Combined effect of cover crops and bio-fertilizer on sustainable popcorn maize production.

ABSTRACT: Cover crops play an important role in low-input cropping systems, increasing the use of agro-ecosystem services. Due to the lack of information about the impact of cover crops and bio-fertilizers on popcorn maize (Zea mays everta Sturt.) growth and yield quality, especially the popping volume and nutritive quality, such as concentrations of protein and mineral elements, this research aimed to provide essential information. The interrelation between popcorn maize productivity and quality with important groups of soil microorganisms presents additional novelty. The results demonstrated that field pea is a beneficial cover crop, especially when combined with a bio-fertilizer, supporting the accumulation of maize biomass, chlorophyll, yield potential, and the concentrations of protein,

SUBMITTER: Dragicevic V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10824896 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature