boron atom · Yield · Zea mays (maize)

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204 claims from these papers; 21 citations between them.

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38 pairs of papers on this question report results that differ: an effect in one paper, the opposite effect or no effect in the other. Two model reviewers reading both claims accepted each pair.

Boron Deficiency, a Cause of Blank Stalks and Barren Ears in Corn (1957)
increaseField boron application increased corn yields.
Effect of Foliar Boron Fertilization of Fine Textured Soils on Corn Yields (2014)
no changeBoron applied at VT had no significant effect on corn yields.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Boron Effect on Mineral Nutrients of Maize (1989)
decreaseInterrupting B supply from tasseling to maturity significantly reduced maize ear and total yield.
Coal Fly Ash and Lime Stabilized Biosolids as an Ameliorant for Boron Deficient Acidic Soils (1999)
no changeB fertilizer application had no significant effect on corn dry weight yield.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF BORON AND ZINC ON CORN SEED SET IN MAZANDARAN IRAN (2015)
no changeBoron alone had no significant effect on grain yield.
Boron fertilization improves quality and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) (2020)
increaseBoron at 0.6 kg ha-1 increased grain yield by 27% compared with the control in both hybrids.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Genotypic effects on boron concentrations and response on boron fertilization in maize inbred lines (2016)
no changeFoliar boron did not significantly change maize grain yield.
Boron Fertilization and Its Fate: Maize - Sunflower Cropping System (2017)
increaseBoron application significantly increased maize yield as the first crop.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
APPLICATION OF DIFFERENT SOURCES AND DOSES OF BORON IN THE CORN CROP (2020)
no changeBoron sources and doses did not affect plant height, ear insertion height, ear rows, or grain yield.
Influence of potassium and boron fertilization on earliness some flowering ,growth characters and grain yield of maize hybrids . (2024)
increaseBoron spraying up to 800 mg/L B/fad. significantly increased grain yield.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Response to Application and Tissue Diagnosis of Boron Deficiency and Toxicity in Maize (2021)
no changeBoron dose and timing did not influence maize yield components in the first growing season.
Response of Some Maize Cultivars to Potassium and Boron Fertilization Under New Valley Conditions (2012)
increaseBoron fertilizer at 452 ppm improved all studied yield components relative to no boron.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →

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Effect of Foliar Boron Fertilization of Fine Textured Soils on Corn Yields (2014)
no changeBoron applied at VT had no significant effect on corn yields.
Boron Fertilization and Its Fate: Maize - Sunflower Cropping System (2017)
increaseBoron application significantly increased maize yield as the first crop.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Effect of Foliar Boron Fertilization of Fine Textured Soils on Corn Yields (2014)
no changeBoron applied at VT had no significant effect on corn yields.
Productivity and sustainability of maize-sunflower system under long-term boron fertilization in an Inceptisol (2025)
increaseContinuous boron at 2 kg ha−1 significantly increased maize yield to 6.61 t ha−1.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Coal Fly Ash and Lime Stabilized Biosolids as an Ameliorant for Boron Deficient Acidic Soils (1999)
no changeB fertilizer application had no significant effect on corn dry weight yield.
RESPONSE OF SOME MAIZE VARIETIES (Zea mays L.) TO BORON FOLIAR APPLICATION UNDER SIWA OASIS CONDITIONS (2019)
increaseFoliar 69 ppm boron significantly increased 100-grain weight and grain yield.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Coal Fly Ash and Lime Stabilized Biosolids as an Ameliorant for Boron Deficient Acidic Soils (1999)
no changeB fertilizer application had no significant effect on corn dry weight yield.
Effects of foliar boron fertilization at early vegetative stages on silage yield and quality parameters of maize (2020)
increaseFoliar boron increased maize hay yield versus control.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Coal Fly Ash and Lime Stabilized Biosolids as an Ameliorant for Boron Deficient Acidic Soils (1999)
no changeB fertilizer application had no significant effect on corn dry weight yield.
Early Symptom Characterisation and Mitigation of Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease (2026)
increaseFoliar boron at 15 mg L −1 significantly increased aboveground biomass yield versus untreated inoculated maize.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Boron Deficiency, a Cause of Blank Stalks and Barren Ears in Corn (1957)
increaseField boron application increased corn yields.
Coal Fly Ash and Lime Stabilized Biosolids as an Ameliorant for Boron Deficient Acidic Soils (1999)
no changeB fertilizer application had no significant effect on corn dry weight yield.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Boron Deficiency, a Cause of Blank Stalks and Barren Ears in Corn (1957)
increaseField boron application increased corn yields.
INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF BORON AND ZINC ON CORN SEED SET IN MAZANDARAN IRAN (2015)
no changeBoron alone had no significant effect on grain yield.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Boron Deficiency, a Cause of Blank Stalks and Barren Ears in Corn (1957)
increaseField boron application increased corn yields.
Genotypic effects on boron concentrations and response on boron fertilization in maize inbred lines (2016)
no changeFoliar boron did not significantly change maize grain yield.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Boron Effect on Mineral Nutrients of Maize (1989)
decreaseInterrupting B supply from tasseling to maturity significantly reduced maize ear and total yield.
Effect of Foliar Boron Fertilization of Fine Textured Soils on Corn Yields (2014)
no changeBoron applied at VT had no significant effect on corn yields.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Boron Effect on Mineral Nutrients of Maize (1989)
decreaseInterrupting B supply from tasseling to maturity significantly reduced maize ear and total yield.
INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF BORON AND ZINC ON CORN SEED SET IN MAZANDARAN IRAN (2015)
no changeBoron alone had no significant effect on grain yield.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Effect of Foliar Boron Fertilization of Fine Textured Soils on Corn Yields (2014)
increaseBoron applied at V4–V6 at 2.24 kg·ha−1 increased corn yield by 0.29 Mg·ha−1 compared with the non-treated control.
