Impact of soil moisture and plant population on yield components and yield of maize (Zea mays)

T PARTHASARATHI; K VANITHA; G VELU

doi:10.56093/ijas.v84i6.41449

Authors

T PARTHASARATHI Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 003
K VANITHA Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 003
G VELU Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 003

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v84i6.41449

Keywords:

Kernel yield, Plant Density, Relative water content, Stover yield, Test weight

Abstract

Experiment was conducted with three water levels such as 100, 75 and 50 % with three spacing, viz. normal, narrow and reduced narrow spacing of maize. Reducing the plant spacing, enhanced the plant population per unit area which increases maize yield even under reduced soil moisture level. Individual treatments of normal irrigation practice, narrow plant spacing and its interaction registered better performance of kernel, stover yield and yield attributes.

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