The effect of foliar fertilization on the yield and generative factors of maize

Jakab, Péter; Zoltán, Gábor; Komarek, Levente

doi:10.14232/rard.2016.1-2.158-161

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“…Micronutrients are required in small quantities to directly or indirectly enhance processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, protein synthesis, and reproduction (Marschner et al, 1995). It was found that the application of foliar fertilizers as a supplementary fertilizer enhanced the biomass of maize (Jakab et al, 2016) (Balawejder et al, 2016) as it provided rapid absorption and utilization of nutrients directly in the metabolism of plant (Bindraban et al, 2015). In Ghana's maize production, foliar fertilization is a novel and under-utilized technique.…”

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An overview of foliar application of macro and micronutrients on the yield of maize in Ghana

Asare,

Bhatt,

Kodjo Avornyo

et al. 2023

Arch. Agric. Environ. Sci.

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Maize is a major staple crop in Ghana which plays a significant role in consumer diets. For some time now, the farming methods used by the farmers have been negatively affected by components such as climate, soil nutrient depletion, and constant monocropping resulting in the adoption of inorganic fertilizers. Conventional fertilizers supplied through soils are subjected to slow release of nutrients, leaching, fixation, surface runoff, erosion, and volatilization, which hinders optimal plant growth and yield. Foliar application of fertilizer offers an alternative method of fertilizer application that supplies nutrients directly to the stomata and cuticle of the leaves of maize thereby enabling rapid absorption and enhancing crop vigor. The The main objective of this paper is to review research papers which explores the potential of foliar application of vital nutrients – phosphorus (P), sulphur (S), zinc (Zn), and iron (Fe) – to improve the yield of maize crop. According to the literature gathered, foliar fertilization in combination with soil applied fertilizers emerges as a promising strategy, particularly in addressing nutrient deficiencies and stress scenarios. The efficient uptake of nutrients through leaves, as opposed to traditional soil-based approaches, holds promise for augmenting yield and enhancing protein content in maize crops. Notably, prior research highlights the efficacy of foliar-applied P, S, Zn, and Fe in significantly boosting grain yield. By understanding the complex mechanisms of nutrient absorption and the advantages of foliar application, the agricultural sector can explore innovative avenues to surmount soil-related challenges and achieve sustainable crop development.

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An overview of foliar application of macro and micronutrients on the yield of maize in Ghana

Asare,

Bhatt,

Kodjo Avornyo

et al. 2023

Arch. Agric. Environ. Sci.

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“…The application of zinc-sulfate solution (ZnSO 4 ) and ZnEDTA increases the growth and yield of plants [31,32]. Zn-containing foliar fertilizer enhances the maize yield and quality parameters [33,34]. The advantage of using foliar fertilizers is that they are absorbed faster than fertilizers which are applied to the soil, and their effects are faster as well.…”

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The Evaluation of the Effects of Zn, and Amino Acid-Containing Foliar Fertilizers on the Physiological and Biochemical Responses of a Hungarian Fodder Corn Hybrid

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The benefit of applying foliar fertilizers is that crops can uptake them faster than soil fertilizers. The aim of this study was to test and valuate the effects of one zinc (Zn) and two amino acids-containing (AS) foliar fertilizers on a fodder corn hybrid’s physiological and biochemical processes. The experiment was conducted in field conditions. The following parameters of a fodder maize hybrid were measured one, two, three, four, five, and six weeks after the treatments (WAT): physiological (relative chlorophyll content and the effectiveness of PSII); biochemical (activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD); ascorbate peroxidase (APX) and guaiacol peroxidase (POD); the concentration of malondialdehyde (MDA); and proline. The yield increased by 10%, 6%, and 10% at Zn, Zn+AS1, and Zn+AS2 treatments. The yield parameters, such as grain/cob and ear weight, were also significantly higher under the applied three treatments relative to the control. The relative chlorophyll content was significantly higher one, two, and four weeks after Zn-treatment, and some changes were also observed when Zn and amino acid-containing fertilizer were applied in combination. The latter sampling did not show any notable changes. In addition, the activity of SOD increased when Zn-containing fertilizer was applied, although the effect of AS-containing fertilizer did not show. There was a correlation between the SOD activity and some of the yield parameters. The increasing SOD activity indicated a higher yield (t/ha) and a higher cob weight.

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The effect of foliar fertilization on the yield and quality parameters of maize grain

Jakab

Zoltán

Festő

et al. 2018

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In our small plot experiment, we examined the effect foliar fertilization on the yield and quality parameters of maize grain in 2016. The experiment was set in three replications, random blocks on the area of Tangazdaság Ltd. in Hódmezővásárhely. The soil of the experiment was meadow chernozem. We sprayed out three different foliar fertilizer products individually and combined with each other as well, so there were six treatments and the control to be examined. The year 2016 was favourable for maize production. In 2016 the amount of precipitation in the vegetative period of corn was higher by 23.7 mm than the average. We processed the obtained data by single factor variant analysis. We obtained 11.37 t/ha in control treatment, and with the foliar fertilization the yield ranged between 11.61-12.86 t/ha. The foliar fertilization products increased the yield of corn, but this difference was not significant. By the application of foliar fertilization, the qualty parameters of maize grain improved in many cases. Our scientific results proved, that foliar fertilization had god effect on the yield and quality parameters of maize.

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The effect of foliar fertilization on the yield and generative factors of maize

Cited by 5 publications

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An overview of foliar application of macro and micronutrients on the yield of maize in Ghana

An overview of foliar application of macro and micronutrients on the yield of maize in Ghana

The Evaluation of the Effects of Zn, and Amino Acid-Containing Foliar Fertilizers on the Physiological and Biochemical Responses of a Hungarian Fodder Corn Hybrid

The effect of foliar fertilization on the yield and quality parameters of maize grain

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