Nitrogen Source and Rate Management Improve Maize Productivity of Smallholders under Semiarid Climates

Nitrogen is one of the most important factor affecting maize (Zea mays L.) yield and income of smallholders under semiarid climates. Field experiments were conducted to investigate the impact of different N-fertilizer sources [urea, calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN), and ammonium sulfate (AS)] and rate...

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Main Authors: Amanullah, Asif Iqbal, Ashraf Ali, Shah Fahad, Brajendra Parmar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2016.01773/full