Effects of row distance and nitrogen rate on canopy efficiency and yield of maize
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Effects of row distance and nitrogen rate on canopy efficiency and yield of maize
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Appropriate amount of nitrogen fertilizer and plant spacing are important agronomic practices to increase canopy efficiency and yield of maize. A field experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Experimental Field, Department of Agronomy and Agricultural Extension, University of Rajshahi, using a commonly cultivated hybrid maize variety (cv. ACI – 3110) during the period November 2015 to March 2016. The experiment consisted with three different row distances (S1, 85cm; S2, 75cm and S3, 65cm) and three nitrogen fertilizer (urea) rates (550 kg urea or 100% of conventional rate, 413 kg urea or 75% of conventional rate and 275 kg urea or 50% of conventional rate).The experiment was laid out in a split plot experimental design with three replications placing plant spacing in the main plots and nitrogen fertilizer in the sub plots. Except experimental treatments, standard agronomic practices were maintained for all plots. The results indicated that dense row distance (65 cm) can effectively increase canopy cover. At 60 days after sowing (DAS), maximum canopy cover (57.07%) was derived from 65cm row distance which was 7.06% and 8.65% higher than 75cm and 85cm row distance respectively. At 120 days after sowing, maximum canopy cover (82.04%) was also obtained from 65cm row distance and it was 14.63% and 36.12% higher than75cm and 85cm row distance respectively. Different yield components and yield (5.47 t/ha) was found highest with conventional fertilizer rate (550kg/ha). From our observation it can be suggested that 65 cm row spacing with 550 kg urea would be the best practice for maximizing canopy efficiency and maize productivity in the experimental area.
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Sabbir Ahmed, Momtaz Begum Shima, Nilufar Yasmin, Abu Mohammad Shahidul Alam, Mohammad Robiul Islam (2018), Effects of row distance and nitrogen rate on canopy efficiency and yield of maize; IJB, V12, N1, January, P126-135
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