scholarly journals Rekayasa Pupuk Organik dan Pengaruhnya terhadap Potensi Hasil Tanaman Jagung Hibrida (Zea mays L.)

Jurnal Agro ◽  
10.15575/80 ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-49
Author(s):  
Rohana Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Potential Yield ◽  
Pineapple Waste

Penelitian rekayasa pupuk organik dan pengaruhnya terhadap potensi hasil tanaman jagung hibrida (Zea mays L.) telah dilakukan di Kebun Percobaan Fakultas Pertanian Univesitas Padjadjaran sejak Desember 2013 sampai akhir Februari 2014, bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh formula pupuk organik dan dosis terhadap potensi hasil tanaman jagung hibrida. Rancangan percobaan adalah Rancangan Acak kelompok dengan satu faktor perlakuan, yaitu formula pupuk organik A 4 t ha-1(kompos: jerami 30%, kasmur 10%, limbah buah nenas 20%, kohe sapi 20%, kohe kelinci 20%; 21 kg SP-36+ 4,5 kg KCl 60% t kompos-1). B 5 t ha- 1(kompos: jerami 40%, kasmur 10%, limbah buah nenas 10%, kohe sapi 30%, kohe kelinci 10%; 26 kg SP-36+ 5,5 kg KCl 60% t-1kompos)., C 5 t ha-1 (kompos: jerami 20%, kasmur 10%, limbah buah nenas 0%, kohe sapi 50%, kohe kelinci 20%; 30 kg SP-36+ KCl 60% 6,0 kg.). , D 4 t ha-1(kompos: jerami 20%, kasmur 10%, limbah buah nenas 10%, kohe sapi 60%, kohe kelinci  0%; 30 kg  SP-36 + 8,5 kg t-1 KCl 60%).E 5 t ha-1(kompos: jerami 50%, kasmur 0%, limbah buah nenas 0%, kohe sapi 50%, kohe kelinci 0%; 32 kg SP-36+ 7 kg KCl 60% t kompos-1), dan kontrol [K (tanpa formula pupuk organik)]. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa semua formula pupuk organik berpotensi meningkatkan bobot biomassa kering oven, bobot pipilan kering plot dan potensi hasil tanaman jagung per hektar. Formula E 5 t ha-1 berpotensi memberi hasil maksimum  10 t ha-1. Research about organic fertilizers formulation and its effect on maize yield potency was conducted at experimental field located in Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor Sumedang, West Java, since December 2013 until Februari 2014. The experiment was aimed to determine the effect of organic fertilizers formulas to maize yield potency, which was arranged using a randomized block design and repeated six times with six treatment factors A 4 t ha-1(compost of: straw  30%, spent muschroom substrate  10%, pineapple waste 20%, cow dung 20%, rabbit droppings 20%; 21 kg SP-36+ 4,5 kg KCl 60% t compost-1). B 5 t ha- 1(compost of: straw 40%, spent muschroom substrate  10%, pineapple waste10%, cow dung 30%, rabbit droppings 10%; 26 kg SP-36+ 5,5 kg KCl 60% t-1compost-1)., C 5 t ha-1 (compost of: straw 20%, spent muschroom substrate  10%, pineapple waste%, cow dung 50%, rabbit droppings 20%; 30 kg SP-36+ KCl 60% 6,0 kgt compost-1), D 4 t ha-1(compost of: straw 20%, kasmur 10%, pineapple waste 10%, cow dung 60%, rabbit droppings 0%; 30 kg  SP-36 + 8,5 kg t-1 KCl 60%t compost-1).E 5 t ha-1(compost of: straw 50%, spent muschroom substrate  0%, pineapple waste 0%, cow dung 50%, rabbit droppings 0%; 32 kg SP-36+ 7 kg KCl 60% t compost-1), dan control [K (withouthorganic fertilizer formula)]. The result indicated that organic fertilizer formulas increased dry matter weight, seed dry weight per plot and potential yield per hectare. Organic fertilizer formulas E5 t ha-1 potentiallygave the maximum yield of 10 t ha-1.

scholarly journals The Role of Indigenous Mycorrhiza in Combination with Cattle Manure in Improving Maize Yield (Zea Mays L) on Sandy Loam of Northern Lombok, Eastern of Indonesia

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wahyu Astiko ◽  
Ika Rochdjatun Sastrahidayat ◽  
Syamsuddin Djauhari ◽  
Anton Muhibuddin
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Sandy Loam ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Cattle Manure ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizers ◽  
Organic C

