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The cultivation of maize for fodder and ensilage Part II. The effect of changes in plant density

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

E. S. Bunting  and
L. A. Willey
E. S. Bunting
Affiliation:
A.R.G. Unit of Experimental Agronomy, Oxford
L. A. Willey
Affiliation:
National Institute of Agricultural Botany, Cambridge
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The evidence from these combined variety × plant density experiments, together with the additional data on varieties previously reported (Bunting & Willey, 1958), suggests that, for fodder or ensilage production in Britain, the varieties we have designated as ‘medium’ (i.e. within the range represented by the hybrids Wis. 275 and Wis. 341 A), sown to give a final density of 9–12 plants/sq.yd. would be most suitable. Higher plant populations probably give slightly higher yields, but the differences will rarely be of practical importance and are likely to be offset by the greater incidence of lodging and the consequent increase in harvesting difficulties.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 52 , Issue 3 , June 1959 , pp. 313 - 319
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1959

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