Effects Of Lime On The Growth And Yield Of Corn In Maasin Clay

Rodolfo  G. Escalada,; B  F. Quirol,; G  L. Amora,

Effects Of Lime On The Growth And Yield Of Corn In Maasin Clay

G L. Amora | Rodolfo G. Escalada | B F. Quirol

Abstract:

Ume application dkl not affect the period from planting seedling emergence, n1, and maturity; numbe1 of leaves at tasseling; plant height at maturity; and the number and wei1ht of ears per plant and weight of 1000 grains. However, application of 3.3, 11.6 and 21.3 t dolomite/ha markedly increased stover yield, ear size, total yield and shelling percentage of corn. These levels of lime resulted in hl1her profitability over the control by as much as 209.57, 236.85 and 91.34 percent, respectively.

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