Response of maize (Zea mays L.) to combined application of organic and inorganic (soil and foliar applied) fertilizers

Afe, A. I.; Atanda, S A; Aduloju, M. O.; Ogundare, S. K.; Talabi, A. A.

doi:10.5897/ajb2015.14808

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“…It might be due to quick availability of nutrients especially phosphorous, which plays a crucial role in initiating primordia for the reproductive part of the plants. These results are in consistence with Prasad (2019) and Afe et al (2015). A similar trend was also observed for days to 50% silking.…”

Section: Absolute Growth Rate and Crop Growth Ratesupporting

confidence: 86%

Effect of treated sewage water and organic manure on growth indices, phenology, cob dimensions and economics of spring maize (Zea mays L.) in semi-arid region of Haryana, India

Kumar¹,

Devi²,

Kumar³

et al. 2022

EEC

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An experiment was conducted during spring 2020 at Student Farm, CCS Haryana Agricultural UniversityHisar, Haryana to study the effect of single cross hybrids, irrigation sources and organic manures on growthindices, phenology, cob dimensions and economics of maize. The experiment was laid out in split plotdesign with 3 replications consisting of two single cross hybrids(HQPM-1 and HQPM-5) and two irrigationsources (Canal water and Treated sewage water) in main plots while four levels of organic manure (Nomanure, 100% RDN though FYM, 100% RDN though vermicompost and 50% RDN though FYM + 50%RDNthough vermicompost) in subplots.HQPM-1 had earlier flowering, higher growth rate (absolute, crop andrelative), girth and length of cob, gross and net returns in comparison to HQPM-5. Similarly, application oftreated sewage water recorded earlier flowering, higher growth rates, cob dimensions and economics ascompared to canal water. So the treated water can be used for replacement of conventional water. Highestgrowth rates, cob dimensions, gross returns and earlier flowering was recorded with application of 100%RDN through vermicompost. However, highest net returns was achieved under 100% RDN through FYM.

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Section: Absolute Growth Rate and Crop Growth Ratesupporting

confidence: 86%

Effect of treated sewage water and organic manure on growth indices, phenology, cob dimensions and economics of spring maize (Zea mays L.) in semi-arid region of Haryana, India

Kumar¹,

Devi²,

Kumar³

et al. 2022

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“…Grain yield is the final result of many complex morphological and physiological processes taking place during the growth and development of crops [24]. The application of organics alone or in combination with mineral fertilizers led to increased maize grain yield compared to the control.…”

Section: Effects Of Combined Application Of Organic and Mineral Fertilizers On Maize Grain Yields On Umbric Cambisol And Ustic Oxisol Ovementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The integration of organic and inorganic fertilizers might have resulted into synergy and improved synchronization between nutrient release and uptake by plants leading to higher yields [25]. According to Vanlauwe et al [26] and Afe et al [24], the production of grain yield might be due to better growth, development and dry matter accumulation with proper supply of nutrients to plant and increase in the availability of other plant nutrients with the respective source of nitrogen application or extra crop produce can often be observed due to positive direct or indirect interactions between fertilizer and organic inputs as suggested by Magda et al [27]. The inorganic fertilizer provides most of the nutrients and the organic fertilizer increases soil physicochemical properties [17].…”

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Agro-Economic Implications of Combined Application of Organic and Mineral Fertilizers on Maize

