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Effect of Phosphorus on the Growth and Yield of Hybrid Maize (Zea mays L.)

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G. J. Patel

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G. N. Patel

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S. N. Goyal

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B. G. Patel

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Abstract

Field trials over three Kharif seasons demonstrated that applying 60 kg P₂O₅/ha in conjunction with 100 kg N/ha produced maximum plant height (161 cm), cobs/ha (69,167), and grain yield (2453 kg/ha) with a net profit of Rs. 9,772/ha and CBR of 1:2.58.

Keywords

Hybrid maize Phosphorus levels Grain yield Cost-benefit ratio