Abstract: In order to explore the effect of grain size and sowing depth on emergence and seedling growth,determining suitable grain size and sowing depth in mechanization of summer maize production of Southwest Hilly Area.In the split-plot design,using Zhenghong 505 as the test material,3 kinds of grain size was assigned to the main plot,and 3 sowing depth(2,6,10 cm) to the subplot,emergence rate of maize,seedling quality,yield and yield components have been investigated in drought condition.The results showed that compared with small grain,large grain had higher emergence rate,the seedling was more haleness and grew better in drought,and there was a certain effect of increasing yield ultimately;Shallow sowing(2 cm) was conducive to the emergence,and the growth vigor of the seedlings of 6 cm sowing depth was best just when emerging,then the 10 cm depth of the seedling grew gradually strong,and obviously better at the 5 leaf period(large and medium grain)-7 leaf period(small grain) than shallow sowing treatment,which also showed a certain increase in yield.Therefore,in the dry land or dry season,choosing large grain and suitable sowing depth in maize production can effectively better sthong seedlings,improve the resistance of drought,and achieve the purpose of producing income insurance.

Key words: Maize, Sowing depth, Seedling, Drought, Yield

CLC Number: 

• S513.01