A glass house study was conducted to evaluate the contribution of indigenous arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi (AMF) in improving maize yield grown on sandy loam of Northern Lombok. The package of organic fertilizers treatments were tested including: without inoculation of mycorrhiza, inoculation mycorrhiza and no added inorganic fertilizers, inoculation of mycorrhiza with cattle manure added, inoculation of mycorrhiza with rock phosphate added and inoculation mycorrhiza with inorganic fertilizers. The treatments were arranged using a Completely Randomized Design with four replications. The results of the study show that the inoculation of AMF significantly increased soil concentration of N, available-P, K and organic-C by 37.39%, 60.79%, 66.66% and 110.15% respectively observed at 60 days after sowing (DAS). The similar trend was also found at 100 DAS, where those nutrients increased by 21.48%, 69%, 43.93% and 37.07%, respectively compared to control. The improving of soil fertility status was also reflected by nutrients uptake (i.e. N, P, K, Ca) as well as growth and yield of maize. N, P, K and Ca uptake increased by 1,608%, 1,121%, 533% and 534%, respectively. Roots and top dry biomass at 60 DAS increased by 718.40% and 337.67%, respectively. The trend increased of the biomass was followed by observation at 100 DAS. Yield components including cobs, grain and weight of 100 grains increased by 313.60%, 411.84% and 137.54%, respectively. In addition, the inoculation of AM with F2 contributed significantly to the spore numbers and root infection.[How to Cite : Astiko W, IR Sastrahidayat, S Djauhari, and A Muhibuddin. 2013. The Role of Indigenous Mycorrhiza in Combination with Cattle Manure in Improving Maize Yield (Zea Mays L) on Sandy Loam of Northern Lombok, Eastern of Indonesia. J Trop Soils, 18 (1): 53-58. doi: 10.5400/jts.2013.18.1.53][Permalink/DOI: www.dx.doi.org/10.5400/jts.2013.18.1.53]

scholarly journals Pengaruh Jenis Mikoriza dan Jumlah Populasi Tanaman Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Jagung Manis (Zea mays L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-99
Author(s):  
Multazam Palepi ◽  
Jumini Jumini ◽  
Syaffrudin Syaffrudin ◽  
Syaffrudin Syaffrudin
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Glomus Mosseae ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Sweet Corn ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Potential Yield ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Physiology Laboratory

Abstrak.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh jenis mikoriza dan populasi tanaman terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil jagung manis, serta interaksi antara jenis mikoriza dengan populasi tanaman terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil jagung manis. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan November 2017 sampai Januari 2018 di Desa Blang Krueng, Kecamatan Baitussalam, Kabupaten Aceh Besar. Rancangan Penelitian yang digunakan adalah Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) pola faktorial 3 x 2 dengan  3 ulangan. Faktor yang diteliti yaitu jenis mikoriza dan populasi tanaman. Faktor jenis mikoirza terdiri dari 3 taraf yaitu ; mikoriza glomus mosseae, gigaspora dan campuran. Faktor populasi tanman terdiri atas 2 taraf yaitu : satu benih dan dua benih. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan penggunaan jenis mikoriza campuran secara umum menghasilkan pertumbuhan dan  hasil  tanaman jagung yang lebih baik. Sedangkan populasi tamanan yang terbaik adalah satu tamanan. Selanjutnya Interaksi yang lebih baik terdapat  pada jenis mikoriza campuran dengan  populasi tamanan pada parameter diameter batang 15 HST dan 30 HST, berat basah akar dan berat buah berkelobot, diameter tongkol,berat buah tampa kelobot dan potensi hasil per hektar. The effect of Mycoriza Types and Number of Crop Populations on Growth and Yield of Sweet CornAbstractThis research purposes to know the effect of mycoriza types and the population of  the plants toward the growth and yield of sweet corn and the interaction between mycoriza types and the population of  the plants to the growth and yield of sweet corn. This research was carried out in November 2017 until Januari 2018 at Blang Krueng village, Baitussalam sub-district, Aceh Besar Regency and Physiology Laboratory, faculty of Agriculture, Syiah Kuala University. This research was conducted Randomized Block Design factorial pattern 3 x 2 with 3 replications. The factors studied in this research are mycoriza types and the population of  the plants. 3 types of mycoriza types are glomus mosseae mycoriza, gigaspora and the mixture of glomus mosseae and gigaspora. and 2 types of the population of  the plants are using one seed and two seed. The result of this research pointed out that the using of the mixture mycoriza type generally increased the growth and yield of sweet corn.  Whereas, the using of the population  of  the plants with one seed had showed the best result. And the better interaction is obtained in the mixture mycoriza with the population of  the plants in there after a good interaction is present in mixed mycorrhizae species with plan population on the diameter of tehstem 15 HST and 30 HST, the weight of the root base and the weight of the weighted fruit, the diameter of the cob weight of the without any weight fruit and the potential yield per hactare.

