Nutrient uptake and yield of maize as influenced by regular application of fertilizers and amendments in an acid Alfisol
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Maize, yield, nutrient uptake, fertilizers, farmyard manure and lime.Abstract
A study was conducted to assess the influence of regular application of fertilizers and amendments on nutrient uptake and yield of maize under ongoing long-term fertilizer experiment in an acid Alfisol of Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. The experiment consisted of eleven treatments which were replicated thrice. The regular conjunctive application of chemical fertilizers and FYM/lime enhanced the yield and N, P and K uptake by maize grain and stover significantly over sole use of recommended dose of fertilizers. The application of FYM and lime along with chemical fertilizers boosted the grain yield of maize by 84 % and 74 %, respectively, over 100 % NPK treatment. However, imbalanced use of nutrients {100 % NP and 100 % NPK(-S)}resulted in reduction in both yield as well as nutrient uptake, compared to 100 % NPK. Conclusively, the study highlights the importance of balanced nutrient application in sustaining maize productivity.
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