Effect of Biochar and Nitrogen Applications on Growth of Corn (Zea mays L.) Plants

Authors

  • Ardalan Jalal Majeed Department of Ornamental Plant, Bakrajo Technical Institute, Sulaimani Polytechnic University Qirga , Wrme St., Mardin 327, Alley76, Sulaimani
  • Hüseyin Dikici Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Avsar Campus, 46100 Kahramanmaras
  • Ömer Faruk Demir Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Avsar Campus, 46100 Kahramanmaras

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v6i3.346-351.1746

Keywords:

Biochar, corn plant, limestone soil, soil amendment, Nitrogen

Abstract

The objective of the study was to determine the effect of three different biochars (Pin, Poplar, and Oak biochars), four different biochar doses (0, 1, 2, and 4%), and four different nitrogen rates (0, 70, 140, and 210 mg kg-1) on soil fertility, growth, and nutrient uptake of corn plants. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse, and corn (Zea mays L.) was used as the test plant. The biochar types, biochar doses, and nitrogen rates significantly affected many soil and plant parameters. The highest leaf dry matter yield was obtained with a combination of the poplar biochar, 4% biochar dose, and 140 mg kg-1 N application.
6(3): 2018

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Published

19.03.2018

How to Cite

Majeed, A. J., Dikici, H., & Demir, Ömer F. (2018). Effect of Biochar and Nitrogen Applications on Growth of Corn (Zea mays L.) Plants. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 6(3), 346–351. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v6i3.346-351.1746

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 3 (2018)

Section

Crop Production

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