African Journal of
Plant Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Plant Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0824
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 809

Full Length Research Paper

Effect of ethephon and planting density on lodged plant percentage and crop yield in maize (Zea mays L.)

Misheck Chandiposha*
  • Misheck Chandiposha*
  • Department of Agronomy, Midlands State University, P Bag 9055, Gweru, Zimbabwe.
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Fanuel Chivende
  • Fanuel Chivende
  • Department of Agronomy, Midlands State University, P Bag 9055, Gweru, Zimbabwe.
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  •  Received: 19 November 2013
  •  Accepted: 06 February 2014
  •  Published: 28 February 2014

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