Vol. 12, Issue 7 (2023)

Author(s):
Anisha Mathur and Dr. Rakesh Kumar

Abstract:
The research was performed in triplicate using a split plot design with two lead treatments (i.e. flatbed and raised bed) and five nitrogen treatments from organic and inorganic combined (e.g. 100% Inorganic source, 100% Farm yard manure, 50% Inorganic source + 50% by Farm yard manure, 75% Inorganic source + 25% by Farm yard manure, 100% Inorganic source + 25% by Farm yard manure and analyzed at 25, 50 and 75 days after sowing. Results showed that the application of treatment T₃ (50% IO + 50% FYM) reported the tallest number of plants, number of leaves/plant, number of leaves, weight/plant, dry weight/plant While 50% tasseling was observed on the shortest day, it was observed with T₁ (100% IO) application. Therefore, the combination of organic nitrogen sources with inorganic nitrogen sources in T₃ (50% Inorganic + 50% Farm yard manure) with litter improved the performance of maize. It is recommended to use beds with 50% Inorganic + 50% Farm yard manure for crop growth.