Abstract:

This experiment is setted different sowing periods to observe the maize yield and plant characteristics in order to explore the ecological adaptability of ‘Hengxing 401’ on Paddy Field in Jiangxi. The results of this test showed that, when the seed of ‘Hengxing 401’ was sown in July 25th its yield, plant height and dry matter weight was the best performance, and significantly different with other treatments. In addition the dry matter weight had extremely significant difference with the others. The content of chlorophyll was the highest sown in July 15th, except had not significant difference with sown in August 5th, but had extremely significant difference with the other two. In addition the blade number of different sowing periods was little impact. Therefore, the breed of ‘Hengxing 401’ was properly cultivated during July 15th-25th in Jiangxi or the other southern regions.