Banye¹,

Fritz²,

François³

2020

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Continuous cultivation without adequate fertilizer application is responsible for plant nutrient depletion and yield decline of major food crops in sub-Saharan Africa. Field experiments were conducted on umbric Cambisol in Babungo and ustic Oxisol in Bansoa in the Western Highlands of Cameroon over two years to evaluate the effects of combined application of leaf biomass of agroforestry species and mineral fertilizers with their economic returns on maize yield performance. Ten treatments encompassing sole mineral fertilizer, sole leaf biomass of Calliandra, Leucaena, Acacia and Cassia, leaf biomasses combined with mineral fertilizer and absolute control were laid in a randomized complete block design and replicated three times. Data collected on maize grain yield was subjected to analysis of variance using XLSTAT version 2014 statistical software. In addition, an economic analysis was performed to evaluate the profitability of the different treatment combinations. The results showed significant differences (P ≤ 0.05) amongst the different treatments on maize yield on both soil types. The highest maize yields which stood at 5.93 t/ha and 6.01 t/ha were recorded in plots treated with Acacia and Cassia plus half recommended mineral fertilizer on umbric Cambisol and ustic Oxisol respectively. Economic analyses showed that Acacia and Cassia plus half recommended mineral fertilizer gave the highest net benefit and return to labor of 286500 FCFA and 5.1 on umbric Cambisol and 296051 FCFA and 5.3 on ustic Oxisol respectively. On both soils, all the treatments except Calliandra with half recommended mineral fertilizers were economically profitable with benefit to cost ratios that ranged from 2.02 to 2.92. Combined application of agroforestry tree species leaf biomass and mineral fertilizers is an appropriate technology to enhance maize grain yield and is economically profitable except Calliandra with half recommended How to cite this paper: Banye, N.E., Fritz, T.O. and François, N.V. (2020) Agro-Economic Implications of Combined Application of Organic and Mineral Fertilizers on Maize.

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“…To date, foliar supply of nutrients and biostimulants has been little explored in maize, often focusing on low input management systems in developing countries [13][14][15][16]. However, foliar application of nutrients and biostimulants during critical phenological stages and plant conditions has great application potential in intensive agricultural systems as well.…”

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Effects of Foliar-Applied Mixed Mineral Fertilizers and Organic Biostimulants on the Growth and Hybrid Seed Production of a Male-Sterile Inbred Maize Line

Boscaro,

Panozzo,

Piotto

et al. 2023

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Plants of inbred maize lines are characterized by low vigor due to their high rates of homozygosity and may, therefore, benefit from additional nutrients and biostimulants supplied via foliar spraying. The present study innovatively investigated the effects of foliar treatment with three commercial organic-mineral fertilizers/biostimulants on a male-sterile inbred line of maize at the five-leaf stage. The three fertilizers were characterized by their following content: (i) NPK + hydrolyzed animal epithelium + micronutrients (named ‘NPK + Hae + micro’), (ii) NK + humified peat (named ‘NK + Hp’), and (iii) PK + Ascophyllum nodosum extracts (named ‘PK + An’). The resulting shoot and root growth and seed yield and quality were compared to a control (C). Both NPK + Hae + micro and PK + An treatments enhanced root growth in the top 20 cm soil layer at the ten-leaf stage: root dry biomass increased by 80 and 24%, respectively, and the volumetric root length density by 61 and 17%. The two treatments also allowed for a larger number of commercial seeds to be produced (on average +16 bags per gross hectare vs. C) owing to a better seed caliber, which consequently reduced rates of seed disposal (−11 and −20% for PK + An and NPK + Hae + micro, respectively) and, in the case of NPK + Hae + micro, due to an increment in the number of kernels per ear (+5% vs. C). These effects were not associated with any significant changes in shoot growth, height, or leaf net CO2 assimilation. In this preliminary trial, peak commercial benefit was obtained with the use of hydrolyzed epithelium together with macro- and micronutrients. Further investigation into application timing and dose, and the means by which these products alleviate the effects of low vigor and stress conditions observed particularly under mechanical emasculation is, however, necessary for their full exploitation in the production of hybrid maize seeds.

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Response of maize (Zea mays L.) to combined application of organic and inorganic (soil and foliar applied) fertilizers

Cited by 10 publications

References 6 publications

Effect of treated sewage water and organic manure on growth indices, phenology, cob dimensions and economics of spring maize (Zea mays L.) in semi-arid region of Haryana, India

Effect of treated sewage water and organic manure on growth indices, phenology, cob dimensions and economics of spring maize (Zea mays L.) in semi-arid region of Haryana, India

Agro-Economic Implications of Combined Application of Organic and Mineral Fertilizers on Maize

Effects of Foliar-Applied Mixed Mineral Fertilizers and Organic Biostimulants on the Growth and Hybrid Seed Production of a Male-Sterile Inbred Maize Line

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