Growth, yield and economics of maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids under varying fertility levels during kharif in Andhra Pradesh

Authors

  • V. Sujatha Agricultural Research Station, Peddapuram, Kakinada Dist., Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Guntur 522034, Andhra Pradesh, India Author
  • M. Ramabhadra Raju Agricultural Research Station, Peddapuram, Kakinada Dist., Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Guntur 522034, Andhra Pradesh, India Author
  • B. Sravani Agricultural Research Station, Peddapuram, Kakinada Dist., Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Guntur 522034, Andhra Pradesh, India Author
  • I. Sudhir Kumar Agricultural Research Station, Peddapuram, Kakinada Dist., Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Guntur 522034, Andhra Pradesh, India Author
  • S. L. Jat ICAR-Indian Institute of Maize Research, PAU Campus, Ludhiana 141004, Punjab, India Author
  • S. R. Salakinkop University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad-580005, Karnataka, India Author
  • S. R. Salakinkop University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad-580005, Karnataka, India Author
  • Pratik Sanodiya Institute of Agricultural Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, Uttar Pradesh, India Author
  • P. Madhukar Rao Agricultural Research Station, Karimnagar, PJTSAU, Rajendranagar 505001, Telangana, India Author
  • T. Selvakumar Maize Research Station, Vagarai, TNAU, Coimbatore–624613, Tamil Nadu, India Author

Keywords:

Field corn • Fertility levels • Grain yield • Profitability

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted during
Kharif 2024 to evaluate the performance of pre-release
field corn (Zea mays L.) hybrids under varying fertility
regimes in sandy loam soils of Andhra Pradesh. The trial
was laid out in a split-plot design with three fertility
levels in the main plots [100% RDF (200:60:50 N:P2
O5
:K2
O
kg ha–¹), 125% RDF (250:75:62.5 N:P2
O5
:K2
O kg ha–¹)
and 150% RDF (300:90:75 N: P2
O5
:K2
O kg ha–¹)] and
four maize hybrids (IW 8477, JKMH 4059, RCRMH 20,
and BIO 9544) in the sub-plots, replicated thrice.
Application of 150% RDF significantly improved plant
height, yield attributes, grain yield (7206 kg ha–¹) and
economic returns (Rs. 86,757 ha–¹ net returns & B:C
ratio of 2.17). Among the hybrids, JKMH 4059 found as
superior, recording the highest grain yield (7698 kg
ha–¹) and profitability (Rs. 100,191 ha–¹ net returns &
B:C ratio of 2.40). It is therefore concluded that maize
hybrid JKMH 4059 under 150% RDF can be recommended for achieving higher yield and profitability
during Kharif season for Andhra Pradesh

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Published

2026-04-07

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 01 (2026): Maize Journal

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Growth, yield and economics of maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids under varying fertility levels during kharif in Andhra Pradesh. (2026). Maize Journal, 15(01), 39-44. https://maizejournal.in/index.php/maize/article/view/8

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