Stalk strength is an important trait in maize (Zea mays L.). Strong stalks reduce lodging and
maximize harvestable yield. Studies show rind penetrometer resistance (RPR), or the force …

Stalk lodging in maize (Zea mays L.) causes yield losses estimated to range from 5 to 20%
annually worldwide. Selection for rind penetrometer resistance (RPR) has proven useful in …

Background Maize is one of the most important staple crops and is widely grown throughout
the world. Stalk lodging can cause enormous yield losses in maize production. However …

Stalk lodging resistance, which is mainly measured by stem diameter (SD), stalk bending
strength (SBS), and rind penetrometer resistance (RPR) in maize, seriously affects the yield …

Stalk lodging in maize causes annual yield losses between 5 and 20% worldwide. Many
studies have indicated that maize stalk strength significantly negatively correlates with …

Abstract Background Maize (Zea Mays L.) is one of the most important cereal crops
worldwide and provides food for billions of people. Stalk lodging can greatly undermine the …

Stalk lodging in maize results in substantial yield losses worldwide. These losses could be
prevented through genetic improvement. However, breeding efforts and genetics studies are …

Context Stalk lodging causes up to 43% of yield losses in maize (Zea mays L.) worldwide,
significantly worsening food and feed shortages. Stalk lodging resistance is a complex trait …

The rind penetrometer is an effective tool for measuring stalk strength in an effort to improve
maize (Zea mays L.) germplasm for stalk lodging resistance. However, previous studies …

Stalk bending strength (SBS) is a reliable indicator for evaluating stalk lodging resistance of
maize plants. Based on biomechanical considerations, the maximum load exerted to …