Adjusting midseason nitrogen rate using a sensor-based optimization algorithm to increase use efficiency in corn

Journal of Plant Nutrition

Volumn 31, Issue 8, 2008, Pages 1393-1419

  Tubana B S ^a   Arnall, D B ^a   Walsh, O ^a   Chung, B ^a   Solie, J B ^a   Girma, K ^a   Raun, W R ^a  

^a OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Coefficient of variation; Corn; Nitrogen fertilization optimization algorithm; Normalized difference vegetation index; Response index; Yield potential

Indexed keywords

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EID: 46949109368     PISSN: 01904167     EISSN: 15324087     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01904160802208261     Document Type: Article

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