The density of sowing (D) is one of the main management practices that influences the yield (Y) of corn. There exists a density value in which the
yield is maximum (OPD), depending on the environment, the genotype and its interaction. The objectives of this project were: i-To determine the OPD for two corn genotypes in different productive environments; ii- Analyze the relationship between the number of kernel fixed per plant (KNP) and its plant
growing rate (PGR) to different environments and genotypes iii- Determine the KNP that is related to the OPD for two corn genotypes. Three experiments
were carried out in different locations (L) of C贸rdoba (Argentina) during 2013/14, comparing 2 genotypes (G) in 2 management zones (MZ). The
statistical design was random blocks, with a factorial arrangement of subdivided plots, with L, MZ and G being the primary, secondary and tertiary
factors, respectively. In addition, 5 D were planted to obtain the relationships that estimate OPD, PGR, KNP and Y. The results indicate that OPD was
affected by L; the relationship between PGR and KNP was not modified by the environment, but by G. The PGR coincident with the OPD was modified
by the G interaction: L. The OPD the PGR was between 2.74 to 4.81 g d-1, which were associated with the NGP that varied only between 509 and 603
grains p-1.
Departamento de Producción Vegetal, Facultad de Agronomía y Veterinaria - Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto
Ruta 36 km 601, Río Cuarto, Córdoba - Argentina +54 (0358) 467-6159 / 504 / 509
Mail: deptoprodvegetal@ayv.unrc.edu.ar
