Increased Planting Density Boosts Maize Yield in North America

In North America, the optimal planting density has seen a significant increase of approximately 18,000 plants per hectare, resulting in a yield increase of 3.5 megagrams per hectare. This increase in planting density has contributed to a range of 8.5% to 17% in maize yield gain. These findings were reported in a study published in the journal 'Nature Communications'.