Claim · model-written summary
With earlier sowing, yield is projected to decrease around 5% under Hot&Dry conditions.
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e0“Reductions of around 5% and increases of 2.5% are predicted for Hot&Dry and Cold&Humid conditions, respectively, when earlier sowing”
t0“maize responses”
Title
Daniela Soares; Paula Paredes; Teresa A. Paço; et al. Agricultural Water Management 2026. doi:10.1016/j.agwat.2026.110435
Other claims from this paper (6)
- Intervention effect Earlier sowing is projected to reduce maize irrigation requirements by up to 11% through shorter crop cycles.
- Observation Maize grain yield is projected to fall 14% under Hot&Dry conditions.
- Observation Maize grain yield is projected to rise 6% under Cold&Humid conditions.
- Observation With earlier sowing, yield is projected to increase 2.5% under Cold&Humid conditions.
- Intervention effect Earlier sowing improves maize irrigation water productivity across scenarios.
- Recommendation Earlier sowing is recommended as an adaptation strategy for maize yield stability and water productivity.