Published in Scientific Papers. Series A. Agronomy, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 2
Written by Elena Mirela DUȘA, Ana Maria STANCIU, Mihaela VASILE, Vasilica STAN
Maize (Zea mays L.) is the most widely produced food crop globally, providing essential nutrition for both humans and livestock, while also being an important raw material for industrial processes. However, factors such as climatic conditions and fertilization practices significantly affect maize yields. To address these challenges, this study explores the impact of short-term application of organic and mineral fertilizers on maize grain yield and its components. The field trial was conducted at the Moara Domnească Research and Development Station for Agronomy (RDSA) belonging to USAMV Bucharest, Romania, on a preluvosoil. Manure compost was applied in three doses (15 t/ha, 30 t/ha, and 60 t/ha), either alone or in combination with NPK complex fertilizers (20:20:0). Yield components and total production were evaluated prior to harvest, with results showing significant differences between treatments compared to the control (soil).
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