The phenological evolution of the corn crop has been assessed
from April to October in both years in two different fields (Fig. 1).
Each year, the study field (29 9 m2
) was divided into three plots:
two cultivated plots that are homogeneous in terms of soil and
management (2011: MZ211 and MZ311; 2012: MZ212and MZ312)
and one bare soil used as a control plot (MZ111 and MZ112).
Measurements were taken in two types of locations within each
cultivated plot: at the base of the plants with-in rows (P) and
between rows of plants (I). Additionally, measurements were taken
on bare soil (S) in the control plot which was cleaned of weeds
during the measurement campaign.