scholarly journals Response of Arabica Coffee Cultivated on Andisols on Organic Matter Applications

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pujiyanto .
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Arabica Coffee ◽  
Application Rates ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Rainfall Type ◽  
Leaf Water Deficit

Andisols  are characterized  by  dominance  of  amorphous  minerals  which form strong and stable bonding with organic matter, therefore Andisols always contain high organic matter. For that reason, organic fertilizer is generally not applied  on  Andisols,  because  it  is  assumed  that  it  will  not  give   any  positive effect  on  growth  or  yield.  The  experiment  was  aimed  to  evaluate  response  of mature Kartika 1  Arabica coffee variety (seven years old) cultivated on  Andisols applied with organic matter derived from cow dung manure. The experiment was carried out at Andungsari  Experimental Station located in Bondowoso District, East  Java. Elevation of the site was 1,150 m asl., with rainfall type of C (Schmidt &  Fergusson).  The  experiment  was    arranged  according  to  completely randomized  block  design  with  four  replications  to  evaluate  effect  of  ninecombination  treatments  of  application  rates  at   application  depths  of  50,  100, and 150 cm. The  range of organic fertilizers rates were  0 - 13.5 kg/tree/year. The experiment revealed that cow dung manure applications on Arabica coffee cultivated  on  Andisols  significantly  increased  yield  at  the  average  of  33% compared  to  the  untreated  crop.  No  significant  effect  of  the  treatment  onvariables of leaf water deficit and soil moisture content during dry season and root  density.  At  range  of  application  depths  of  50  -  150  cm,  the  deeper  the organic matter applications, the higher the yield will be.Key words: Andisols, Arabica coffee, organic matter, cow dung manure

scholarly journals The Effect of Mineral, Organic and Biofertilizeres on the Growth of Zea mays L.

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-77
Author(s):  
Bushra Mahmoud Alwan ◽  
Ahmed Majid Kareem
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Mineral Fertilizers ◽  
Maize Crop ◽  
Maize Plants ◽  
Planting Season

An Implemented pot experiment  has been conducted in Al-Qadisiyah city - sadder AL- Yusufiya - District 9 in Spring planting season 2016 to study the effect of the overlap between the mineral , organic and bio fertilization in some  growth indicators to maize crop (Zea mays) in Silt Loam texture soils with factorial experiement according to completely randomize  design (Complete random design) and with  three replicates. The expenneit has been done by adding  mineral fertilizers (240 kg N. ha-1 and 80 kg P. ha-1 and 120 kg K. ha-1) three levels (0, 50% and 100%) respectively; and two levels of organic fertilizer (0 and 10 Mg. ha-1) respectively; and two levels of bio-fertilizer (0 and 2 ml. L-1) respectively to the irrigation water. The addition of mineral , organic and bio fertilizers has a significant effecct on the dry matter amount  and the treatment (M2O1B1) is given the highest average of  the dry matter,which reaches to 57.27 g.pot-1 as compared with the control treatment (M0O0B0), reacches to 20.46 g.pot-1 and the increasing percentage reach to 179.91%. There are no significant differences between (M1O1B1) and (M2O1B1). The triple overlap among the metal and organic fertilizers and bio has a significant effect on increasing the percentages of N, P and K in maize plants%, the treatment (M2O1B1) has achieved the highest average of 3.67% N and 0.49% P and 2.19% K respectively, compared with the treatment control (M0O0B0) 2.21% N and 0.23% P and 1.33% K sequentially with  increasing which presentage reached  to  66.06 N% and 113.04 P% and 64.66 K%. There are no significant differences between the treatments (M1O1B1) and (M2O1B1).

scholarly journals The effect of the type of organic matter and a source of phosphorous on the growth, yield of corn (Zea mays L.) under different levels from phosphorous in gypsum soil

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 388-404
Author(s):  
Nashmi Ahmed Hilal ◽  
Noor AL-Dean Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Organic Matter ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Phosphate Fertilizer ◽  
Diammonium Phosphate ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Yield Traits ◽  
Sheep Manure

