Effect of nutrient management on productivity of maize (Zea mays L.)

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted at “Effect of nutrient management on productivity of maize (Zea mays L.) conducted during kharif 2024 at Agriculture farm, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur on loamy sand soil. Application of 125% RDF to the maize crop significantly length of cob, number of seeds per cob, seed, stover and biological yield of maize as compared to control and 75% RDF and remained statistically at par with 100% RDF. Maximum net return and B : C ratio were recorded with application of 100% RDF. Results revealed that application of urban compost @ 5 t/ha significantly higher significantly length of cob, number of seeds per cob, seed, stover and biological yield of maize. Higher net and B : C was recorded with poultry manure @ 5 t/ha as compared to control and 1 FYM @ 10 t/ha and remained statistically at par with urban compost @ 5 t/ha.