Influence of irrigation schedule and nutrient-management practice on dry matter accumulation and grain yield of quality protein maize (Zea mays) in new alluvial zone of West Bengal

Authors

  • M. MALO
  • A. GHOSH
  • D. DUTTA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59797/ija.v65i3.2987

Keywords:

Dry matter accumulation, Grain yield, Irrigation, Nutrient, Quality protein maize, Stress degree days

Abstract

A 2-year field experiment was conducted during the winter (rabi) season of 201718 and 201819 at Kalyani Nadia, West Bengal, to study the response of HQPM1 quality protein maize (Zea mays L.) to irrigation schedule and nutrient-management practice.

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2001-10-10

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M. MALO, A. GHOSH, & D. DUTTA. (2001). Influence of irrigation schedule and nutrient-management practice on dry matter accumulation and grain yield of quality protein maize (Zea mays) in new alluvial zone of West Bengal. Indian Journal of Agronomy, 65(3), 297-306. https://doi.org/10.59797/ija.v65i3.2987