Impact of organic fertilization on maize (Zea mays L.) production in a ferralitic soil of centre - West cote d’ivoire
Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: Importance of Corn's (Zea mays L.) crop is justified by its nutritious content especially because of the presence of high protein, minerals, vitamins and other energetic nutrients.In Côte d'Ivoire, maize production is insufficient and various strategies have been developed to improve its production.Present study was conducted in a ferralitic soil at the UJLoG's research station to evaluate the effect of two different ages (storage time) of chicken manure on growth and yield of GMRP-18 (an improved corn variety) and Bon-maïs (used for popcorn) varieties.Single dose of poultry manure at the rate of 7 t/ha was used in combination with 70 kg/ha.Various growth traits like germination rate, height, diameter, number of leaf, ear insertion level, number of ear per plant and yield have been evaluated.Results of study revealed positive impact of the manure on the growth and development of corn crops and highlighted the possibility of improving corn productivity in Daloa region by using poultry manure.Furthermore, higher plants growth was reported under the influence of fertilizer as compared to controls.Final yield is significantly enhanced by the contribution of manure and highest yield was reported on the six days wind stored poultry manure applied at the rate of 7t.ha -1 .
Authors: Universitê Jean Lorougnon Guêdê and UFR Agroforesterie, Dognimêton Soro, Universitê Jean Lorougnon Guêdê, Koutoua Ayoliê, Universitê Jean Lorougnon Guêdê and UFR Agroforesterie ; Universitê Jean Lorougnon Guêdê, Ferdinand Gohi Bi Zro, Universitê Jean Lorougnon Guêdê and UFR Agroforesterie ; Universitê Jean Lorougnon Guêdê, Ferdinand Yao Yêboua, Universitê Jean Lorougnon Guêdê, Hippolitte Konan-Kan Kouadio, UFR STRM, Universitê Fêlix Houphouet Boigny, Sidiky Bakayoko, Universitê Jean Lorougnon Guêdê and UFR Agroforesterie ; Universitê Jean Lorougnon Guêdê, Pascal Têhua Angui, UFR Sciences et gestion de l’environnement, Universitê Nangui Abrogoua, Justin Yatty Kouadio, Universitê Jean Lorougnon Guêdê and UFR Agroforesterie ; Universitê Jean Lorougnon Guêdê
Language: English
Subfield: Soil Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4252808252