Vol. 7, Issue 4 (2019)
Nitrogen management through organic and inorganic sources in popcorn (Zea mays everta)
Author(s): Rathod AM, Patel PM Patel, Patel HK and Ranva M
Abstract: The field studies was carried out at the College Agronomy Farm, B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand (Gujarat) with a view to study the “Nitrogen management through organic and inorganic sources in popcorn (Zea mays everta)†during rabiseason of the year 2017-18. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Block Design with four replications. Sustainable agricultural productivity might be achieved through a wise use of INM. Integrated use of chemical and organic fertilizer on yield and yield components of maize is very crucial for assurance of food security though improvement of the stock of plant nutrients in the soils and the rapid uptake of plant nutrients, thus, limiting losses to the environment thus reduce inorganic (fertilizer) input cost. Different kinds of organic materials such as FYM, animal manures, green manures, crop residues, composts, and industrial wastes have been used in maize systems. Hence an attempt has been made in this review to elaborate the effects of INM on various growth parameters, nutrient uptake and yield of maize based on the available literature. The present experiment results revealed that significantly higher value of quality parameters viz. protein content and popping percent of grains was found in treatment receiving 75% N through Urea + 25% N through vermicompost. Similarly, higher value of chemical parameters viz. available N, P2O5 and K2O of soil after harvest, N, P and K content in grain and stover was found in treatment with 75% N through Urea + 25% N through vermicompost.
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Rathod AM, Patel PM Patel, Patel HK, Ranva M. Nitrogen management through organic and inorganic sources in popcorn (Zea mays everta). Int J Chem Stud 2019;7(4):1655-1658.
