Different cultivation patterns affect the grain yields of winter wheat by regulating growth and development. In this study, the growth of wheat was observed for two years (2008-2009 and 2009-2010). We established three cultivation patterns: 25 cm uniform row planting pattern; "20 cm + 40 cm" wide-narrow row planting pattern (wide-narrow row spacing is 40 cm and 20 cm respectively); and "20 cm + 40 cm" furrow planting pattern (double lines in the furrow with 20 cm spacing, 40 cm between furrows, and ridge height of 15 cm). Three irrigation treatments viz. 90, 135 and 180 mm were established. Results showed that furrow planting pattern improved the ratio of variable over maximum fluorescence (Fv/Fm).With increasing irrigation amount, Fv/Fm increased, the amplification declined, and the net photosynthetic rate in flag leaves increased. However, such effect was not obvious beyond the irrigation range stipulated. Therefore, we recommend the furrow planting pattern, which resulted in stable yield and 135 mm deficit irrigation as optimum considering the water shortage in the area.

Ceratovacuna lanigera Zehntner is a major leaf pest of sugarcane. Widely distributed, it affects both the yield and quality of sugarcane in China. This study aimed to assess real yield and sugar yield losses, and the effect of C. lanigera damage on emergence of newly planted and ratoon cane under current production levels. Field experiments were carried out from 2014 to 2016 in Yunnan Province China. At maturity, plants were harvested and weighed to determine yield, and the effect on sugarcane quality and sucrose content analyzed. Real yield decreased by average of 46,185 kg hm-2 (range: 37,545-61,845 kg hm-2) in damaged versus undamaged areas, with an average yield loss rate of 35.9% (28.5-45.7%). Juice yield decreased by an average of 3.01% (2.4-4.13%) and sucrose content by 6.38% (5.48-8.16%). Juice brix decreased by an average of 7.66°BX (6.95-9.05°BX) and juice gravity purity by 12.35% (8.43-19.97%). In contrast, the reducing sugar content increased by an average of 1.21% (1.01-1.3%). Emergence rates of newly planted cane decreased by an average of 26.0% (24.7-27.3%). The emergence number of ratoon cane decreased by 66,834 hm2 (57,429-76,238 hm-2) and relative emergence loss rates of ratoon cane decreased by an average of 57.8% (57.6-58.0%). These findings confirm that C. lanigera damage severely affects sugarcane yield and quality in Yunnan Province. The results will help the implementation of effective control measures, thereby supporting sustainable development of the Chinese sugar industry.