Effect of Planting Methods and Fertilizer Levels on Growth, Yield and Economics of Maize (Zea mays L.) Hybrids

摘要

Opening of furrows in every row at 30 days after sowing (DAS) recorded significantly better growth, yield attributes, higher nutrient uptake, B:C ratio and grain yield compared to other planting methods in maize, which also recorded 13.76 per cent higher grain yield than flat bed method. Maize hybrid Kargil recorded significantly higher grain yield than Parbhani Shakti. Further, plant growth, yield attributes, nutrient uptake and B:C ratio was significantly higher in Kargil than Parbhani Shakti. Application of 125 per cent RDF recorded significantly more grain yield (6.911 ha~(-1)), B:C ratio (2.19), better growth, yield and nutrient uptake. Sowing of hybrid Kargil with opening of furrow in every row using 125 per cent RDF showed superiority in respect of growth, yield attributes, nutrients uptake and economic returns.