Maize growth and biomass yield as influenced by diazotroph and mycorrhizae inoculation
1 Department of Soil Science, University of Abuja, Abuja FCT-Nigeria.
2 UFR Sciences Géologiques et Minières, Université de Man, Man, Côte d’Ivoire.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 18(03), 1312–1318
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2023.18.3.1082
Publication history:
Received on 29 April 2023; revised on 14 June 2023; accepted on 16 June 2023
Abstract:
The production of maize has significant nutrient needs, notably for nitrogen. Considering the negative impact of chemical fertilizer on the ecosystem, alternative supply of nutrients that is easily accessible and environmentally benign must be sourced. This study looked into the effects of inoculating mycorrhizae and diazotrophs on the growth and biomass output of maize. The treatments included three (3) levels of mycorrhiza (without mycorrhiza, with Glomus clarum, and with Glomus deserticola), as well as two (2) levels of diazotroph (with and without diazotroph). These treatment combinations were applied to thirty (30) pots, each containing 3 kg of soil. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Data were collected on growth parameters such as leaf area, number of leaves, stem girth, and plant height at 2-week interval. The trial was terminated at 8 weeks after sowing (WAS), and yield parameters measured included root length, fresh and dry shoot weight, and fresh and dry root weight. The data were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) using the General Linear Model procedure with Minitab statistical software. A significant interactive effect of diazotrophs and mycorrhiza was observed in stem girth at 4 WAS. The highest stem girth (4.02 cm) was obtained under combined application of diazotroph and G. clarum while the least stem girth (3.38 cm) was obtained under control (no-diazotroph and no-mycorrhiza treatment). Mycorrhiza application positively influenced root length, fresh root weight, fresh shoot weight, dry root weight and dry shoot weight
Keywords:
Cereals; Inoculum; Mycorrhizal treatment; Soil environment; Southern Guinea Savanna
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