Production of Corn: Effects of Manganese Application on Plant Parameters

Md Sarwar, Jahan and Nozulaidi, M and NurInani, M (2016) Production of Corn: Effects of Manganese Application on Plant Parameters. Journal of Agricultural Research, 1 (2). pp. 1-7. ISSN 2474-8846

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Abstract

Corn plants need a small amount of manganese (Mn) that plays an active role in plant metabolism. We determined plant parameters, relative water content (RWC), chlorophyll (Chl) content, Chl fluorescence, photosynthesis parameters, and yield parameters to justify the effects of Mn on corn plants. Different Mn concentrations (0, 0.2, 1.5 and 3 ppm) were applied as a foliar spray on leaves of corn plants. The Mn treatment increased plant’s height and leaf numbers. RWC, net photosynthesis rate (Pn) and photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), Chl content and Chl fluorescence increased in leaves of Mn-treated plants compared to that of Mn-untreated plants. In addition, Mn application increased the yield of corn plants. Taken together, the Mn concentration at 1.5 ppm as a foliar application might increase corn production.

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Uncontrolled Keywords: Corn plants need a small amount of manganese (Mn) that plays an active role in plant metabolism. We determined plant parameters, relative water content (RWC), chlorophyll (Chl) content, Chl fluorescence, photosynthesis parameters, and yield parameters to justify the effects of Mn on corn plants. Different Mn concentrations (0, 0.2, 1.5 and 3 ppm) were applied as a foliar spray on leaves of corn plants. The Mn treatment increased plant’s height and leaf numbers. RWC, net photosynthesis rate (Pn) and photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), Chl content and Chl fluorescence increased in leaves of Mn-treated plants compared to that of Mn-untreated plants. In addition, Mn application increased the yield of corn plants. Taken together, the Mn concentration at 1.5 ppm as a foliar application might increase corn production.
Subjects: S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
S Agriculture > SB Plant culture
Divisions: Faculty of Bio-resources & Food Industry
Depositing User: Rafidah M.Saaid
Date Deposited: 08 Feb 2022 01:56
Last Modified: 08 Feb 2022 01:56
URI: http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/id/eprint/5182

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