Coal Fly Ash and Lime Stabilized Biosolids as an Ameliorant for Boron Deficient Acidic Soils (1999)
no changeB fertilizer application had no significant effect on corn dry weight yield.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Effect of Foliar Boron Fertilization of Fine Textured Soils on Corn Yields (2014)
increaseBoron applied at V4–V6 at 2.24 kg·ha−1 increased corn yield by 0.29 Mg·ha−1 compared with the non-treated control.
INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF BORON AND ZINC ON CORN SEED SET IN MAZANDARAN IRAN (2015)
no changeBoron alone had no significant effect on grain yield.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Effect of Foliar Boron Fertilization of Fine Textured Soils on Corn Yields (2014)
increaseBoron applied at V4–V6 at 2.24 kg·ha−1 increased corn yield by 0.29 Mg·ha−1 compared with the non-treated control.
Genotypic effects on boron concentrations and response on boron fertilization in maize inbred lines (2016)
no changeFoliar boron did not significantly change maize grain yield.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Effect of Foliar Boron Fertilization of Fine Textured Soils on Corn Yields (2014)
no changeBoron applied at VT had no significant effect on corn yields.
Boron fertilization improves quality and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) (2020)
increaseBoron at 0.6 kg ha-1 increased grain yield by 27% compared with the control in both hybrids.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Effect of Foliar Boron Fertilization of Fine Textured Soils on Corn Yields (2014)
no changeBoron applied at VT had no significant effect on corn yields.
Boron Fertilization and Its Fate: Maize - Sunflower Cropping System (2017)
increaseBoron application significantly increased maize yield as the first crop.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Effect of Foliar Boron Fertilization of Fine Textured Soils on Corn Yields (2014)
no changeBoron applied at VT had no significant effect on corn yields.
Influence of potassium and boron fertilization on earliness some flowering ,growth characters and grain yield of maize hybrids . (2024)
increaseBoron spraying up to 800 mg/L B/fad. significantly increased grain yield.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Coal Fly Ash and Lime Stabilized Biosolids as an Ameliorant for Boron Deficient Acidic Soils (1999)
no changeB fertilizer application had no significant effect on corn dry weight yield.
Boron fertilization improves quality and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) (2020)
increaseBoron at 0.6 kg ha-1 increased grain yield by 27% compared with the control in both hybrids.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Coal Fly Ash and Lime Stabilized Biosolids as an Ameliorant for Boron Deficient Acidic Soils (1999)
no changeB fertilizer application had no significant effect on corn dry weight yield.
Boron Fertilization and Its Fate: Maize - Sunflower Cropping System (2017)
increaseBoron application significantly increased maize yield as the first crop.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Coal Fly Ash and Lime Stabilized Biosolids as an Ameliorant for Boron Deficient Acidic Soils (1999)
no changeB fertilizer application had no significant effect on corn dry weight yield.
Response of Some Maize Cultivars to Potassium and Boron Fertilization Under New Valley Conditions (2012)
increaseBoron fertilizer at 452 ppm improved all studied yield components relative to no boron.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Coal Fly Ash and Lime Stabilized Biosolids as an Ameliorant for Boron Deficient Acidic Soils (1999)
no changeB fertilizer application had no significant effect on corn dry weight yield.
Influence of potassium and boron fertilization on earliness some flowering ,growth characters and grain yield of maize hybrids . (2024)
increaseBoron spraying up to 800 mg/L B/fad. significantly increased grain yield.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Coal Fly Ash and Lime Stabilized Biosolids as an Ameliorant for Boron Deficient Acidic Soils (1999)
no changeB fertilizer application had no significant effect on corn dry weight yield.
Boron Fertilization and Its Fate: Maize - Sunflower Cropping System (2017)
increaseBoron application significantly increased maize yield as the first crop.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Coal Fly Ash and Lime Stabilized Biosolids as an Ameliorant for Boron Deficient Acidic Soils (1999)
no changeB fertilizer application had no significant effect on corn dry weight yield.
Productivity and sustainability of maize-sunflower system under long-term boron fertilization in an Inceptisol (2025)
increaseContinuous boron at 2 kg ha−1 significantly increased maize yield to 6.61 t ha−1.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF BORON AND ZINC ON CORN SEED SET IN MAZANDARAN IRAN (2015)
no changeBoron alone had no significant effect on grain yield.
Boron Fertilization and Its Fate: Maize - Sunflower Cropping System (2017)
increaseBoron application significantly increased maize yield as the first crop.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF BORON AND ZINC ON CORN SEED SET IN MAZANDARAN IRAN (2015)
no changeBoron alone had no significant effect on grain yield.
Influence of potassium and boron fertilization on earliness some flowering ,growth characters and grain yield of maize hybrids . (2024)
increaseBoron spraying up to 800 mg/L B/fad. significantly increased grain yield.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF BORON AND ZINC ON CORN SEED SET IN MAZANDARAN IRAN (2015)
no changeBoron alone had no significant effect on grain yield.
Boron Fertilization and Its Fate: Maize - Sunflower Cropping System (2017)
increaseBoron application significantly increased maize yield as the first crop.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF BORON AND ZINC ON CORN SEED SET IN MAZANDARAN IRAN (2015)
no changeBoron alone had no significant effect on grain yield.
Productivity and sustainability of maize-sunflower system under long-term boron fertilization in an Inceptisol (2025)
increaseContinuous boron at 2 kg ha−1 significantly increased maize yield to 6.61 t ha−1.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Genotypic effects on boron concentrations and response on boron fertilization in maize inbred lines (2016)
no changeFoliar boron did not significantly change maize grain yield.
Boron fertilization improves quality and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) (2020)
increaseBoron at 0.6 kg ha-1 increased grain yield by 27% compared with the control in both hybrids.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Genotypic effects on boron concentrations and response on boron fertilization in maize inbred lines (2016)
no changeFoliar boron did not significantly change maize grain yield.
