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Growth and Yield of Maize Genotypes during Dry Seasons in Northern Nigeria
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 03 October 2008
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Two tropical and one temperate genotypes of maize were grown during the cool dry winter seasons in northern Nigeria. The tall tropical genotypes produced a greater leaf area index and more above-ground dry matter, and so had a higher crop growth rate, than the dwarf temperate genotype. However, the early flowering temperate genotype yielded more grain than the late flowering tropical genotypes. Although the initial low winter temperatures prolonged the preflowering growth period in the tropical genotypes, the terminal high temperatures hastened maturity and were associated with poor grain filling.
Maíz de temporada seca en Nigeria
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