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International Journal for Asian Contemporary Research, 2(4): 81-87

Research Article

Strategic Replacement of Chemical Fertilizer by Organic Manure for Eco-Friendly Maize Production

Rasidul Islam,
Rasidul Islam,

Department of Agronomy and Agricultural Extension, Farming Systems Engineering Laboratory, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh

Md. Rashedur Rahman Tanvir,
Md. Rashedur Rahman Tanvir,

Department of Agronomy and Agricultural Extension, Farming Systems Engineering Laboratory, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh

Md. Billal Hossain Momen,
Md. Billal Hossain Momen,

Department of Agronomy and Agricultural Extension, Farming Systems Engineering Laboratory, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh

Mesbaus Salahin, Md. Robiul Islam
Mesbaus Salahin, Md. Robiul Islam

Department of Agronomy and Agricultural Extension, Farming Systems Engineering Laboratory, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh

and Md.Tariful Alam Khan*
Md.Tariful Alam Khan*

Department of Agronomy and Agricultural Extension, Farming Systems Engineering Laboratory, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh. Email: [email protected]


Received: 10 November, 2022 || Accepted: 12 December, 2022 || Published: 12 December, 2022

 

A B S T R A C T

The present research was carried out at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Department of Agronomy and Agricultural Extension, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, during the period from December 2021 to April 2022 to study the “Strategic Replacement of Chemical Fertilizer by Organic Manure for Eco-friendly Maize Production”. There are four types of fertilizer treatment, namely T1 (all chemical fertilizer), T2 (Vermicompost), T3 (Cow dung), and T4 (½ Vermicompost + ½ Cow dung + ½ Chemical fertilizer), as well as two maize varieties, namely V1 (KOHINOOR 1820 Hybrid Maize) and V2 (PAC 559 Hybrid Maize). The study was carried out by Randomized Completely Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The highest plant height, leaf area, Chlorophyll content (ChNSPAD), total dry matter (TDM) and crop growth rate (CGR) were observed in V1T4. Maximum tassel length (25.44 cm), maximum cob length (19.56 cm), the maximum number of grains row cob-1 (15.89), the maximum number of grains cob-1 (462.55), maximum 1000 grains weight (246.03 g), maximum grain yield (12.03 t ha-1), highest stover yield (16.06 t ha-1), and highest biological yield (28.09 t ha-1) was observed in the association of V1 with T4 which was equivalent in the association of V1 with T1. The V1 variety had (ISPAHANI KOHINOOR 1820), which would better performances.   As the T4 treatment had ½ cowdung, ½ vermicompost, and ½ chemical fertilizers, using this combination in maize production might save money and make the land healthier. Organic manures encourage sustainable and ecologically friendly agricultural practices and are affordable and straightforward. Therefore, organic manures were advised for producing maize to maintain environmentally responsible and sustainable farming operations..

 

Keywords: Environmental sustainability, Chemical fertilizer replacement ,Vermicompost, Cow dung and maize.

Copyright information: Copyright © 2022 Author(s) retain the copyright of this article. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License


    To cite this article: Islam, R., Tanvir, M.R.R., Momen, M.B.H., Salahin, M., Islam, M.R. and Khan, M.T.A (2022). Strategic Replacement of Chemical Fertilizer by Organic Manure for Eco-Friendly Maize Production. International Journal for Asian Contemporary Research, 2 (4): 81-87.  

 

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