Quality Protein Maize Response to Nitrogen Rate and Plant Density in the Guinea Savanna Zone of Ghana

Buah, S. S. J.; Abatania, Luke N.; Aflakpui, Gks

doi:10.4314/wajae.v16i1.55865

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“…Application of N from 40 kg N ha -1 to 120 kg N ha -1 had an increasing effect on grain yield. This finding agree with that of Buah et al, (2009) who reported that 120 kg N ha -1 currently produced the highest grain yield of maize in the Semi-Arid, Nigeria. Patel et al, (2006) and El-Gizawy, (2009) also supported the fact that increase in N application will always lead to increase in grain yield of maize.…”

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Decomposition and Nitrogen Release Patterns of Parkiabiglobosa and Albizialebbeck Leaves with Nitrogen Fertilizer for Maize Production in Sudan Savanna Alfisolof Nigeria

Oyebamiji¹,

Babalola

Aduradola

2017

JTFE

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Biomass transfer or cultivation of leguminous trees has higher eco-friendly profiles for soil nutrients restoration especially nitrogen. The research is conducted on decomposition and nitrogen release patterns of Parkia biglobosa and Albizia lebbeck leaves with nitrogen fertilizer for maize production in sudan savannah alfisol of Nigeria. Data were analysed using (ANOVA). 56 % of N in the litter bag was released the first two weeks of biomass incubation and progressively increases weeks after planting. Decomposition rate constant (KD) ranged from 9.18 to 15.07 week -1 and the rates of plant residues was higher in Albizia lebbeck than Parkia biglobosa in both seasons. Nitrogen release rate constant (KN), ranging from 7.82 to 10.81 week -1 followed a similar pattern as the rate of decomposition with Albizia lebbeck releasing the highest amount of N followed by Parkia lebbeck. The rate of decomposition increased as week increased. Incorporation of Albizia lebbeck had significantly higher effect (p < 0.05) on growth parameter and yield component compared to Parkia biglobosa. The study concluded that Albizia lebbeck decomposed and mineralized faster for crop uptake under sudan savanna conditions. The study suggests that incorporation of Albizia lebbeck and up to 40 kg N ha -1 is a better combination for soil quality improvement and maize productivity in Makera, a semi-arid environment of Nigeria.

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confidence: 82%

Decomposition and Nitrogen Release Patterns of Parkiabiglobosa and Albizialebbeck Leaves with Nitrogen Fertilizer for Maize Production in Sudan Savanna Alfisolof Nigeria

Oyebamiji¹,

Babalola

Aduradola

2017

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“…Also, fertilizer application increased maize grain yield by 140 and 252% in 2013 and 2014, respectively. The greater grain yields of both maize and soybean with fertilizer application compared with no fertilizer input are consistent with previous results [8,10,14,19]. Indeed, poor kernel formation, increased abortion and ultimately lower grain yield under N stress have been reported widely [10,19].…”

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confidence: 80%

“…This therefore calls for identification of complementary options to rehabilitate these degraded soils. In West Africa, mineral fertilizer has been found to increase crop yields substantially [8,13,14]. However, fertilizers are costly and even not available in most cases.…”

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Tillage and fertilizer effect on maize and soybean yields in the Guinea savanna zone of Ghana

