Understanding nutrient imbalances in maize (Zea mays L.) using the diagnosis and recommendation integrated system (DRIS) approach in the Maize belt of Nigeria

Abstract Low nutrient use efficiency in maize as a result of imbalanced nutrition has been reported to drastically reduce yield. We implemented a nutrient omission experiment to assess the effect of nutrient application on maize yield and nutritional balance. Maize ear leaves were analyzed for nutri...

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Main Authors: Kamaluddin T. Aliyu, Jeroen Huising, Alpha Y. Kamara, Jibrin M. Jibrin, Ibrahim B. Mohammed, Generose Nziguheba, Adam M. Adam, Bernard Vanlauwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-95172-7