Optimizing Maize Growth Boosts Fodder Yields and Nutrient Uptake
The researchers studied how different factors like row spacing, seed rate, and balanced nutrition affect the growth and yield of fodder maize in Rajasthan. They found that wider row spacing of 45 cm resulted in higher green and dry fodder yields compared to 30 cm spacing. Using a seed rate of 60 or 75 kg/ha led to taller plants and more fodder production than a rate of 45 kg/ha. Applying a nutrient combination of N 100 kg + P 30 kg + K 30kg + Zn 5kg/ha resulted in the highest green and dry fodder yields, as well as increased nutrient uptake by the maize plants.