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Why is protecting the flag leaf so critical?

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Why is protecting the flag leaf so critical?

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The flag leaf or the flag leaf and the second last leaf drive grain filling. Perhaps as much as 50% or more of grain yield is due to the sugars and starches produced by these leaves. If this leaf area is lost, kernels will not fill properly causing yield and quality losses.

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