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Background:The most limiting factors for sustainable maize production in smallholder farming systems of subSaharan Africa, especially the savanna agro-ecological zone, are erratic rainfall pattern and low soil fertility. Methods:Research was conducted with smallholder farmers in 2013 and 2014 in two communities in the Upper West Region of Ghana to evaluate the effects of NPK mineral fertilizer (64-38-38 kg ha −1 N-P 2 O 5 -K 2 O, respectively) on growth and yield of maize at Bompari, and 375 kg ha −1 of YaraLegume ™ fertilizer (0-18-13 NPK + 3 CaO + 2 MgO + 4 S) on growth and yield of soybean at Doggoh, under no-tillage (using pre-plant application of glyphosate) and conventional tillage (using hand hoe).Results: Mean grain yields of both maize and soybean were higher in 2014 than 2013. In both years, no-tillage and conventional tillage had similar effect on soybean plant height, pods per plant and aboveground dry matter production. Averaging over fertilizer treatment, grain yield of no-tillage soybean was 51% higher when compared with tilled soybean in 2014 only. Mean grain yield of no-tillage maize was 68% higher than that of tilled maize in 2013 only. Regardless of tillage method, fertilizer application significantly increased maize and soybean grain yields. Application of fertilizer to soybean resulted in 59% (193 kg ha ) increase in grain yields in 2013 and 2014, respectively, over no fertilizer treatment. Mean grain yield of maize was 140 and 252% higher with fertilizer treatment in 2013 and 2014, respectively. No-till system showed cost savings due to reduced labour mainly for weed control. Conclusion:The results of these studies showed that no-tillage with fertilizer, whether for maize or soybean, generally resulted in the highest grain yields. No-tillage also gave the highest economic returns. Farmers can get better returns to the money invested in herbicide for producing maize and soybean under no-till than with their traditional practice even on degraded savanna soils with low levels of plant available nutrients.

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“…This made the application of 90kg N ha -1 a better rate for this study. This finding is in agreement with that of Buah et al [18] which contrasted the 120 kg N ha -1 presently known to give the highest grain yield of maize in the northern Guinea Savanna [19]. The increased yield with N application is supported by the findings of others who reported increases in grain yield of maize [7,[13][14][15][16][17]20].…”

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Contributions of Short Duration Legume Fallow to Maize (Zea mays L.) Varieties Under Different Nitrogen Levels in a Semi-Arid Environment

Adesoji¹

2013

AJEA

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Aims:To evaluate the contributions of short duration legume fallow to maize (Zea mays L.) varieties under different nitrogen levels in a semi-arid environment of Nigeria. Study Design: Split-plot design. Place and Duration: This study was carried out at the Research Farm of the Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, during rainy seasons of 2005, 2006 and 2007. Methodology: The treatments consisted of two maize varieties (SAMMAZ 12 and SAMMAZ 27) and five rates of nitrogen (0, 30, 60, 90 and 120kg N ha -1 ) in the main plots, while three green manure crops (Lablab (Lablab purpureus), Mucuna (Mucuna pruriens)and Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill)) and a weedy fallow were accommodated in the sub-plots. The treatments were laid out in a split-plot design with three replications. The green manure crops were incorporated at 49 days (7weeks) after planting. After 3 days of incorporation, maize seeds were planted. Results: SAMMAZ 12 and SAMMAZ 27 were similar on grain yield and most of the yield components studied. Nitrogen fertilization significantly increased yield components and Research ArticleAmerican Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 3(3): [542][543][544][545][546][547][548][549][550][551][552][553][554][555][556] 2013 543 grain yield. In combined mean, application of 30, 60, 90 and 120 kg N ha -1 gave 81.4, 127.2, 151.6 and 165.5% increases in maize grain yield over zero N treatment, respectively. Increasing N rate beyond 90 kg N ha -1 did not significantly increased maize grain yield. Incorporation of mucuna, lablab and soybean significantly increased yield components and grain yield. In combined mean, incorporation of mucuna, lablab and soybean gave 68.8, 73.7 and 59.4% increases in maize grain yield over weedy fallow, respectively. Conclusion: Although, application of nitrogen gave marked increases in maize grain yield as did green manure, however, incorporation of short duration legume, which is environmentally friendly and a soil improver, will be a better option for sustainable maize production in northern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria.

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Quality Protein Maize Response to Nitrogen Rate and Plant Density in the Guinea Savanna Zone of Ghana

Cited by 11 publications

References 22 publications

Decomposition and Nitrogen Release Patterns of Parkiabiglobosa and Albizialebbeck Leaves with Nitrogen Fertilizer for Maize Production in Sudan Savanna Alfisolof Nigeria

Decomposition and Nitrogen Release Patterns of Parkiabiglobosa and Albizialebbeck Leaves with Nitrogen Fertilizer for Maize Production in Sudan Savanna Alfisolof Nigeria

Tillage and fertilizer effect on maize and soybean yields in the Guinea savanna zone of Ghana

Contributions of Short Duration Legume Fallow to Maize (Zea mays L.) Varieties Under Different Nitrogen Levels in a Semi-Arid Environment

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