Increased Temperatures Have Dramatic Effects on Growth and Grain Yield of Three Maize Hybrids

Rising temperatures under climate change are projected to have negative impacts on crop growth and production. These conclusions are not based on direct observations but on projected model results. A study conducted comparing normal seasonal temperatures (1980–2010) for Ames, IA, to a normal + 4°C e...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jerry L. Hatfield
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-02-01
Series:Agricultural & Environmental Letters
Online Access:https://dl.sciencesocieties.org/publications/ael/articles/1/1/150006