Revolutionizing Corn Fields: Controlled-release Fertilizer Boosts Yield by 6.76%
The study compared the effects of a special slow-release fertilizer with regular fertilizer in corn fields in western Jilin Province. The slow-release fertilizer increased corn yield by 6.76% and improved germination, root growth, and stem diameter. It also enhanced corn plant biomass conversion rate. This type of fertilizer is more effective than common compound fertilizers in this region.