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Identification of corn yield gaps in tropical Latin America
Vegetative growth and the potential to accumulate yield, consequently the need to supply nutrients, vary with the conditions of the different locations where corn is cultivated. This is particularly true in the corn producing areas of tropical Latin America where the diverse climate conditions result in different yield potentials. In tropical areas, latitude and altitude have a profound effect in yield accumulation. For these reasons, it’s necessary to determine yield potential and attainable yield with the best known management practices. It´s also necessary to quantify the effect of such management in nutrient use efficiency, particularly nitrogen. |
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