Musthapha Mufeeth Mohammathu, Arachchi Devayalage Nishantha Thissa Kumara
Summary: This study aimed to screen local maize accessions in Sri Lanka to evaluate their photosynthetic, biomass, and yield traits and to identify resource efficient germplasm. The results showed that SEU2 and SEU9 had higher photosynthetic rates and yields, indicating that they could be introduced as novel, less resource-intensive maize cultivars.
