Influence of Sowing Dates on the Phenological Development, Growth and Yield Of White Maize Genotypes

Authors

  • S Akhtar Krishi Gobeshona Foundation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Bangladesh
  • MJ Ullah Department of Agronomy Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur- 1706, Bangladesh
  • A Hamid Department of Agronomy Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur- 1706, Bangladesh
  • MS Islam Department of Agronomy Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur- 1706, Bangladesh
  • MKU Ahamed Department of Botany, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Bangladesh
  • SM Masum Department of Agronomy Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur- 1706, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/baj.v24i1.55546

Keywords:

White maize, genotypes, sowing date, phenology, performance

Abstract

The experiment was conducted at the Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (90o22 E, 23o 41 N), Dhaka, Bangladesh in  Rabi (winter) season of 2017-2018 to study the effects of sowing date on  growth and  yield of four white maize genotypes, viz.  PSC-121, Yangnuo-7, Yungnuo-30 and Changnuo-6. Sowing dates were November 26, December 11, and December 26. Data were collected on different phenological growth stages, dry matter, physiological attributes, yield, and yield attributes. A delay in sowing date delayed the time required for seedling emergence, to reach the 6-leaf collar, maturity stage, and also reduced yield. The planting of PSC-121 in November 26 gave the highest dry matter plant-1, the number of grains cob-1, and 100- grain weight that resulted in the highest grain yield (11.65 t/ha) of the genotype.

Bangladesh Agron. J. 2021, 24(1): 57-70

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2021-09-07

How to Cite

Akhtar, S., Ullah, M., Hamid, A., Islam, M., Ahamed, M., & Masum, S. (2021). Influence of Sowing Dates on the Phenological Development, Growth and Yield Of White Maize Genotypes. Bangladesh Agronomy Journal, 24(1), 57–70. https://doi.org/10.3329/baj.v24i1.55546

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