Influence of potassium and boron fertilization on earliness some flowering ,growth characters and grain yield of maize hybrids . (2024)
increaseBoron spraying up to 800 mg/L B/fad. significantly increased grain yield.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Genotypic effects on boron concentrations and response on boron fertilization in maize inbred lines (2016)
no changeFoliar boron did not significantly change maize grain yield.
Boron Fertilization and Its Fate: Maize - Sunflower Cropping System (2017)
increaseBoron application significantly increased maize yield as the first crop.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Genotypic effects on boron concentrations and response on boron fertilization in maize inbred lines (2016)
no changeFoliar boron did not significantly change maize grain yield.
Productivity and sustainability of maize-sunflower system under long-term boron fertilization in an Inceptisol (2025)
increaseContinuous boron at 2 kg ha−1 significantly increased maize yield to 6.61 t ha−1.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
APPLICATION OF DIFFERENT SOURCES AND DOSES OF BORON IN THE CORN CROP (2020)
no changeBoron sources and doses did not affect plant height, ear insertion height, ear rows, or grain yield.
Boron Fertilization and Its Fate: Maize - Sunflower Cropping System (2017)
increaseBoron application significantly increased maize yield as the first crop.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
APPLICATION OF DIFFERENT SOURCES AND DOSES OF BORON IN THE CORN CROP (2020)
no changeBoron sources and doses did not affect plant height, ear insertion height, ear rows, or grain yield.
Productivity and sustainability of maize-sunflower system under long-term boron fertilization in an Inceptisol (2025)
increaseContinuous boron at 2 kg ha−1 significantly increased maize yield to 6.61 t ha−1.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →

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Boron Deficiency, a Cause of Blank Stalks and Barren Ears in Corn · 1957
- positive
  Field boron application increased corn yields.
cited by 1 paper here
Developmental Anatomy of Tassel and Ear Shoots of Corn Grown with Different Levels of Boron · 1961
- positive
  Four weeks without boron prevented staminate spike differentiation.
  About lacking this nutrient, so it counts the other way round
Development and enzymatic changes during pollen development in boron deficient maize plants · 1981
- positive
  Boron deficiency decreased pollen production, pollen size and pollen germination.
  About lacking this nutrient, so it counts the other way round
Response of corn genotypes to boron fertilization · 1998
- positive
  Boron fertilization significantly increased corn yield by 11% compared with ordinary fertilization, only on Bizovac soil.
  compared with ordinary fertilization
- negative
  The highest boron rate decreased corn yield on Bizovac soil to the level of ordinary fertilization.
  compared with ordinary fertilization
Preliminary Exploration on the Application Effect of Biogas Manure on Maize Production · 2008
- positive
  Treatment B had a 35.10 kg average plot yield, 4.72% above CK.
  compared with CK
Integrated Nutrient Management to Enhance On-Farm Productivity of Rain Fed Maize in India · 2010
- positive
  Maize grain yield increased with the FI plus sulfur, boron and zinc treatment compared with no fertilizer or Farmers’ Inputs alone.
  compared with no fertilizer inputs or FI
- positive
  Maize grain yield increased with the FI plus NP plus SBZn treatment compared with no fertilizer or Farmers’ Inputs alone.
  compared with no fertilizer inputs or FI
- positive
  Use of SBZn with the FI enhanced partial factor productivity of maize (202).
cited by 1 paper here
Effect of Inorganics and Organics on Soil Characteristics and Crop Yield under Rainfed Maize Gobi Sarson Sequence · 2010
- positive
  The integrated treatment produced the highest maize straw yield, 106 q ha−1.
  compared with control plots
- positive
  The integrated treatment produced the highest maize grain yield, 35.6 q ha−1.
  compared with control plots
Application of boron and zinc in the tropical soils and its effect on maize (Zea mays) growth and soil microbial environment. · 2011
- positive
  Boron increased biomass yield at extended rates.
cites 1 paper here
SHOOT GROWTH CURVE ANALYSIS OF MAIZE CULTVARS UNDER BORON DEFICIENCY · 2011
- positive
  Average dry matter accumulation under boron deficiency was 245.3 g/plant, lower than 263.8 g/plant in the other plots.
  compared with the other plotsAbout lacking this nutrient, so it counts the other way round
Effect of Foliar Applied Boron Application on Growth, Yield and Quality of Maize (Zea mays L.) · 2012
- positive
  Foliar boron at 0.30 kg/ha increased cob weight and number of grains per cob of maize.
- positive
  The maximum grain yield of maize (7.14 tons/ha) was recorded with boron at 0.30 kg/ha.
- positive
  The maximum biological yield of maize (527.4 tons/ha) was recorded with boron at 0.30 kg/ha.
- negative
  Further increase in boron dose decreased maize yields.
cited by 3 papers here
Response of Some Maize Cultivars to Potassium and Boron Fertilization Under New Valley Conditions · 2012
- positive
  Boron fertilizer at 452 ppm improved all studied yield components relative to no boron.
  compared with control (without boron foliar)
cited by 1 paper here
GROWTH AND YIELD PERFORMANCE OF CORN APPLIED WITH FERTILIZER AT DIFFERENT GROWTH STAGES · 2013
- positive
  Three foliar boron applications in vegetative and reproductive stages gave the highest corn yield.
- positive
  Applying 1.6 kg/ha boron fertilizer three times at three growth stages improved corn yield relative to other treatments.
  compared with the other treatments
Effect of nitrogen fertilizer and spray the element boron some agronomic traits of corn (Zea mays L.) hybrid (SC704) in Varamin, Iran · 2013
- positive
  Foliar boron B2 (500 g ha) increased corn dry matter production to 1.406 kg m-2 relative to the B0 treatment.
  compared with B0 treatment
cited by 1 paper here
GROWTH AND YIELD PERFORMANCE OF CORN APPLIED WITH FERTILIZER AT DIFFERENT GROWTH STAGES · 2013
- positive
  Applying 1.6 kg/ha boron three times improved corn yield over other treatments.
