Efficiency of different Nitrogen Source, doses and Split application on growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh

Abstract

The present investigation entitled "Efficiency of different Nitrogen Source, doses and Split application on growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh" was conducted at Research Farm, National Livelihood Resource Institute, Ratlam (M. P.) during kharif season in 2009 and 2010. The experiment was aimed to find out best source, optimum level and time of nitrogen application. On the basis of the two years experimentation, it can be concluded that for achieving the higher growth and yields with better monetary returns from maize variety JM-216 in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh, nitrogen may be applied through Neem coated urea @ 100 kg/ha in 3 splits doses i.e. basal, 25 and 45 DAS. This application was found more productive and profitable.