   A biological experiment was carried out for the purpose of knowing the effect of the type of organic matter, source and level of phosphorous on the growth and yield of corn (Zea mays L.) in gypsum soil.  The experiment was carried out in one of the agricultural fields in Salah al-Din Governorate / Al-Alam district in the year 2019. The study included three factors (type of organic fertilizer, phosphorous source and phosphorous level).  The factor included the type of organic fertilizer (not adding Z, compost K and sheep waste S), while the second factor included the source of phosphate fertilizer (Triple super phosphate T, diammonium phosphate D), and the third factor included phosphorous levels (0, 90, 180 and 270) kg P ha-1.  The experiment was carried out in three replications according to a randomized complete block design (RCBD).  Sheep manure outperformed compost in all growth and yield traits, and diammonium phosphate fertilizer outperformed Triple le super phosphate, and the level (270) kg P ha-1 was superior to the rest of the addition levels in all growth and yield traits. The interaction between sheep manure and diammonium phosphate fertilizer at the level of addition (270) kg P ha-1 gave the highest average in the dry weight of the vegetative mass after 45 and 75 days of planting, it reached (55.50 and 130.81) gm plant-1, respectively, Chlorophyll content in leaves (52.80) SPAD and grain yield reached (8119) kg ha-1.

scholarly journals Effect of Cow Dung as Organic Manure on the Productivity of Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp (Pigeon pea)

Mangifera Edu ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-17
Author(s):  
Oktavius Yoseph Tuta Mago ◽  
Yohanes Nong Bunga
Keyword(s):  
Cajanus Cajan ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Pigeon Pea ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Local Plant ◽  
Wet Weight

Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp is a local plant which not fully utilized by people in Sikka. This plant has a high nutrient content besides a potential of traditional medicine. This research is aimed to examine the effect of organic fertilizer on Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp productivity. This research was carried out in Geliting village of Sikka District from May to December 2019. Cow dung and agricultural by-product were used as organic fertilizers. Before applied to the plant, these ingredients were mixed and anaerobically fermented in 30 days. The fertilizer dosage are as follows, 0 kg/m2 (control), 0,5 kg/m2, 1 kg/m2, 1,5 kg/m2, 2 kg/m2, and 2,5 kg/m2. Randomized Block Design was used and examined variables were the flowering time, number of pods, and wet weight of seed. The result showed that there was no effect of organic fertilizer on Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp productivity.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pemberian Berbagai Sumber Biochar dan Berbagai Pupuk Kandang terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Produksi jagung hitam (Zea mays L.)

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-25
Author(s):  
Rikwan Kardo Berutu ◽  
Rizal Aziz ◽  
Sumihar Hutapea
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Nutrition Component

Black corn has its advantage compare to regular corn due to the nutrition component. This could lead the increase of demant to this corn variety. The Effect of providing various biochar sources and various manure on the growthand production of Zea mays black maiz L. The study used factorial randomized block design with two factors, namely the provision of various biochar sources which was combined into several organic fertilizer. Parameters observed were plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves, wet production weight/sample using klobot, wet production weight/plot using klobot,wet production weight/sample without klobot, wet production weight/plot without klobot, dru production weigh of pipil/sample, dry weight of production of onehundred grain pipil. The results of the study showed that the effect of giving various biochar of rice husk corn cobs of candlenut shells did not signficantly affect all observation parameters and various manure, namely cows, chickens and goats also did not significantly affect all observed parameters.

scholarly journals Respons Tanaman Jagung (Zea mays l.) Terhadap Pemberian Kombinasi Pupuk Anorganik dan Pupuk Organik Fermentasi (Porasi) Kotoran Sapi

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Rudi Priyadi ◽  
Ade Hilman Juhaeni ◽  
Candy Kusuma Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Sea Level ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Npk Fertilizer ◽  
Experimental Garden

This study aims to determine the dose combinations of inorganic fertilizers and the fermentation of organic cow dung that respond well to corna. This research was conducted by August to November 2020, in the experimental garden of the Agriculture Faculty, Siliwangi University, Mugarsari Village, Tamansari District, Tasikmalaya City with a height of 360 meters above sea level (m asl). The study used a randomized block design (RBD) with 6 treatments and was repeated 4 times. Dose tested P0 = control (without being given fertilizer), P1 = Poration of cow dung 20 t / ha, P2 = NPK 300 kg / ha, P3 = NPK 250 kg / ha + cow dung poration 5 t / ha, P4 = NPK 200 kg / ha + poration of cow dung 10 t / ha and P5 = NPK 150 kg / ha + poration of cow dung 15 t / ha. The results showed that the application of NPK fertilizer and cow dung could be responded to by corns, with the results of statistical analysis that was significantly different on plant height at 18 DAS, weight of 100 seeds and shelled weight per hectare.