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  Three foliar boron applications during vegetative and reproductive stages gave the highest corn yield.
Effect of compost and slow-release fertilizers addition on soil biochemistry and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) in Oaxaca, Mexico · 2014
- positive
  Bokashi increased grain yield in the valley soil only.
Critical boron concentration and response of hydrolytic enzymes in maize (Zea mays L.) plants. · 2014
- positive
  Deficient and excessive boron decreased dry matter yield and reproductive yield.
  About lacking this nutrient, so it counts the other way round
- positive
  Optimal maize yield occurred at 0.66 mg L−1 boron.
Effect of Foliar Boron Fertilization of Fine Textured Soils on Corn Yields · 2014
- positive
  Boron applied at V4–V6 at 2.24 kg·ha−1 increased corn yield by 0.29 Mg·ha−1 compared with the non-treated control.
  compared with non-treated control
- no effect
  Boron applied at different timings at 0.56 and 1.12 kg·ha−1 did not change corn yield.
  compared with different timingsNo difference from an alternative treatment
- no effect
  Boron applied at VT had no significant effect on corn yields.
cites 1 paper herecited by 3 papers here
Evaluation of Growth Responses in Wheat as Affected by the Application of Zinc and Boron to a Soil Deficient in Available Zinc and Boron · 2014
- positive
  Boron alone significantly increased height, grain yield, dry matter and tissue zinc and boron in the crop named maize in this sentence.
Studies on effect of micro nutrients application on morpho physiological traits in sweet corn · 2017
- positive
  T7 produced 41.93 kg cob yield per plot, significantly superior to most treatments and at par with T8.
  compared with rest of treatments
- positive
  T7 produced 436.80 q cob yield per hectare, significantly superior to most treatments and at par with T8.
  compared with rest of treatments
Boron Fertilization and Its Fate: Maize - Sunflower Cropping System · 2017
- positive
  Boron application significantly increased maize yield as the first crop.
- positive
  Maize grain yield varied 5.51-8.38 t ha-1 and differed significantly with boron rate.
- positive
  Maize stover yield varied 5.16 to 8.00 t ha-1 and differed significantly with boron rate.
Effect of N, Zn and B Levels on Yield, N, Zn and B Concentration, Uptake and N Use Efficiency in Maize –Wheat Sequence in a Vertisol · 2017
- positive
  Boron at 1.0 kg/ha was significantly superior to 10 kg Zn/ha for grain yield and B concentration in grain of maize and wheat.
  compared with 10 kg Zn ha -1
Boron Fertilization and Its Fate: Maize - Sunflower Cropping System · 2017
- positive
  Boron application significantly increased maize yield as the first crop.
Effect of nitrogen, boron and zinc as basal and foliar application on growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) · 2018
- positive
  Treatment 12 gave higher grain yield.
cited by 2 papers here
EFFECT OF FOLIAR APPLICATION OF SOME NUTRIENTS ON MAIZE EARS ROT DISEASE, SYNTHASE OF ANTI-DEFENSE COMPOUNDS, QUALITY OF MAIZE GRAINS AND BREAD · 2018
- positive
  Twice-applied mixtures of urea with boron, zinc or potassium gave better maize yield and 100-grain weight than each nutrient alone.
  compared with each of urea, boron, zinc and potassium alone
RESPONSE OF SOME MAIZE VARIETIES (Zea mays L.) TO BORON FOLIAR APPLICATION UNDER SIWA OASIS CONDITIONS · 2019
- positive
  Foliar 69 ppm boron significantly increased 100-grain weight and grain yield.
- positive
  Foliar 69 ppm boron significantly increased grains per row and ear.
cites 2 papers here
Effect of Nanofertilizers and Biofertilizers on Yield of Maize: Biplot Analysis · 2019
- positive
  Boron nanofertilizers increased production of most maize traits.
Effect of micronutrients (Mg, Zn & B) on yield contributing characters of Sweet corns · 2019
- positive
  T7 gave the highest yield at 41.93 kg per plot.
  compared with rest of treatments
- positive
  T7 yield reached 436.80 q per hectare.
  compared with rest of treatments
- positive
  T7 had higher cob yield and yield attributes than other treatments.
  compared with rest of the treatments
Growth and yield of sweet corn (Zea mays L. saccharata) as influenced by zinc and boron · 2019
- positive
  The stated zinc and boron treatment produced a green cob yield of 5.94 t.
Boron fertilization improves quality and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) · 2020
- positive
  Boron at 0.6 kg ha-1 increased grain yield by 27% compared with the control in both hybrids.
  compared with control treatment
cites 1 paper herecited by 1 paper here
Effects of foliar boron fertilization at early vegetative stages on silage yield and quality parameters of maize · 2020
- positive
  The highest maize hay yield was 21.58 ton ha-1 at 8 kg ha-1 boron.
- positive
  Foliar boron increased maize hay yield versus control.
  compared with control
- positive
  Split V2+V4 applications gave the highest yields, but application timing differences were not significant.
  compared with application times
cites 1 paper here
Effect of foliar application of zinc, boron and iron on seed yield and quality of sweet corn cv. Madhuri · 2020
- positive
  Micronutrient plus RDF treatment raised cob weight to 102.0 g.
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  Zinc and boron foliar spray ranked next for seed yield, fodder yield and shelling percentage.
  compared with other combinations of major and micronutrients application
- positive
  Micronutrient plus RDF treatment raised 100 seed weight to 12.03 g.
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  RDF with zinc, boron and iron produced significantly higher fodder yield.
- positive
  Micronutrient plus RDF treatment raised seeds per cob to 590.7.
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  Micronutrient plus RDF treatment raised seed yield to 31.79 q/ha.
  compared with other treatments
APPLICATION OF DIFFERENT SOURCES AND DOSES OF BORON IN THE CORN CROP · 2020
- positive
  A boron dose of 1.74 kg ha-1 gave the highest thousand grain weight.
