A simulation approach for evaluating maize yield potential in different environments

Authors

Haishun S. Yang, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Achim R. Dobermann, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Kenneth G. Cassman, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Daniel T. Walters, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
John L. Lindquist, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2003

Comments

Powerpoint (2003) 37 slides

Abstract

What is yield potential?

To achieve yield potential of an environment:

Why yield potential important?

Objectives:

Nebraska (NE):

To estimate yield potential across NE requires:

How to estimate yield potential across NE?

Choice of model: Hybrid-Maize

Simulation of best yields under current practices

Current practices: best yields

Current practices: variation of best yields

To achieving full yield potential:

Optimal management: gain in season length

Optimal management: gain in yield

Optimal management: temporal (mean=14 y) variation of yields

Conclusions