Performance of Gluconate and Lactate Based Formulations on Plant Growth and Yield Attributes in Maize (Zea mays L.)

B. Prasanna Kumar *

Division of Research and Development, Sahasra Crop Science Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad – 500070, India.

B. Gouthami

Department of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences, Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad – 500043, India.

B. Joseph

Department of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences, Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad – 500043, India.

A. Raja Reddy

Department of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences, Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad – 500043, India.

N. Sreerama Reddy

Division of Research and Development, Sahasra Crop Science Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad – 500070, India.

G. Prathiksha

Department of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences, Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad – 500043, India.

N. Lavanya

Department of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences, Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad – 500043, India.

N. Ramohan

Department of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences, Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad – 500043, India.

D. S. Sparjanbabu

Division of Research and Development, Sahasra Crop Science Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad – 500070, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

Aim: To check the efficacy of gluconate and lactate based formulations on plant growth and yield characteristics of maize.

Place and Duration of Study: School of Agricultural Sciences, Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad, spring 2021.

Methodology: The experiment was laid-out in Randomized Block Design (RBD), with Maize hybrid (DHM-117) spacing adopted (60 x 20 cm) with 4 replications. The treatments viz; T1: Control (No fertilizer), T2:100% RDF, T3: 75% RDF + 25% Sahasra Organic Formulations (SOF), T4:50% RDF + 50% SOF, T5: 25% RDF + 75% SOF, T6: 100% SOF. The RDF (N:72-80; P:24; K:20 kg/acre).

Results: The yield attributes were recorded intermittently and maximum grain yield (7,649.8 kg               ha-1) and Stover yield (8,859.87 kg ha-1) were recorded with T2 (100% RDF), followed by T3 (75% RDF + 25% Sahasra Organic Formulations). Similarly gross returns (₹ 123606.5 ha-1), net returns (₹ 87116.49 ha-1) and B: C (3.4) ratio was also recorded highest in T2 followed by T3 (75% RDF + 25 % SOF), while the lowest were recorded with T1 (control).

Conclusion: Adoption of gluconate and lactate based formulations enhanced soil fertility, soil organic carbon and yield in Maize crop. The study concluded that the integrated approach i.e., T3 (75% RDF + 25% SOF) has realized the highest net returns (₹ 82466.8 ha-1) and B: C ratio (3.4) in comparison to the 100% RDF treatment thus reducing the cost of fertilizers and benefiting the net returns to the farmers.

Keywords: Gluconate, lactate, innovative technologies, soil fertility, net returns


How to Cite

Kumar, B. Prasanna, B. Gouthami, B. Joseph, A. Raja Reddy, N. Sreerama Reddy, G. Prathiksha, N. Lavanya, N. Ramohan, and D. S. Sparjanbabu. 2022. “Performance of Gluconate and Lactate Based Formulations on Plant Growth and Yield Attributes in Maize (Zea Mays L.)”. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change 12 (11):676-84. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i1131020.