- no effect
  Boron sources and doses did not affect plant height, ear insertion height, ear rows, or grain yield.
cites 1 paper herecited by 1 paper here
Maize (Zea mays L.) yield response to the effect of blended fertilizer and varieties under supplemental irrigation at Hadero Zuria Kebele, southern Ethiopia · 2021
- positive
  Raising NPSB from 0 to 150 kg/ha increased dry biomass yield from 31.41 to 43.70 t/ha.
- positive
  The highest hundred-kernel weight, dry biomass and grain yield came from the 150 kg/ha NPSB rate.
- positive
  Raising NPSB from 0 to 150 kg/ha increased hundred-kernel weight from 29.62 to 36.62 g.
cited by 1 paper here
Response to Application and Tissue Diagnosis of Boron Deficiency and Toxicity in Maize · 2021
- positive
  At sowing, a boron dose of 5.0 kg ha−1 gave the maximum maize grain yield in the second growing season.
- no effect
  Boron dose and timing did not influence maize yield components in the first growing season.
cited by 1 paper here
Effect of omission of nutrients on productivity, uptake of nutrients in maize (Zea mays L.) and residual soil fertility in Dystrudept of Nagaland · 2021
- positive
  Boron omission reduced maize grain yield by 9.1%.
  compared with all the treatmentAbout lacking this nutrient, so it counts the other way round
Pengaruh Konsentrasi Pupuk Kalium Boron dan Magnesium Phospat terhadap Produksi Jagung Manis (Zea mays saccharata Sturt) · 2021
- positive
  Potassium boron at 3 ml/liter (K2) gave higher sweet corn production than other treatments.
  compared with other treatments
Managing essential plant nutrients to improve maize productivity in the savanna agroecological zones of Northern Ghana: the role of secondary and micronutrients · 2022
- positive
  Adding S, Zn and B to NPK increased maize yield 60% over NPK only in Sudan savanna.
  compared with NPK-only treatment
- positive
  Adding S, Zn and B to NPK increased maize yield 64% over NPK only in Guinea savanna.
  compared with NPK-only treatment
cites 1 paper here
Transparent and Black Film Mulching Improve Photosynthesis and Yield of Summer Maize in North China Plain · 2022
- positive
  Black film increased yield by 7.1–12.4% versus no mulch.
  compared with CK
Integrated Nutrient Management influencing the yield and growth of Maize (Zea mays L.) in Central India · 2022
- positive
  T2 produced superior maize yield relative to other treatments.
  compared with other treatments
cites 1 paper here
COMPARISON BETWEEN THE BASAL AND FOLIAR APPLICATION OF BORON AND PHYSIO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOILINMAIZE · 2022
- positive
  Foliar application of NPK and boron increased maize yield.
Response of maize to irrigation and blended fertilizer levels for climate smart food production in Wolaita Zone, southern Ethiopia · 2023
- positive
  The highest maize grain yield (8.8 ton ha−1) was recorded at 100% ETc with 150 kg ha−1 NPSB.
- positive
  The highest maize harvest index (32.33%) was recorded at 85% ETc with 100 kg ha−1 NPSB.
- positive
  The highest number of kernels per cob (586) was recorded at 100% ETc with 150 kg ha−1 NPSB.
- positive
  The highest maize biomass yield (23.27 ton ha−1) was recorded at 100% ETc with 150 kg ha−1 NPSB.
- positive
  The highest thousand kernels weight (395 g) was recorded at 100% ETc with 150 kg ha−1 NPSB.
- positive
  The highest maize cob length (23.4 cm) was recorded at 100% ETc with 150 kg ha−1 NPSB.
cites 1 paper here
Effect of Soil Application of Zinc and Foliar Application of Boron on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.) · 2023
- positive
  Zinc 15 kg/ha with 1.5% foliar boron gave the highest stover yield (14.30 t/ha) in maize.
- positive
  Zinc 15 kg/ha with 1.5% foliar boron gave the highest harvest index (30.7%) in maize.
- positive
  Zinc 15 kg/ha with 1.5% foliar boron gave the highest grain yield (6.33 t/ha) in maize.
Effect of Phosphorus and Boron on Growth, Yield and Economics of Sweet Corn (Zea mays L.) · 2023
- positive
  Sweet corn with phosphorus 150 kg/ha and boron 400 g/ha had maximum number of cobs per plant (1.93) than the other treatments.
  compared with the other treatment
- positive
  Sweet corn with phosphorus 150 kg/ha and boron 400 g/ha had Maximum gross return (256150INR/ha) than the other treatments.
  compared with the other treatment
- positive
  Sweet corn with phosphorus 150 kg/ha and boron 400 g/ha had higher Seed index (21.51) than the other treatments.
  compared with the other treatment
- positive
  Sweet corn with phosphorus 150 kg/ha and boron 400 g/ha had higher Harvest index (34.75) than the other treatments.
  compared with the other treatment
- positive
  Sweet corn with phosphorus 150 kg/ha and boron 400 g/ha had higher benefit cost ratio (3.46) than the other treatments.
  compared with the other treatment
- positive
  Sweet corn with phosphorus 150 kg/ha and boron 400 g/ha had higher net return (198768.98INR/ha) than the other treatments.
  compared with the other treatment
- positive
  Sweet corn with phosphorus 150 kg/ha and boron 400 g/ha had higher Stover yield (12.23t/ha) than the other treatments.
  compared with the other treatment
- positive
  Sweet corn with phosphorus 150 kg/ha and boron 400 g/ha had higher cob length (20.27cm) than the other treatments.
  compared with the other treatment
- positive
  Sweet corn with phosphorus 150 kg/ha and boron 400 g/ha had higher Cob yield (6.5t/ha) than the other treatments.
  compared with the other treatment
cited by 1 paper here
Influence of Boron, Zinc and Iron on Growth and Yield of Summer Maize (Zea mays L.) · 2023
- positive
  The combined micronutrient treatment had the significantly maximum Grain yield of 5.40 t/ha compared with other treatments.
