Optimization of vertical distribution of canopy nitrogen: An alternative trait to increase yield potential in winter cereals

Journal of Crop Production

Volumn 1, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 47-77

  Dreccer, M F ^a   Slafer, G A ^a   Rabbinge, R ^b  

^a UNIVERSIDAD DE BUENOS AIRES   (Argentina)

^b WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY   (Netherlands)

Author keywords

Leaf nitrogen distribution; Optimum leaf nitrogen profile; Radiation use efficiency; Winter cereals; Yield potential

Indexed keywords

EID: 0001911375     PISSN: 1092678X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J144v01n01_03     Document Type: Article

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