Effects of animal manure application on the growth and yield of corn
1983
Ponsica, E.P. | Escalada, R.G. | Guirol, B.F. (Visayas State Coll. of Agriculture, Baybay, Leyte (Philippines))
Application of chicken dung and cow manure at higher rates seemed to hasten tasseling, sibling and maturity of corn plants and favor production of larger ears more grains and higher shelling percentage. Overall performance of the crop was better with the application of 9 to 12 t/ha of chicken dung than inorganic fertilizer and cow manure at all rates. The bulk density and pH of the soil were not significantly affected by application of either inorganic or organic fertilizer. An increase in the NPK contents of the soil noted when 6 t/ha or more of animal manure was applied
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