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  The combined micronutrient treatment had the significantly maximum benefit cost ratio of 1.71 compared with other treatments.
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  The combined micronutrient treatment had the significantly maximum Straw yield of 9.60 t/ha compared with other treatments.
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  The combined micronutrient treatment had the significantly maximum Gross returns of 122400.0 INR/ha compared with other treatments.
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  The combined micronutrient treatment had the significantly maximum Harvest index of 35.97 compared with other treatments.
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  The combined micronutrient treatment had the significantly maximum Net return of 77210.0 INR/ha compared with other treatments.
  compared with other treatments
cites 1 paper here
Influence of Indole Acetic Acid (IAA) and Boron on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea mays. L) · 2023
- positive
  Foliar IAA at 90 ppm plus boron at 1.5% gave higher harvest index (32.85%).
- positive
  Foliar IAA at 90 ppm plus boron at 1.5% gave higher grain yield (4.99 t/ha).
- positive
  Foliar IAA at 90 ppm plus boron at 1.5% gave higher seed index (24.79 g).
- positive
  Foliar IAA at 90 ppm plus boron at 1.5% gave maximum number of grains per row (22.27).
- positive
  Foliar IAA at 90 ppm plus boron at 1.5% gave maximum number of cobs per plant (1.49).
- positive
  Foliar IAA at 90 ppm plus boron at 1.5% gave higher stover yield (10.20 t/ha).
- positive
  Foliar IAA at 90 ppm plus boron at 1.5% gave maximum gross return (1,98,470.00 INR/ha).
- positive
  Foliar IAA at 90 ppm plus boron at 1.5% gave maximum net return (1,38,620.00 INR/ha).
- positive
  Foliar IAA at 90 ppm plus boron at 1.5% gave maximum B:C ratio (2.31).
Effect of Boron and Panchagavya on Growth and Yield of Baby Corn (Zea mays L.) · 2023
- positive
  Boron and Panchagavya produced the highest benefit cost ratio of 2.23 compared with RDF.
  compared with control (RDF)
- positive
  Boron and Panchagavya produced the highest gross returns of Rs. 1,44,700/ha compared with RDF.
  compared with control (RDF)
- positive
  Boron and Panchagavya produced the maximum cob yield with husk of 7.48 t/ha.
- positive
  Boron and Panchagavya produced the maximum green fodder yield of 41.80 t/ha.
- positive
  Boron and Panchagavya produced the highest net returns of Rs. 99,845/ha compared with RDF.
  compared with control (RDF)
- positive
  Boron and Panchagavya produced the maximum cob yield without husk of 3.01 t/ha.
- positive
  Boron and Panchagavya produced the maximum number of cobs per plant of 3.06.
Effect of Blended Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulfur, Boron, and Potassium Fertilizer Rates on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.) at Sodo Zuriya District, Southern Ethiopia · 2023
- positive
  Maize ear length was highest, 32.58 ± 1.46 cm, with 150 kg/ha NPSB combined with 90 kg/ha K.
- positive
  Maize grain output was highest, 7544 ± 119.49 kg/ha, with 150 kg/ha NPSB combined with 90 kg/ha K.
- positive
  The maximum number of seeds per row of maize, 44.88 ± 1.67, was attained with 150 kg/ha NPSB and 60 kg/ha K.
- positive
  Maximum net profit, 1491 dollars/ha, was achieved with 150 kg/ha NPSB combined with 60 kg/ha K in maize.
- positive
  The maximum marginal rate of return in maize, 1196.67%, was achieved with 150 kg/ha NPSB combined with 60 kg/ha K.
- positive
  The maximum number of seeds per ear of maize, 705.87 ± 25.61, was attained with 150 kg/ha NPSB and 60 kg/ha K.
Long-term effects of plastic mulching on soil structure, organic carbon and yield of rainfed maize · 2023
- positive
  Biodegradable film mulch increased nine-year mean grain yield by 2413 kg ha−1.
  compared with control
Respons keserempakan berbunga dan mutu benih beberapa galur jagung manis (Zea mays subsp. mays L.) terhadap aplikasi dosis pupuk boron · 2023
- positive
  Boron at 15 kg ha-1 performed best for cob weight, seed weight and seed count.
Effect of Boron and Iron on Growth and Yield of Baby Corn (Zea mays L.) · 2023
- positive
  Boron (7 kg/ha) + Iron (0.5%) increased cob yield without husk to 2.65 t/ha compared with other treatments.
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  Boron (7 kg/ha) + Iron (0.5%) gave the maximum net returns of 55,297.00 INR/ha compared with other treatments.
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  Boron (7 kg/ha) + Iron (0.5%) increased cob yield with husk to 8.31 t/ha compared with other treatments.
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  Boron (7 kg/ha) + Iron (0.5%) gave the maximum number of cobs per plant (2.13) compared with other treatments.
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  Boron (7 kg/ha) + Iron (0.5%) increased green fodder yield to 19.14 t/ha compared with other treatments.
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  Boron (7 kg/ha) + Iron (0.5%) gave the maximum gross returns of 81,700.00 INR/ha compared with other treatments.
  compared with other treatments
cites 1 paper here
Effect of Poultry Manure, Vermicompost and Boron on Growth and Yield of Maize · 2023
- positive
  The combined treatment produced Number of Seeds per cob of 302.67.
Effect of Biofertilizer and Micronutrient on Growth and Yield of Summer Maize (Zea mays L.) · 2023
- positive
  Azotobacter plus boron and zinc gave the highest number of grains/row at 34.66.
- positive
  Azotobacter plus boron and zinc gave the highest grain yield at 4.97 t/ha.
- positive
  Azotobacter plus boron and zinc gave the highest seed index at 30.33 g.
- positive
  Azotobacter plus boron and zinc gave the highest stover yield at 9.82 t/ha.
