Agricultural and Biological Sciences
7 years ago

Optimum nitrogen fertilizer boosts maize yield by 41% in Ethiopia.

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International Journal of Agronomy
Effects of Varieties and Nitrogen Fertilizer on Yield and Yield Components of Maize on Farmers Field in Mid Altitude Areas of Western Ethiopia
Tolera Abera, Tolessa Debele, Dagne Wegary

Paper Summary

The study looked at how different types of maize and levels of nitrogen fertilizer affect maize yield in Western Ethiopia. They tested five maize varieties and two levels of nitrogen fertilizer on farmers' fields. The results showed that using half or full recommended nitrogen fertilizer increased grain yield by 31% and 41% compared to no fertilizer. This means that using the right fertilizer can significantly improve maize yield in this area.

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