105651 Interaction Among Genotypes of Maize Hybrids, Locations and Water Optimization Furthered By Soil Water Retention Technology (SWRT).
Poster Number 1236
See more from this Division: ASA Section: Agronomic Production Systems
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Abstract:
The objectives of this project were 1. To determine if implementing SWRT membranes in different environmental and soil conditions impact grain yield. 2. To determine if increasing water holding capacity by implementing the SWRT membranes has improved the ethanol yield in maize grain. Field testing was done at Sand Hill horticulture farm in East Lansing (Michigan) in years 2013, 2014 and 2015. Soil consisted predominantly of a sandy loam. Treatments included rain-fed control, Irrigated and Irrigated SWRT. The effect of “year” was significant in most of the observations. Significant treatment (SWRT vs. Control) as well as a year by treatment interaction was observed. Irrigation along with SWRT membrane has improved the grain yield. Ethanol yield doubled in maize growing on irrigated SWRT membranes compared to rain fed control.. Integrating this technology into the high fertility and modern production practices of maize on sandy soils will bring more acres into highly profitable production while protecting the environment.
See more from this Division: ASA Section: Agronomic Production Systems
See more from this Session: General Bioenergy Systems Poster