Maize yield as affected by the interaction of fertilizer nitrogen and phosphorus in the Guinea savanna of Nigeria
Abdullahi I. Tofa, Alpha Yaya Kamara, B. A. Babaji, Kamaluddin T. Aliyu, Temitope Ademulegun, Jenneh F. Bebeley
Abstract
across locations. It can be concluded from these results that in low fertile soils environments such as the Nigeria savannas, N fertilizer should be applied along with P fertilizer for optimum growth, grain yield and nitrogen use efficiency of maize.
Topics & Concepts
PhosphorusNitrogenInteractionProductivityField experimentFertilizerAnimal scienceGrain yieldAgronomySoil waterMathematicsCroppingYield (engineering)ChemistryBiologyEcologyAgricultureMetallurgyMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryMacroeconomicsEconomicsCrop Yield and Soil FertilityGenetics and Plant BreedingPlant nutrient uptake and metabolism