Effect of IFFCO Nanofertilizer on Growth, Grain Yield and Managing Turcicum Leaf Blight Disease in Maize

Abstract

Nanoscience coupled with nanotechnology emerged as possible cost-cutting approach to prodigal farming and environmental clean-up operations. Hence there is a need for a more innovative fertilizer approach that can increase the productivity of agricultural systems and more environmental friendly than synthetic fertilizers. The trial was laid out in randomized complete block design with 11 treatments in three replications. The field experiment was carried out at Main Agricultural Research Station, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur during Kharif seasons of 2019 and 2020. In this research, we studied the recent development and potential benefits derived from the use of nanofertilizers (NFs) in modern agriculture. Nanofertilizers facilitate slow and steady release of nutrients, thereby reduce the loss of nutrients and enhance the nutrient use efficiency. In the present study, the nanofertilizers such as IFFCO nanonitrogen (nano N), IFFCO nanocopper (nano Cu), IFFCO nanozinc (nano Zn) and IFFCO sagarika were sprayed to the maize crop in different combinations with recommended dose of fertilizers. Among the different combinations of nanofertilizers with recommended dose of fertilizers the treatment T11 [50% N, 100% PK, 0% Zinc + 2 sprays of IFFCO nano N (4ml/l) mixed with IFFCO Sagarika (2 ml/l)] showed significant effect on the growth and yield parameters with maximum yield of 58.90 q/ha and highest B:C of 2.99. Whereas, treatment T10 [50% N, 100% PK, 0% Zinc + 2 sprays of IFFCO nano N (4ml/l) mixed with nano Zn (2 ml/l) and IFFCO nano Cu (2ml/l)] was found superior with regard to management of Turcicum leaf blight disease with minimum of 18.20 per cent severity.

Effect of Foliar Application of Nano-Urea Under Different Nitrogen Levels on Growth and Nutrient Content of Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.)

“…Foliar application of nano nitrogen caused increase in the nitrogen uptake through leaves and roots that might have led to increased mobilization of synthesized carbohydrates into amino acid and protein which stimulated the rapid cell division and cell elongation. Similar results have been reported by [20][21][22].…”

Maximizing the Productivity and Profitability of Summer Irrigated Greengram (Vigna radiata L.) by Combining Basal Nitrogen Dose and Foliar Nutrition of Nano and Normal Urea

“…Higher pod setting percentage, production of more number of pods plant -1 and seeds pod -1 in greengram crop is due to basal application of higher dose of nitrogen fertilizer along with recommended dose of phosphorus and potassium, which supports the crop to good establishment and development up to the grand vegetative growth period, and subsequent application of foliar nutrition of nano urea at flowering initiation stage and 15 days thereafter, supplied nitrogen nutrient to the crop in a balanced way, which mitigate the nutritional deficiency of the primary nutrients at reproductive phase of the crop and thus it leads to attain maximum fertility co-efficient, . Similar findings were also reported in various crops like rice [10], wheat [11], maize [12,13] and finger millet [14]. The minimum fertility coefficient (50.2 per cent), number of pods plant -1 (16.6 Nos.)…”

“…The higher economics of the summer irrigated greengram is due to the realization of maximum grain yield achieved by the adoption of comprehensive and integrated nitrogen management practices involving optimum level of basal nitrogen application and foliar nutrition of nano urea at peak reproductive stage of the crop. Similar kind of cost-effectiveness and economics was observed in maize [12] and in sweet corn [21] by the application of basal nitrogen and foliar supplement of nano-nutrients.…”

Evaluation of Timing of Nitrogen Application in Maize (Zea mays L.) Grown on Coarse Loamy Typic Haplustepts Soil of Punjab: A Review

“…One litre IFFCO Nano N replaces 100 kg of urea, hence the use of nano fertilizer reduces economic burden on the government investment for the production of direct fertilizers, enhancing the socio-economic status of the farming community by reducing the cost of production. (K. Ajithkumar et al 2021). IFFCO Nano Urea is the only Nano fertilizer approved by the Government of India and included in the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO).…”

“…"Efficacy of organic sources to meet the nutrient requirement of the crop is not as assured as mineral fertilizers, but the joint use of chemical fertilizers along with various organic sources is capable of improving soil quality and higher crop productivity on long-term basis. Highest productivity of crops in a sustainable manner without deteriorating the soil and other natural resources could be achieved only by applying an appropriate combination of different organic manures and inorganic fertilizers" [55][56][57].…”