ISSN:
1570-7458
Keywords:
nitrogen
;
maize
;
lepidopterous stem and cob borers
;
Sesamia calamistis
;
Eldana saccharina
;
Mussidia nigrivenella
;
Cryptophlebia leucotreta
;
dead hearts
;
stem tunneling
;
yields
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The influence of four nitrogen levels (0, 60, 90 and 120 kg N/ha) on growth of maize and development of lepidopterous pests was investigatdd in a field trial. Nitrogen had a positive effect on both plant growth variables (plant height, stem diameter and yield), and development and survival ofSesamia calamistis andEldana saccharina, and thereby increased the incidence of dead hearts and stem tunneling. However, the percent yield loss due to artificial infestation decreased with increasing N application rate from 20% to 11% in the in the 0kg/ha and 120kg/ha treatment, respectively. Using a multiple regression analysis, plant height, plant diameter and stem tunneling were found to be the most important variables explaining the variability in maize yield.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02383035
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