Water use, energy balance and growth of maize at Samaru, northern Nigeria

• Published in: Agricultural meteorology Vol. 12; no. 3; pp. 391 - 406
• Main Authors: Kowal, J.M., Kassam, A.H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 1973
• Subjects: Nigeria

Energy and water budget of maize crop grown in a dry sub-humid climate of northern Nigeria were assessed and related to crop performance. The pattern of crop water requirement during the growing season was well matched to the pattern of crop water availability. The period of maximum water requiremen...