"Corn (Zea mays L.) hybrid relative maturity selection can be an inexpensive tool to manage yield potential and crop water requirements. Short season hybrids have reduced water requirements compared to full season hybrids but may reduce yield potential. My research focus on selecting optimum hybrid maturities depending on the ability to irrigate as a way to enhance crop productivity and stability. So far we observed that under irrigated conditions, relatively late hybrid maturities may increase yields due to a greater yield potential, and under rainfed conditions, early maturities may be advantageous by providing more stable yields." ~ Juan Di Salvo, MS student with Dr. Montse Salmeron