Interpretation of genotype-environment-nitrogen management interactions in the early maturing sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) region of China
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is an important cereal crop in arid and semiarid regions. However, research on sorghum cultivation has lagged behind that of major field crops, and few information is available on the interaction of sorghum genotype, environment, and nitrogen fertilization on so...
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| author | Fei Li Hongdong Yan Zhenguo Wang Tao Liu Guangyu Fan Yuemei Ren Yu Zhang Guangbing Ren Wenjuan Zhu Yanxi Jiang Hongkui Li Yan Huang Guoliang Song Mo Li Zhilan Deng Defeng Su Fanhua Meng Fangchao Gao Fenxia Han Peng Yan Jihong Li Guiying Li |
| author_facet | Fei Li Hongdong Yan Zhenguo Wang Tao Liu Guangyu Fan Yuemei Ren Yu Zhang Guangbing Ren Wenjuan Zhu Yanxi Jiang Hongkui Li Yan Huang Guoliang Song Mo Li Zhilan Deng Defeng Su Fanhua Meng Fangchao Gao Fenxia Han Peng Yan Jihong Li Guiying Li |
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| description | Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is an important cereal crop in arid and semiarid regions. However, research on sorghum cultivation has lagged behind that of major field crops, and few information is available on the interaction of sorghum genotype, environment, and nitrogen fertilization on sorghum yield. Hence, a two-year field experiment included six varieties, and four nitrogen treatments were conducted at six sites in the spring-sown and early maturing regions of China. The results showed that yield variations between years and among sites, varieties, and fertilization were highly significant (P < 0.05). While the interaction between nitrogen fertilization and year showed significance in some cases, all other interactions were either significant or highly significant. Environment (including year, location, and year-location interaction) contributed the most to total yield variance (45.26%), followed by genotype (23.40%). Nitrogen and its interaction with the environment accounted for only 2.54% of the total variance, while nitrogen fertilization, variety, and their interaction with the environment contributed 6.69%. Although nitrogen fertilization showed no significant impact on sorghum yield in most cases, topdressing 300 kg ha−1 urea around the growing point differentiation stage consistently resulted in higher yields, with few exceptions. Rainfall showed a crucial determinant of nitrogen topdressing efficiency, underscoring its importance in nitrogen fertilization treatments. Topdressing proved to be a widely applicable fertilization practice in the current research areas, albeit optimal when soil moisture conditions are favorable. In unfavorable soil conditions or with excessive nitrogen doses, topdressing might lead to a yield penalty. In addition, the effect of nitrogen fertilization on sorghum production may be influenced by genotype, but further research is still necessary. Our research findings provide a conducive reference for nitrogen fertilization in sorghum production in similar regions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1b2ebaacaac345dda9b9141abead86fe2025-08-20T02:03:46ZengElsevierJournal of Agriculture and Food Research2666-15432025-03-011910160010.1016/j.jafr.2024.101600Interpretation of genotype-environment-nitrogen management interactions in the early maturing sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) region of ChinaFei Li0Hongdong Yan1Zhenguo Wang2Tao Liu3Guangyu Fan4Yuemei Ren5Yu Zhang6Guangbing Ren7Wenjuan Zhu8Yanxi Jiang9Hongkui Li10Yan Huang11Guoliang Song12Mo Li13Zhilan Deng14Defeng Su15Fanhua Meng16Fangchao Gao17Fenxia Han18Peng Yan19Jihong Li20Guiying Li21Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China; Zhongyuan Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Xinxiang, Henan, 453500, ChinaCrop Resources Institute of Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, 150086, ChinaTongliao Institute of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, 028042, ChinaBaicheng Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Baicheng, Jilin, 137000, ChinaZhangjiakou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhangjiakou, Hebei, 075032, ChinaDatong High Plateau Institute, Shanxi Agricultural University, Datong, Shanxi, 037008, ChinaCrop Resources Institute of Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Gongzhuling, Jilin, 130033, ChinaDatong High Plateau Institute, Shanxi Agricultural University, Datong, Shanxi, 037008, ChinaDatong High Plateau Institute, Shanxi Agricultural University, Datong, Shanxi, 037008, ChinaCrop Resources Institute of Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, 150086, ChinaBaicheng Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Baicheng, Jilin, 137000, ChinaBaicheng Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Baicheng, Jilin, 137000, ChinaZhangjiakou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhangjiakou, Hebei, 075032, ChinaTongliao Institute of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, 028042, ChinaTongliao Institute of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, 028042, ChinaCrop Resources Institute of Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin, 150086, ChinaInstitute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, ChinaInstitute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, ChinaInstitute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China; Corresponding author.Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China; Corresponding author.Crop Resources Institute of Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Gongzhuling, Jilin, 130033, China; Corresponding author.Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China; Corresponding author.Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is an important cereal crop in arid and semiarid regions. However, research on sorghum cultivation has lagged behind that of major field crops, and few information is available on the interaction of sorghum genotype, environment, and nitrogen fertilization on sorghum yield. Hence, a two-year field experiment included six varieties, and four nitrogen treatments were conducted at six sites in the spring-sown and early maturing regions of China. The results showed that yield variations between years and among sites, varieties, and fertilization were highly significant (P < 0.05). While the interaction between nitrogen fertilization and year showed significance in some cases, all other interactions were either significant or highly significant. Environment (including year, location, and year-location interaction) contributed the most to total yield variance (45.26%), followed by genotype (23.40%). Nitrogen and its interaction with the environment accounted for only 2.54% of the total variance, while nitrogen fertilization, variety, and their interaction with the environment contributed 6.69%. Although nitrogen fertilization showed no significant impact on sorghum yield in most cases, topdressing 300 kg ha−1 urea around the growing point differentiation stage consistently resulted in higher yields, with few exceptions. Rainfall showed a crucial determinant of nitrogen topdressing efficiency, underscoring its importance in nitrogen fertilization treatments. Topdressing proved to be a widely applicable fertilization practice in the current research areas, albeit optimal when soil moisture conditions are favorable. In unfavorable soil conditions or with excessive nitrogen doses, topdressing might lead to a yield penalty. In addition, the effect of nitrogen fertilization on sorghum production may be influenced by genotype, but further research is still necessary. Our research findings provide a conducive reference for nitrogen fertilization in sorghum production in similar regions.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666154324006379Sorghum genotypesEnvironmental conditionsNitrogen fertilizationEnvironmentGenotype and nitrogen fertilization interactions |
| spellingShingle | Fei Li Hongdong Yan Zhenguo Wang Tao Liu Guangyu Fan Yuemei Ren Yu Zhang Guangbing Ren Wenjuan Zhu Yanxi Jiang Hongkui Li Yan Huang Guoliang Song Mo Li Zhilan Deng Defeng Su Fanhua Meng Fangchao Gao Fenxia Han Peng Yan Jihong Li Guiying Li Interpretation of genotype-environment-nitrogen management interactions in the early maturing sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) region of China Journal of Agriculture and Food Research Sorghum genotypes Environmental conditions Nitrogen fertilization Environment Genotype and nitrogen fertilization interactions |
| title | Interpretation of genotype-environment-nitrogen management interactions in the early maturing sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) region of China |
| title_full | Interpretation of genotype-environment-nitrogen management interactions in the early maturing sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) region of China |
| title_fullStr | Interpretation of genotype-environment-nitrogen management interactions in the early maturing sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) region of China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Interpretation of genotype-environment-nitrogen management interactions in the early maturing sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) region of China |
| title_short | Interpretation of genotype-environment-nitrogen management interactions in the early maturing sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) region of China |
| title_sort | interpretation of genotype environment nitrogen management interactions in the early maturing sorghum sorghum bicolor l moench region of china |
| topic | Sorghum genotypes Environmental conditions Nitrogen fertilization Environment Genotype and nitrogen fertilization interactions |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666154324006379 |
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