ROLE OF NANO AND METALLIC BORON FOLIAR NUTRITION ON WATER STRESS REDUCING IN SWEET CORN YIELD AND ITS COMPONENTS · 2023
- positive
  Nano boron at 5 mg L-1 improved grain yield of sweet corn to 5.93 and 5.96 t ha-1.
  compared with other concentrations under study
- positive
  Nano boron at 5 mg L-1 significantly increased ear length, number of rows per ear and number of grains per row relative to the other concentrations.
  compared with other concentrations under study
The Effect of Planting Dates and Spraying with Boron and Sulfur on Raising the Yield Efficiency of Maize (Zea mays L.) · 2023
- positive
  Sulfur and boron spraying gave the highest number of ears in maize, 1.68 ears.
- positive
  The first planting date combined with sulfur and boron gave the highest ear number, ear pod number and row number of maize.
- positive
  Sulfur and boron spraying gave the highest biological yield, 7.94 t per unit area.
- positive
  Sulfur and boron spraying gave the highest total grain yield, 12.69 t per unit area.
- positive
  The first planting date combined with sulfur and boron gave the highest 300-seed weight, total grain yield and biological yield of maize.
Influence of Boron and Growth Regulator on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.) North East Plane Zone · 2023
- positive
  Soil and foliar boron with GA3 -150 ppm gave more grains per maize row (33.63).
- positive
  Soil and foliar boron with GA3 -150 ppm gave the highest maize harvest index (35.97 %).
- positive
  Soil and foliar boron with GA3 -150 ppm gave higher maize seed index (25.630 g).
- positive
  Soil and foliar boron with GA3 -150 ppm gave higher maize seed yield (5.40 t/ha).
- positive
  Soil and foliar boron with GA3 -150 ppm gave more cobs per maize plant (1.67).
- positive
  Soil and foliar boron with GA3 -150 ppm gave higher maize Stover yield (9.60 t/ha).
cites 1 paper here
Effect of silicon and boron on growth and yield of sweet corn · 2024
- positive
  Silicon at 100 kg/ha with boron at 1.50 kg/ha produced significantly higher number of grains per cob in sweet corn (374.5).
- positive
  Silicon at 100 kg/ha with boron at 1.50 kg/ha produced significantly higher number of grains row per cob in sweet corn (16.5).
- positive
  Silicon at 100 kg/ha with boron at 1.50 kg/ha produced significantly higher number of grain per rows in sweet corn (24.7).
Effect of seaweed (Kappaphycus alvarezii) sap and boron on growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) · 2024
- positive
  Seaweed sap and boron treatment recorded maximum seed yield in maize (6.40 t/ha).
  compared with control (N-P-K 120-60-60 kg/ha)
- positive
  Seaweed sap and boron treatment recorded maximum seed index in maize (27.80).
  compared with control (N-P-K 120-60-60 kg/ha)
- positive
  Seaweed sap and boron treatment recorded maximum number of cobs per maize plant (1.90).
  compared with control (N-P-K 120-60-60 kg/ha)
- positive
  Seaweed sap and boron treatment recorded maximum number of grains per cob in maize (258.00).
  compared with control (N-P-K 120-60-60 kg/ha)
The influence of agrochemicals on photosynthetic activity and the yield of grain corn hybrids in the Lower Volga region · 2024
- positive
  Combined NPK with Agree`s Boron and Agree`s Aminovit gave the maximum grain yield of corn hybrids.
Effect of foliar application of zinc and boron on growth and yield of sweet corn (Zea mays L. Saccharata) · 2024
- positive
  The same treatment produced higher cob length of 23.28 cm.
- positive
  The same treatment produced a higher harvest index of 40.41%.
Influence of zinc and boron on growth and yield of maize · 2024
- positive
  The combined treatment maximized straw yield at 16.37 t/ha.
- positive
  The combined treatment maximized grain weight per cob at 90.05 g.
- positive
  The combined treatment maximized grain yield at 7.82 t/ha.
- positive
  The combined zinc and boron treatment maximized the maize benefit to cost ratio at 2.43.
- positive
  The combined treatment maximized grains per row at 31.27.
Integrated approaches for enhancing seed yield in heat resilient maize hybrid (Zea mays L.) RCRMH-2 · 2024
- positive
  The full foliar nutrient combination yielded the highest number of seeds per cob (259.83).
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  The full foliar nutrient combination yielded the highest seed yield per ha-1 (34.13 q).
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  The full foliar nutrient combination yielded the highest at harvest (195.3 cm).
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  The full foliar nutrient combination yielded the highest 100 seed weight (31.88 g).
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  The full foliar nutrient combination yielded the highest cob weight (100.39 g).
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  The full foliar nutrient combination yielded the highest cob diameter (4.43 cm).
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  The full foliar nutrient combination yielded the highest cob length (15.82 cm).
  compared with other treatments
Influence of potassium and boron fertilization on earliness some flowering ,growth characters and grain yield of maize hybrids . · 2024
- positive
  Potassium fertilization and boron spraying enhanced grain yield.
- positive
  Boron spraying up to 800 mg/L B/fad. significantly increased grain yield.
STUDY OF THE INFLUENCE OF PLANT DENSITY AND FERTILIZER ON THE YIELD OF CORN HYBRIDS · 2024
- positive
  DKS 3795 maximum yield was 9.7 at 70 thousand plants/ha, 4.3 t/ha above control.
  compared with control variant
- positive
  DKS 3972 maximum yield was 10.8 t/ha, 5.0 t/ha above control.
  compared with control variant
cited by 1 paper here
FORMATION OF ELEMENTS OF THE YIELD STRUCTURE AND YIELD OF CORN HYBRIDS DEPENDING ON PLANT DENSITY AND FERTILIZER · 2024
- positive
  At 60 thousand plants/ha with zinc and boron fertilization, DKS 3795 had the maximum number of ears per plant, 1.2.
- positive
  At 60 thousand plants/ha with zinc and boron fertilization, DKS 4351 had the maximum grain number per cob, 580.3 pcs.
  compared with control variant
- positive
  At 60 thousand plants/ha with zinc and boron fertilization, DKS 4351 had the maximum grain yield per ear, 86.2%.
