美国农民大卫·胡拉在2013年创造了28 560 kg/hm²的世界玉米高产纪录。在分析大卫·胡拉高产竞赛史的基础上, 从土壤培育、选择品种、耕作栽培、运筹水肥、防治病害等方面研究了他的创纪录历程, 总结他的成功经验及其对玉米生产的启示, 为中国玉米高产创建提供借鉴。

David Hula, an American Virginia farmer, has broken the world record for maize yield with 28 560 kg/ha in the 2013 National Corn Yield Contest of USA. After reviewing his history of maize yield contests as an entrant, creation of the new world record yield was stated comprehensively, in details of soil activation, cultivar selection, delicate and precise planting, irrigation and fertilizer management, disease control etc. His successful experience of keeping health of both maize and soil was summarized, and the enlightenments for maize production were also proposed.

国家自然科学基金项目(31271658)、山东省旱地作物水分高效利用创新团队项目(20121025)、国家科技支撑计划(2011BAD09B01-2)