My Research
Spatio-temporal plant-level uniformity in soybean across different planters and densities
Soybeans can adjust the variation in changes in stand density in order to compensate for maximizing seed yield. However, the extent of the impact of the spatial (spacing between consecutive plants within a row) and the temporal variability (time to emergence) on the plant-to-plant uniformity and final seed yield are still unclear.
The importance of early-season stand uniformity and the use of precision planting system technologies become even more relevant under low plant densities in order to maximize yield, improving seed savings, and increasing farming profits.
Therefore, the objectives of this project study were to:
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assess the effect of plant density in yield at canopy-scale,
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evaluate the effect of spatio-temporal variability for both uniformity and yield at plant-level affected by planter technologies and plant densities in two different growing environments.