Effect of IFFCO Nanofertilizer on Growth, Grain Yield and Managing Turcicum Leaf Blight Disease in Maize

K. Ajithkumar *

Main Agricultural Research Station, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, India.

Yogendra Kumar

Indian Farmers Fertilizers Cooperative Limited I(FFCO), IFFCO Sadan, C-1, District Centre, Saket Place, New Delhi, India.

A. S. Savitha

Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, India.

M. Y. Ajayakumar

Main Agricultural Research Station, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, India.

C. Narayanaswamy

IFFCO State Office, No. 8, KSCMF Building, 3rd Floor, Cunningham road, Bengaluru, India.

Ramesh Raliya

IFFCO Nano Biotechnology Research Centre, Kalol, Gujarat, India.

M. R. Krupashankar

IFFCO State Office, No. 8, KSCMF Building, 3rd Floor, Cunningham road, Bengaluru, India.

S. N. Bhat

Organic Farming Resaerch Institute, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

Nanoscience coupled with nanotechnology emerged as possible cost-cutting approach to prodigal farming and environmental clean-up operations. Hence there is a need for a more innovative fertilizer approach that can increase the productivity of agricultural systems and more environmental friendly than synthetic fertilizers. The trial was laid out in randomized complete block design with 11 treatments in three replications. The field experiment was carried out at Main Agricultural Research Station, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur during Kharif seasons of 2019 and 2020. In this research, we studied the recent development and potential benefits derived from the use of nanofertilizers (NFs) in modern agriculture. Nanofertilizers facilitate slow and steady release of nutrients, thereby reduce the loss of nutrients and enhance the nutrient use efficiency. In the present study, the nanofertilizers such as IFFCO nanonitrogen (nano N), IFFCO nanocopper (nano Cu), IFFCO nanozinc (nano Zn) and IFFCO sagarika were sprayed to the maize crop in different combinations with recommended dose of fertilizers. Among the different combinations of nanofertilizers with recommended dose of fertilizers the treatment T11 [50% N, 100% PK, 0% Zinc + 2 sprays of IFFCO nano N (4ml/l) mixed with IFFCO Sagarika (2 ml/l)] showed significant effect on the growth and yield parameters with maximum yield of 58.90 q/ha and highest B:C of 2.99. Whereas, treatment T10 [50% N, 100% PK, 0% Zinc + 2 sprays of IFFCO nano N (4ml/l) mixed with nano Zn (2 ml/l) and IFFCO nano Cu (2ml/l)] was found superior with regard to management of Turcicum leaf blight disease with minimum of 18.20 per cent severity.

Keywords: IFFCO nanofertilizers, growth and yield parameters, maize, turcicum leaf blight


How to Cite

Ajithkumar, K., Yogendra Kumar, A. S. Savitha, M. Y. Ajayakumar, C. Narayanaswamy, Ramesh Raliya, M. R. Krupashankar, and S. N. Bhat. 2021. “Effect of IFFCO Nanofertilizer on Growth, Grain Yield and Managing Turcicum Leaf Blight Disease in Maize”. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 33 (16):19-28. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2021/v33i1630519.