Ethephon Improved Stalk Strength of Maize (Zea Mays L.) Mainly through Altering Internode Morphological Traits to Modulate Mechanical Properties under Field Conditions
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DOI: 10.3390/agronomy9040186
Abstract: Stalk strength is critical for reducing maize stalk lodging and maintaining grain yield. Ethephon has been widely applied to molding compact plant-type to reduce the lodging risk in maize production. However, there is little information… read more here.
Keywords: ethephon; mechanical properties; internode morphological; strength ... See more keywords