Maize growth and yield according to the previous crop

Authors

  • Priscila de Oliveira Embrapa Cerrados
  • Adriano Stephan Nascente Embrapa Rice and Beans image/svg+xml
  • João Kluthcouski Embrapa Rice and Beans image/svg+xml
  • Tomás de Aquino Portes Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/pat.v43i3.22077

Keywords:

Zea mays L., Phaseolus vulgaris L., Pennisetum glaucum L., Brachiaria brizantha L., no-tillage system.

Abstract

The use of cover crops in the no-tillage system can provide better conditions for the development of maize plants, with positive effects on grain yield. By using the growth analysis technique, this study aimed at characterizing the agronomic performance of maize on common bean, Brachiaria brizantha and millet straw. The experiment was carried out in a Brazilian Savannah soil, in Santo Antônio de Goiás, Goiás State, Brazil. The experimental design was randomized complete blocks, with three treatments (cover crops) and five replications. The common bean straw decomposition rate was higher than the B. Brizantha and millet ones. The highest values for the dry matter accumulation of leaves, stems, cobs and total, as well as leaf area index and maize grain yield, were observed when cultivated on common bean straw.

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Author Biographies

  • Priscila de Oliveira, Embrapa Cerrados
    Pesquisadora Doutora Embrapa Cerrados
  • Adriano Stephan Nascente, Embrapa Rice and Beans
    Eng. Agrônomo, EA/UFG. M.Sc. UnB. Extensionista/ Pesquisador - Emater/ AgênciaRural/ Seagri 1993-2002. Pesquisador - Embrapa Arroz e Feijão 2002 - Atual. Doutorado pela Unesp Botucatu e University of Florida (sanduiche).
  • João Kluthcouski, Embrapa Rice and Beans
    Pesquisador Dr. Embrapa Arroz e Feijao
  • Tomás de Aquino Portes, Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG)
    Prof. Dr. Universidade Federal de Goias

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Published

2013-09-17

Issue

v. 43, n. 3, Jul./Sep. 2013

Section

Crop Science

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How to Cite

OLIVEIRA, P. DE et al. Maize growth and yield according to the previous crop. Pesquisa Agropecuária Tropical [Agricultural Research in the Tropics], v. 43, n. 3, p. 239–246, 17 Sep.2013.