Xinjiang is one of the main droughty areas, the erosion of sand and salt soil are serious. However, the maize in growth stage needs large amount of water, and maize is very sensitive to salt-stress.

新疆是我国主要的干旱地区之一，土壤的沙化、盐渍化严重，而玉米生育期内需水量较大，对盐碱也很敏感，干旱、盐碱已成为制约新疆玉米扩大面积、提高产量的重要因素。

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