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Improving Maize Yield on Ferric Lixisol by NPK Fertilizer Use

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  • Abdul Nurudeen
  • F. M. Tetteh
  • M. Fosu
  • G. W. Quansah
  • A. S. Osuman

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The experiment was conducted to refined profitable NPK fertilizer rate for maize production on Tanchera series (Ferric Lixisol, FAO, 2006) in the Sudan savanna agro-ecological zone of Ghana. RCBD design with four replications was used. Treatments evaluated were N = 0, 40, 80, 120, 160; P = 0, 45, 90 and K = 0, 45, 90 kg/ha. Results showed significant N rate effect on grain yield, benefit cost ratio and gross return (P ≤ 0.01). P and K did not show significant effect among these parameters. Application of nitrogen from 80-120 kg/ha may be recommended for improve grain yield and gross return of maize production on Ferric lixisol. Due to poor nature of soils, application of P and K up to 45 kg/ha may also be recommended for maize production.

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  • Abdul Nurudeen & F. M. Tetteh & M. Fosu & G. W. Quansah & A. S. Osuman, 2015. "Improving Maize Yield on Ferric Lixisol by NPK Fertilizer Use," Journal of Agricultural Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 7(12), pages 233-233, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:jasjnl:v:7:y:2015:i:12:p:233
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