Influence of land configurations and fertilizer levels on production potential of maize hybrids in vertisols under rainfed conditions

Jadhav, V.T. and Shelke, D.K. (2009) Influence of land configurations and fertilizer levels on production potential of maize hybrids in vertisols under rainfed conditions. Journal of Maharashtra Agricultural Universities, 34 (1). pp. 1-3.

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Abstract

The effects of land configuration and fertilizer (N, P and K) rates on the productivity of maize hybrids were studied in Parbhani, Maharashtra, India, during the kharif of 2003 and 2004. Maize hybrid Kargil recorded significantly higher grain yield (68.50 quintal ha-1) than Parbhani Shakti (59.31 quintal ha-1). The net monetary returns and benefit:cost ratio were higher for Kargil. The opening of furrow in every row at 30 days after sowing (DAS) resulted in 13.76% higher yield than the flat bed method. The application of higher levels of fertilizers (150:75:50 kg N, P2O5 and K2O ha-1) recorded the highest grain yield (69.08 quintal ha-1) and benefit:cost ratio (2.19). The combination between opening the furrow in every row and application of 150:75:50 kg NPK ha-1 for Kargil was optimum for obtaining higher yields and net returns. [1.0 quintal=100.0 kg]

Item Type: Article
Author Affiliation: Department of Agronomy, Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani - 431 402, India
Subjects: Plant Production
Divisions: Maize
Depositing User: Ms K Syamalamba
Date Deposited: 23 Sep 2011 09:07
Last Modified: 23 Sep 2011 09:07
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/2688

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