Enhancing Maize Performance Through Integrated Nutrient Management

Maria Noor; Malik Faizan Shaukat; Muhammad Danish; Abid Mehmood; Tanzeela Shahzadi; Azha Fatima; Sammar Shafique; Aliha Asif; Shahariyar Tahir; Muhammad Bilal Hussain; Hajra Zeb; Marwa Waheed

Authors

Maria Noor Department of Food Science and Technology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan Author
Malik Faizan Shaukat Department of Horticulture, The University of Haripur, Pakistan Author
Muhammad Danish Department of Food Science and Technology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan Author
Abid Mehmood Department of Agronomy, The University of Haripur, Pakistan Author
Tanzeela Shahzadi Department of Food Science and Technology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan Author
Azha Fatima Department of Food Science and Technology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan Author
Sammar Shafique Department of Microbiology, The University of Haripur Author
Aliha Asif Department of Food Science and Technology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan Author
Shahariyar Tahir Department of Food Science and Technology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan Author
Muhammad Bilal Hussain Department of Food Science and Technology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan Author
Hajra Zeb Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Haripur Author
Marwa Waheed Department of Food Science Technology, Riphah International University, Faisalabad, Pakistan Author

Keywords:

Farmyard Manure, NPK, Poultry Manure, Compost

Abstract

A study entitled “Enhancing Maize Performance through Integrated Nutrient Management” was conducted at NARC, Islamabad, Pakistan, during 2023-24. The experiment was arranged in an RCB design with factorial arrangement. Two maize hybrids, i-e Pioneer-30k08Y and Pioneer-3025W and ten treatments i-e T0= control, T1= Compost, T2= Farm Yard Manure, T3= Poultry Manure (PM), T4= Biochar, T5= Bio Fertilizer, T6= NPK, T7= Foliar application of Moringa leaf extract, T8= Salicylic Acid, T9= IAA (Indole Acetic Acid), T10= IBA (Indole Butric Acid) were studied. Data on leaf area (cm²), Plant height (cm), Chlorophyll a content, chlorophyll b content, relative water content, transpiration rate, stomatal conductance, Photosynthetic rate, Cob length (cm), grains cob^-1,1000-seed weight (g), biological and grain yield (kg ha^-1) were measured. Performance of maize hybrid Pioneer-30k08Y showed promising results regarding growth and yield. Application of farmyard manure also showed maximum results and improved growth and yield of maize hybrids. As this study was only conducted using maize hybrids, it is advisable to experiment with various varieties of maize along with fertilizer combinations to check their synergistic effects for more reliable and acceptable recommendations in the future.