Strategies for narrowing the maize yield gap of household farms through precision fertigation under irrigated conditions using CERES-Maize model.
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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.8100
Abstract: BACKGROUND Nitrogen (N) application significantly increases maize yield; however, the unreasonable use of N fertilizer is common in China. The analysis of crop yield gaps can reveal the limiting factors for yield improvement, but there… read more here.
Keywords: maize yield; application; strategies narrowing; yield ... See more keywords
How does inter-annual variability of attainable yield affect the magnitude of yield gaps for wheat and maize? An analysis at ten sites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2017.03.012
Abstract: Abstract Provision of food security in the face of increasing global food demand requires narrowing of the gap between actual farmer's yield and maximum attainable yield. So far, assessments of yield gaps have focused on… read more here.
Keywords: inter annual; yield gaps; attainable yield; variability ... See more keywords
Issues for cropping and agricultural science in the next 20 years
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fcr.2018.03.008
Abstract: Abstract This position paper honours agricultural scientist and colleague, Professor Bob Loomis, by discussing the urgent global challenge of food security and the related impacts on the environment facing agricultural science and society in the… read more here.
Keywords: issues cropping; cropping agricultural; food; agricultural science ... See more keywords
Cropping system-imposed yield gap: Proof of concept on soybean cropping systems in Uruguay
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fcr.2020.107944
Abstract: Abstract Favorable weather conditions prevailing on most South American Pampas allows to grow more than one crop per year. Indeed, increasing crop intensity per unit area has been highlighted as an opportunity to increase crop… read more here.
Keywords: cropped soybean; soybean; yield; double cropped ... See more keywords
Determination of soybean yield gap and potential production in Iran using modeling approach and GIS
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DOI: 10.1016/s2095-3119(20)63180-x
Abstract: Abstract Increasing crop production is necessary to maintain food security for the growing global population. Reducing the gap between actual and potential yield is one of the important ways to increase yield per unit area.… read more here.
Keywords: gap; yield gap; province; yield ... See more keywords
Evaluating maize yield variability and gaps in two agroecologies in northern Ghana using a crop simulation model
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DOI: 10.1080/02571862.2017.1354407
Abstract: The yield gap and variability in maize under smallholder systems in two agroecologies in northern Ghana were evaluated using a decision support system for agrotechnology transfer (DSSAT). The model was used to assess (1) the… read more here.
Keywords: maize yield; two agroecologies; yield; agroecologies northern ... See more keywords
How big is the potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) yield gap in Sub-Saharan Africa and why? A participatory approach
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DOI: 10.1515/opag-2018-0019
Abstract: Abstract According to potato experts from ten Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries working together in a community of practice (CoP) over a 3-years period, potato farmers across SSA can increase their current annual production of 10.8… read more here.
Keywords: seed; potato; sub saharan; yield ... See more keywords
Yield gap analysis of Rabi sorghum through frontline demonstrations in Haveri region of Northern Karnataka
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DOI: 10.22271/phyto.2020.v9.i3aj.11649
Abstract: The study was carried out during rabi season of 2016-17 to 2018-19. All the front line demonstrations were carried out in an area of 12 hectares with 30 demonstrations. The results of FLD’s showed that… read more here.
Keywords: gap; gap analysis; yield gap; analysis rabi ... See more keywords
Yield gap analysis of rainfed alfalfa in the United States
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.931403
Abstract: The United States (US) is the largest alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) producer in the world. More than 44% of the US alfalfa is produced under rainfed conditions, although it requires a relatively high amount of… read more here.
Keywords: water; rainfed alfalfa; analysis; yield gap ... See more keywords
Reframing the Debate Surrounding the Yield Gap between Organic and Conventional Farming
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DOI: 10.3390/agronomy9020082
Abstract: In this article, we review the literature regarding the yield gap between organic and conventional agriculture and then reflect on the corresponding debate on whether or not organic farming can feed the world. We analyze… read more here.
Keywords: yield gap; debate; yield; organic conventional ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Silage Corn Yield Gap: An Approach for Sustainable Production in the Semi-Arid Region of USA
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DOI: 10.3390/su10072523
Abstract: Water and nitrogen (N) play an important role in closing the yield gap of crops by reducing associated stresses and yield variability. Field research data coupled to the CSM-CERES-Maize model of Decision Support System Agrotechnology… read more here.
Keywords: yield gap; yield; silage corn;