Effects of Planting Density on MaizeYield and Traits
In order to explore the suitable planting density of maize planting in Muli County,the author conducted field experiments in the local area.'Xikang 18'was used as the cultivar,and 45 000 plants/hm2、52 500 plants/hm2、60 000 plants/hm2、67 500 plants/hm2、75 000 plants/hm2five different planting density treatments were set up,and the effects of different planting densities on maize yield,yield composition index and quality index were compared.The results showed that planting density had a significant effect on the yield and quality of maize.Too high or too low planting density will affect the yield of maize,and if the planting density is too high,it will reduce the quality of maize.Considering a number of factors,it was concluded that the yield and quality of maize were the best when the planting density was 60,000 plants/hm2,which was the most suitable planting density in Muli County.