- positive
  At 60 thousand plants/ha with zinc and boron fertilization, DKS 3795 had the maximum grain number per cob, 501.7 pcs.
  compared with control variant
- positive
  At 60 thousand plants/ha with zinc and boron fertilization, DKS 4351 had the maximum number of ears per plant, 1.3 units.
- positive
  At 60 thousand plants/ha with zinc and boron fertilization, DKS 3972 had the maximum grain number per cob, 569.8 pcs.
  compared with control variant
- positive
  At 60 thousand plants/ha with zinc and boron fertilization, DKS 3972 had the maximum number of ears per plant, 1.3.
- positive
  At 60 thousand plants/ha with zinc and boron fertilization, DKS 3972 had the maximum grain yield per ear, 86.4%.
- positive
  At 60 thousand plants/ha with zinc and boron fertilization, DKS 3795 had the maximum grain yield per ear, 85.5%.
cites 1 paper here
OPTIMIZING FODDER CROP PRODUCTIVITY IN MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.) VARIETY KAPTAN UNDER FARMYARD MANURE AND BORON APPLICATION LEVELS STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCED YIELD AND QUALITY · 2025
- positive
  FYM 9 ton with boron 5 kg resulted in maximum food yield of 26.95 tons per hectare.
  compared with Control (No Fertilizer)
EVALUATING THE ROLE OF INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT IN ENHANCING COB CHARACTERISTICS AND PRODUCTIVITY OF MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.) · 2025
- positive
  Boron increased grains per row, with T2 highest at 29.6 in 2018 and 29.2 in 2019.
- positive
  T2 produced grain yields of 68.67 q/ha and 71.67 q/ha.
Effect of nitrogen management with boron application on growth of maize (Zea mays L.) · 2025
- positive
  T₂ recorded maximum maize plant height and dry matter accumulation.
Impact of Biofertilizers, Organic Fertilizers, and Foliar Application of Boron on Yield Characteristics of Maize (Zea mays L.) · 2025
- positive
  Combined biofertilization, high manure rates and boron spraying improved maize dry matter yield, grains per cob and grain yield.
Effect of phosphate solubilizing bacteria and boron on growth and yield of baby corn (Zea mays L.) · 2025
- positive
  PSB plus boron gave the highest number of cobs per plant (2.56).
- positive
  PSB plus boron gave the highest cob yield without husk (4.90 t/ha).
- positive
  PSB plus boron gave the highest green fodder yield (22.18 t/ha).
- positive
  PSB plus boron gave the highest cob length (21.63 cm).
- positive
  PSB plus boron gave the highest cob yield with husk (15.56 t/ha).
Productivity and sustainability of maize-sunflower system under long-term boron fertilization in an Inceptisol · 2025
- positive
  Continuous boron at 2 kg ha−1 significantly increased maize yield to 6.61 t ha−1.
cites 2 papers here
Early Symptom Characterisation and Mitigation of Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease · 2026
- positive
  Foliar boron at 15 mg L −1 significantly increased aboveground biomass yield versus untreated inoculated maize.
  compared with the inoculated plants with no treatments
cites 1 paper here
Effect of Soil and Foliar Application of Boron on Physicochemical Properties of Maize · 2026
- positive
  The highest maize grain yield was obtained with 3 kg ha-1 soil-applied B plus 6 kg ha-1 foliar-applied boron.
cites 1 paper here

Papers reporting a negative result or no effect 11

Boron chemistry in selected Virginia soils and hydroxy aluminum and iron systems · 1985
- no effect
  A yield response of corn plants to B application did not occur on the soils.
Boron Effect on Mineral Nutrients of Maize · 1989
- negative
  Interrupting B supply from tasseling to maturity significantly reduced maize ear and total yield.
cited by 1 paper here
Response of maize to boron fertilization · 1998
- negative
  Higher boron rates decreased maize grain yield compared with 2 kg B/ha, especially in the first year of testing.
  compared with 2 kg B/ha application
Coal Fly Ash and Lime Stabilized Biosolids as an Ameliorant for Boron Deficient Acidic Soils · 1999
- no effect
  B fertilizer application had no significant effect on corn dry weight yield.
Foliar nutrition of baby corn (Zea maysL.) · 2006
- no effect
  B treatments failed to influence baby corn growth and yield.
COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF FOLIAR AND SOIL APPLIED BORON ON GROWTH AND FODDER YIELD OF MAIZE · 2011
- negative
  Soil boron at 2 kg ha -1 was less effective for maize growth and yield than foliar boron.
  compared with foliarly applied boron
INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF BORON AND ZINC ON CORN SEED SET IN MAZANDARAN IRAN · 2015
- no effect
  Zinc combined with boron had no significant effect on grain yield.
- no effect
  Boron alone had no significant effect on grain yield.
Genotypic effects on boron concentrations and response on boron fertilization in maize inbred lines · 2016
- no effect
  Foliar boron did not significantly change maize grain yield.
  compared with treatments
cited by 1 paper here
Effects of Increasing Application Doses of Borax and Boric acid on Nutrient Element Uptake of Maize (Zea mays L.) · 2017
- negative
  Increasing B applications decreased dry matter yield.
Nutritional assessment and yield of corn as a function of boron rates and zinc fertilization · 2019
- no effect
  Increasing boron rates had no significant influence on fall corn grain yield.
- no effect
  Increasing boron rates had no significant influence on spring and summer corn grain yield.
cited by 1 paper here
Boron availability and fertilizer response of maize in soils from sub‐Saharan Africa · 2024
- no effect
  B fertilization did not increase yield at any of 15 sites.
- negative
  B fertilization reduced yields at five sites, likely because of toxicity.
cites 3 papers here

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boron atom · Yield · Zea mays (maize)

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boron atom on Zea mays (maize) against other targets

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