Expected Yield Loss from Defoliation

Development
Stage at Defoliation (%)
Defoliation 10 25 50 75 100
% Yield Loss
V2 0 3 4 5 18
V6 0 3 5 8 26
R2 2 4 9 15 37
R4 7 13 18 36 83
R6 6 6 7 14 33
R7 0 0 0 0 0



NOTE: Vegetative and reproductive staging.

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