Improved hybrid genetics and more efficient farming techniques have increased corn (Zea mays L.) production and grain yields for Mid-South farmers. Early planting is one technique to mitigate heat and drought stress that negatively influence grain production. The first objective was: a) determine the effect of early planting on grain yield, b) to determine the effects on physiological characteristics and c) determine if some hybrids are better suited for early planting. Data suggest there were yield advantages for early planted treatments. Starkville 2014 yields exhibited the greatest reduction of .80 Mg ha-1 for each week that planting was delayed. A second objective was: a) determine optimum plant density when planting early, b) determine population effects on physiological characteristics, and c) determine hybrid responses. Hybrids were evaluated at seeding rates ranging from 49,400 to 98,800 plants ha-1. Corn grain yield was maximized at 86, 450 to 98,800 plants ha-1.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:MSSTATE/oai:scholarsjunction.msstate.edu:td-3031 |
| Date | 14 August 2015 |
| Creators | Hock, Matthew W |
| Publisher | Scholars Junction |
| Source Sets | Mississippi State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | Theses and Dissertations |
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