Journal of FARM SCIENCES, Vol 27, No 4 (2014)

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Growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids as influenced by application of N, P, K and S levels

Dechassa Hirpa Dibaba, C.S. Hunshal, S.M. Hiremath, J.S. Awaknavar, M.C. Wali, B.T. Nadagouda, C.P. Chandrashekar

Abstract


Experiments were conducted during 2010 and 2011 kharif seasons at the Agricultural Research Station, Mudhol to investigate the response of three maize hybrids viz. QPM-1 (single cross hybrid with protein), Pinnacle (single cross hybrid –Normal) and Arjun, (EH-434042) to NPK (100%, 150% and 200% RDF) and sulphur levels (20, 30, 40 kg ha-1).  Among the hybrids, Pinnacle recorded significantly higher grain yield (11360 kg ha-1) than QPM-1 (8046 kg ha-1) but was on par with Arjun (10650 kg ha-1). Among the NPK levels F3 (300:150:75 kg NPK ha-1) produced the highest yield (10350 kg ha-1) and was on par with F2 (225:112.5:56.25 NPK ha-1). Application of 40 kg S recorded the highest yield (10680 kg ha-1) and was on par with 30 kg S (10180 kg ha-1). Interactions of all the three factors showed that Pinnacle recorded significantly the highest yield at F3S3 (13200 kg ha-1).


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