Ridge sowing improves root system, phosphorus uptake, growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids

Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences

Volumn 22, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 309-317

  Khan, M B ^a   Rafiq, R ^a   Hussain, M ^b   Farooq, M ^c   Jabran, K ^d  

^a BAHAUDDIN ZAKARIYA UNIVERSITY   (Pakistan)

^b Dankook University   (South Korea)

^c UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE   (Pakistan)

^d AYUB AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (Pakistan)

Author keywords

Grain yield; Growth; Maize hybrids; P uptake; Ridge sowing; Root growth rate

Indexed keywords

EID: 84862618271     PISSN: 10187081     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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