Evaluation of Maize Cultivars in Varied Nitrogen Regimes within the Temperate Climate of Rawalakot

Irfan Ullah, Muhammad Jamil, Umair Sarfraz, Asim Pervez, Raffia Munir Bhatti, Raza Mustafa, Jahanzaib Shahzad, Wajahat Ullah, Basharat Mehmood, Waqas Asghar

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Maize varieties differ in productivity with respect to different climatic conditions while nitrogen (N) fertilizer is also considered important affecting growth and grain yield of maize. It is important to determine the most suitable variety for a particular climatic area, so the present study was conducted to determine the performance of different maize varieties under varying nitrogen levels in temperate conditions of Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Three maize varieties (Azam, Hybrid variety and Kashmir Gold) and four nitrogen levels (0, 60, 120 and 180 kg N ha-1) were evaluated using randomized complete block design with three replications. The nitrogen levels were kept in main plot while maize varieties were kept in sub plots. The results showed that yield and yield attributing traits of maize varieties increased with increasing level of nitrogen from 60 to 180 kg ha-1. The hybrid maize variant demonstrates maximum plant height at 286 cm, leaf area index at 3.8%, cob length at 27.6 cm, and the number of rows per cob at 23 when nitrogen is applied at a rate of 180 kg N ha-1. Additionally, the highest crude protein content, recorded at 15.7%, is observed for the hybrid maize variant with the application of 180 kg N ha-1. Conversely, the highest levels of acid detergent fiber (29.6%) and neutral detergent fiber (49%) are noted for the hybrid maize variant under control conditions. This study recommended that maize production can be maximized by cultivating hybrid maize variety with the usage of 180 kg N ha-1 in temperate conditions of Rawalakot. The study on maize varieties in Rawalakot's temperate conditions reveals that varying nitrogen levels significantly impact performance. This insight emphasizes the importance of tailored nitrogen management for optimizing maize cultivation in the region.

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Maize; Nitrogen; Varieties; Temperate conditions

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