scholarly journals OPTIMIZING NITROGENOUS FERTILIZER WITH AND WITHOUT COW DUNG ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF MAIZE (Zea mays L) IN DIGIL-MUBI, ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 264-273
Author(s):  
Mohammed D. Toungos
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Fertility Level ◽  
Open Market ◽  
Skills Acquisition ◽  
Nitrogenous Fertilizer ◽  
Significant Difference

The research, optimizing nitrogenous fertilizer with and without cow dung on the growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) in Digil-Mubi, Adamawa state, Nigeria, was conducted in Farm and skills acquisition center  Digil -Mubi, to determine the effects of nitrogenous fertilizer with and without cow dung on the growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) in the area. Seeds of maize was obtained from the open market in Mubi. Complete randomized design (CRD) was used and replicated three times. The trials were conducted during the 2018 cropping season at Digil - Mubi, Mubi Local Government, Adamawa state, Nigeria. Located in the Northern Guinea Savannah of Nigeria. Digil - Mubi is situated between latitude 100 10’’ and 100 30’’ North of the Equator and between longitude 130 10 and 130 30’’ E of the Greenwich meridian and at an altitude of 696 m above mean sea level (MSL). The results obtained, showed that, there were significant differences at P< 0.05 in terms of yield between treatment two (30Kg N + 0 tone cow dung and 60Kg N + 5 ton cow dung. But there were no significant difference at P< 0.05 in terms of yield between 90Kg N + 5 tones cow dung and 120Kg N + 5 tones cow dung. However, luxuriant growth was observed in 120Kg N + 5 tones cow dung than the 90Kg N + 5 tones cow dung.  Similarly, there were no significant difference in yield in the control plot ( 0Kg N + 0 tone cow dung) and 30Kg N + 0 tone cow dung.  But the growth performance varies based on the treatment’s combinations. The results obtained from this study showed that, combined application of nitrogen and cow dung in Digil Locality resulted in higher growth, yield and changes in some soil chemical properties than sole application of each nutrient source in the study area. The results also reveals that, the application of  90Kg N + 5 tones of cow dung gave the highest yield of 2,928Kg/ha-1 while  120Kg N + 5 tones of cow dung gave the highest vegetative yield. The lowest grain of 1,796Kg-1 was obtained at  30Kg N + 0 tone of cow dung. The application of 90Kg N + 5 tones of cow dung is therefore recommended in Digil – Mubi and it surroundings for maximum yield and maintenance of soil fertility level in the area.  

Improving soil fertility for maize (Zea mays L.) production using inorganic and organic fertilizer: A case of N: P: K 15: 15: 15 and biomass of Agroforestry trees

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 05-11
Author(s):  
K. Agyeman ◽  
J. J. Afuakwa ◽  
E. Owusu Danquah ◽  
K. O. Asubonteng
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizer ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Leaf Biomass ◽  
N Content

With increased pressure on cropping land, traditional soil fertility regeneration has become less effective. Farmers with no alternatives would therefore be compelled to cultivate on marginal lands, highly risking crop failure and food security. Soil fertility can be improved by employing Agroforestry principles of incorporating organic inputs into the soil. This study investigated the effects of leaf mulch of Gliricidia sepium, Senna siamea and Leucaena leucocephala and their combination with inorganic fertilizer on maize (Zea mays L) growth and yield. The study was conducted in a randomized completely block design at the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resource farm, KNUSTGhana. Fresh leaf biomass at 5 t ha]1 weight was incorporated into the soil and compared with the addition of inorganic fertilizer at 0, 30 and 60 kg N ha Â]1 levels. Soil laboratory analysis showed that the mineral content of the leaf biomass varied with L. leucocephala having the highest N content and S. siamea having the lowest N content. The addition of the different levels of the inorganic fertilizer to the leaf biomass significantly influenced the yield of maize. Combining leaf biomass of S. siamea, G. sepium and L. leucocephala with inorganic fertilizer significantly increased maize yield and can be recommended for improving maize and other crop production.

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