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Study on the Effects of Irrigation Amount on Spring Maize Yield and Water Use Efficiency Under Different Planting Patterns in Xinjiang

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  • Ruxiao Bai

    (Institute of Mechanical, Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi 832000, China
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Haixiu He

    (Institute of Mechanical, Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi 832000, China
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Xinjiang Zhang

    (College of Agriculture, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China)

  • Qifeng Wu

    (Institute of Mechanical, Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi 832000, China)

Abstract

Planting patterns and irrigation amounts are key factors affecting maize yield. This study adopted a two-factor experimental design, with planting pattern as the main plot and irrigation amount as the subplot, to investigate the effects of irrigation levels under different planting patterns (including uniform row spacing and alternating wide-narrow row spacing) on spring maize yield and water use efficiency in Xinjiang. Through this approach, the study examined the mechanisms by which planting pattern and irrigation amount influence maize growth, yield formation, and water use efficiency. Experiments conducted at the Agricultural Science Research Institute of the Ninth Division of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps demonstrated that alternating wide-narrow row spacing combined with moderate irrigation (5400 m 3 /hm 2 ) significantly optimized maize root distribution, improved water use efficiency, and increased leaf area index and net photosynthetic rate, thereby promoting dry matter accumulation and yield enhancement. In contrast, uniform row spacing under high irrigation levels increased yield but resulted in lower water use efficiency. The study also found that alternating wide-narrow row spacing enhanced maize nutrient absorption from the soil, particularly phosphorus utilization efficiency, by improving canopy structure and root expansion. This pattern exhibited comprehensive advantages in resource utilization, providing a theoretical basis and technical pathway for achieving water-saving and high-yield maize production in arid regions, which holds significant importance for promoting sustainable agricultural development.

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  • Ruxiao Bai & Haixiu He & Xinjiang Zhang & Qifeng Wu, 2025. "Study on the Effects of Irrigation Amount on Spring Maize Yield and Water Use Efficiency Under Different Planting Patterns in Xinjiang," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 15(15), pages 1-14, August.
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