Photosynthesis is a major trait of interest for development of high-yield crop plants. However,
little is known about the effects of high-density planting on photosynthetic responses at the …

Natural disasters frequently occur in China, leading to both substantial direct economic
losses in sectors and superimposed indirect losses that spread through the interregional …

Co-optimization of multiple management practices may facilitate climate-smart agriculture,
but is challenged by complex climate–crop–soil management interconnections across space …

Salt stress presents a major obstacle to maize (Zea mays L.) production globally, impeding
its growth and development. In this study, we aimed to identify salt-tolerant maize varieties …

Over the past few decades, significant improvements in maize yield have been largely
attributed to increased plant density of upright hybrid varieties rather than increased yield …

Maize is a crucial cereal crop in China, serving both as a staple food and an essential
industrial resource. Northern corn leaf blight (NCLB) is a disease of corn caused by a …

Maize (Zea mays L.) is an essential food crop grown all over the world, extensively used as
animal feed, human food, and to produce biofuel. Northern corn leaf blight (NCLB) is one of …

This experiment aimed to study the effects of straw return combined with potassium fertilizer
on stem lodging resistance, grain quality, and yield of spring maize. The objective was to …

CONTEXT Maize production in China is facing a multitude of challenges such as climate
change, increasing demand, and limited cropland availability. Soil properties, beyond …

Optimizing crop distribution stands as a pivotal approach to climate change adaption,
enhancing crop production sustainability, and has been recognized for its immense potential …