Table 5 Yield comparison of Zhengdan 958 using new mthod of gradually increased density and traditional planting density.

From: Density resistance evaluation of maize varieties through new “Density–Yield Model” and quantification of varietal response to gradual planting density pressure

Density (plant m−2)

Zhengdan 958

Deviation (%)

Yield of the standard plot (g m−2)

Yield of gradually increased planting density (g m−2)

4.5

855.54a

863.74a

0.96

6.7

883.19a

866.26a

−1.92

9.0

1024.18a

1014.01a

−0.99

11.2

910.99a

888.03a

−2.52