Effects of Poultry Manure, Household Waste Compost and Inorganic Fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.)

Experiments were conducted during rabi season of 2019 and 2020 at the Department of Agronomy, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai to assess the performance of fodder maize (Zea mays L.) under varying combinations of organic manures and inorganic fertilizers. An experiment was laid out in split plot design with four organic treatments in main-plots viz., No manure, farm yard manure (25 t/ha), vermicompost (12 t/ ha), poultry manure (12 t /ha) and four fertilizer treatments in subplots with levels of No fertilizer, 125% RDF, 100% RDF, 75% RDF. Recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF) for fodder maize crop is 60 kg N ha-1: 40 kg P2O5 ha-1: 20 kg K2O ha-1. The organic manures were applied as per the N equivalent basis to inorganic nutrient recommendation. The results revealed that all the maize growth parameters, green and dry fodder yield were significantly affected with the application of organic manures and fertilizer levels. Growth parameters viz., taller plants, more number of leaves per plant, higher leaf area index, stem girth, leaf stem ratio were observed under the combined application of poultry manure @ 12 t/ha and fertilizer level of 75% RDF. The highest green matter yield and dry fodder yield were recorded with the integrated application of poultry manure @ 12 t/ ha along with the fertilizer level of 75 % RDF.

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Mineral Nutrition and Quality of Maiz (Zea Mays L.) as Affected by Household Waste Compost, Poultry Manure and Inorganic Fertilizers

IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences ◽

10.9790/3008-0324452 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 44-52 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

N. Hossain

Keyword(s):

Zea Mays ◽

Mineral Nutrition ◽

Zea Mays L ◽

Poultry Manure ◽

Household Waste ◽

Inorganic Fertilizers

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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

Journal of Tropical Soils ◽

10.5400/jts.2013.v18i1.53-58 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 53 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

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]

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Effets du vermicompost à base d’ordures ménagères associées aux balles de riz sur les paramètres agronomiques du maïs (Zea mays L.)

Journal of Applied Biosciences ◽

10.35759/jabs.154.3 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 154 ◽

pp. 15862-15870

Author(s):

Arnauth Martinez GUEI ◽

Ferdinand Gohi Bi ZRO ◽

Sidiky BAKAYOKO ◽

Fabrice Djè Bi TA

Keyword(s):

Zea Mays ◽

Zea Mays L ◽

Growth Yield ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Household Waste ◽

Total Biomass ◽

Eudrilus Eugeniae ◽

Rice Husks ◽

Corn Plants ◽

And Control

Objectifs : Cette étude se veut de produire et de déterminer la valeur fertilisante du vermicompost, et mesurer les effets de ce vermicompost sur la croissance et le rendement du maïs. Méthodologie et résultats : Les travaux ont d’abord consisté à élaborer un compost d’ordures ménagères puis son vermicompost associé par inoculation du ver de terre Eudrilus eugeniae (Kinb.), et ensuite à évaluer leurs effets sur la production du maïs à travers un essai conduit en milieu naturel au sein de l’Université Jean Lorougnon Guedé Daloa. Les traitements sont composés d’un témoin constitué d’un sol de jachère, d’un compost d’ordures ménagères associées aux balles de riz et du vermicompost correspondant. Les résultats ont révélé que le vermicompost a les teneurs les plus importantes en N, P et K, mais les plus faibles concentrations en Cu, Zn et Pb. Les plants de maïs croissent mieux sur le vermicompost par comparaison au compost et au témoin. De plus, le traitement de vermicompost a produit la biomasse racinaire (45,625 ± 1,812 kg.ha-1), le nombre de grains par plant (391,68 ± 17,20 kg.ha-1) et la biomasse totale des grains de maïs (2608,969 ± 50,914 kg.ha-1) les plus élevés. Conclusions et application des résultats : Les travaux ont révélé l’importance de l’espèce Eudrilus eugeniae dans la formation d’un compost de bonne qualité chimique. Les paysans peuvent utiliser le vermicompost d’ordures ménagères associées aux balles de riz pour améliorer le rendement des cultures de maïs. Mots clés : Vermicompost d’ordures ménagères, Balles de riz, maïs, croissance, rendement. ABSTRACT Objectives: This study aims to produce and determine the fertilizing value of vermicompost, and to measure the effects of this vermicompost on the growth and yield of corn. Methods and results: The work consisted first of all in developing a household waste compost then its associated vermicompost by inoculation of the earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae (Kinb.), and then in evaluating their effects on the production of maize through a trial conducted in the natural environment in Jean Lorougnon Guedé University of Daloa. The treatments consisted of a control consisting of fallow soil, household waste compost associated with rice husks and the corresponding vermicompost. The results revealed that vermicompost has the highest levels of N, P and K, but the lowest concentrations of Cu, Zn Guei et al., J. Appl. Biosci. 2020 Effets du vermicompost à base d’ordures ménagères associées aux balles de riz sur les paramètres agronomiques du maïs (Zea mays L.) 15863 and Pb. Corn plants grow better on vermicompost compared to compost and control. In addition, the vermicompost treatment produced root biomass (45.625 ± 1.812 kg.ha-1), the number of grains per plant (391.68 ± 17.20 kg.ha-1) and the total biomass of grain (2608.969 ± 50.914 kg.ha-1) the highest. Conclusion and application of findings: The work revealed the importance of the species Eudrilus eugeniae in the formation of a compost of good chemical quality. Farmers can use household vermicompost associated with rice hulls to improve the yield of maize crops. Keywords: Household waste vermicompost, rice husks, maize, growth, yield.

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