Abstract
Light interception (LI) by the canopy is an important environmental factor that determines dry matter production and crop development. Using a geostatistical sampling-based method, we studied the spatial distribution of LI at different points, in different layers and profiles and in the entire cotton canopy. The results showed that the LI decreased with increasing height. During early development, the horizontal changes in LI were large for a given vertical point. However, the horizontal changes in LI were smaller during later development. Profile maps of the LI for the six plant densities showed that different LIs occurred during the early growth stage. In addition, the linear regressions between the total accumulated LIs of the different layers and the cottonseed yield revealed that the LI in the bottom layer and in the middle of two cotton rows significantly contributed to the cottonseed yield. Thus, a higher economic yield could be obtained by improving the micro-environment in these two layers.
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