Comparison of different potassium application methods for maize (Zea mays L.) growth under salt-affected soils

Authors

  • Zaib Un Nisa Cotton Research Institute, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Noor ul Ain Saifullah Department of Soil Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Ihsan Ullah Sorghum Research Sub-Station, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Zia ullah Zia Cotton Research Institute, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Barkat Ali Sorghum Research Sub-Station, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Zahid Hussain Center for biotechnology and microbiology, university of swat, Pakistan
  • Zahid Hussain Center for biotechnology and microbiology, university of swat, Pakistan
  • Shahid Hussain Department of Soil Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
  • Arif Husain Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, 32200, Punjab, Pakistan

Keywords:

KCl, K2SO4, Maize, Potassium application methods, Saline-sodic soils

Abstract

Potassium (K) is considered as an important nutrient element for maize growth because its availability
varies from different K sources to different soil conditions. Therefore, in this study, a pot experiment was conducted to
investigate the efficiency of different K fertilization methods in maize under salt-affected soils. The different
application methods (mixing, surface, band placement, and fertigation) were compared by considering the different
sources of K, e.g., potassium chloride (KCl) and potassium sulfate (K2SO4). For subsurface application method, the
significant increase in shoot fresh weight (SFW) was recorded 272 g and 285 g for KCl, and K2SO4, respectively. For shoot dry weight (SDW), both sources of K either KCl (44.91 g) or K2SO4 (68 g) also showedsignificant results for subsurface application. 

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Published

2023-05-25

How to Cite

Zaib Un Nisa, Saifullah, N. ul A., Ihsan Ullah, M., Zia, Z. ullah, Ali, B., Hussain, Z., Hussain, Z., Hussain, S., & Husain, A. (2023). Comparison of different potassium application methods for maize (Zea mays L.) growth under salt-affected soils. Journal of Pure and Applied Agriculture, 6(1). Retrieved from https://ojs.aiou.edu.pk/index.php/jpaa/article/view/1030

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2021): Journal of Pure and Applied Agriculture

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