Productivity, nutrient acquisition and economics of summer maize (Zea mays) under various levels of phosphorus and potash in valley land of Manipur

RAJESH KUMAR; EDWIN LUIKHAM; SUBHASH BABU; A K SINGH

doi:10.56093/ijas.v87i11.75797

Authors

RAJESH KUMAR
EDWIN LUIKHAM
SUBHASH BABU
A K SINGH

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v87i11.75797

Keywords:

Hybrid maize, Phosphorus, Potash, Uptake of P and K

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Author Biographies

RAJESH KUMAR

Ph D Scholar, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur 795 004
EDWIN LUIKHAM

Associate Professor, Department of Agronomy, CAU, Imphal, Manipur.
SUBHASH BABU

Scientist (Agronomy), Division of Crop Production,
ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya.
A K SINGH

Assistant Professor (Agronomy), SNRM, CPGS, CAU, Umiam, Meghalaya

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