Effects of Planting Method and a Combination of Organic and Inorganic Nitrogen on Maize (Zea mays) Growth
Durgesh Kumar Maurya *
Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture Science and Allied Industries, Rama University, Kanpur-209217, India.
Ravikesh Kumar Pal
Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture Science and Allied Industries, Rama University, Kanpur-209217, India.
Raghvendra Singh
Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture Science and Allied Industries, Rama University, Kanpur-209217, India.
Sarvesh Kumar
Department of Ag. Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture Science and Allied Industries, Rama University, Kanpur-209217, India.
Mahendra Yadav
CSA University, Kanpur, India.
Mandeep Kumar
CSA University, Kanpur, India.
Shravan Kumar Maurya
CSA University, Kanpur, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Two lead treatments (flatbed and raised bed) and five nitrogen treatments (100 percent inorganic source, 100% farm yard manure, 50% inorganic source + 50% by farm yard manure, 75% inorganic source + 25% by farm yard manure, and 100% inorganic source + 25% by farm yard manure) were used in the triplicate study, which was conducted using a split plot design. The samples were analyzed 25, 50, and 75 days after sowing. The administration of treatment T3 (50% IO + 50% FYM) produced the tallest number of plants, as well as the most leaves per plant, weight per plant, and dry weight per plant, according to the results. On the shortest day, 50% tasseling was noted; nevertheless, this occurred with T1 (100% IO) application. Therefore, the combination of organic nitrogen sources with inorganic nitrogen sources in T3 (50% Inorganic + 50% Farm yard manure) with litter improved the performance of maize. It is recommended to use beds with 50% Inorganic + 50% Farm yard manure for crop growth.
Keywords: Chemical fertilizers, combined management of nutrients, growth criteria, natural and artificial & planting methods.