A research internship with the Baden Aniline and Soda Factory (BASF) Phil. Inc. on the field trials of cabrioTM 25EC and its effect on the agronomic traits and yield of corn (Zea mays L.) /A research internship with the Baden Aniline and Soda Factory (BASF) Phil. Inc. on the field trials of cabrioTM 25EC and its effect on the agronomic traits and yield of corn (Zea mays L.)

Date

10-2012

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Major Course

Major in Agronomy

College

College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Pompe C. Sta. Cruz

Abstract

The research internship conducted at the trial site of BASF in Padre Garcia, Batangas, allowed the student-intern to have an experience on the activities related to corn production such as land preparation, planting, fertilizer application, and harvesting. The student was able to observe the difference between theoretical corn production and the actual production system observed in the field. The internship conducted a commercial field trial that focused on determining the optimum rate and timing of the application of Cabrio? 25EC, a fungicide, and its effects on the agronomic traits and yield of corn. A total of six treatments were tested to determine the optimum rate and timing of Cabrio? 25EC application. The fungicide was applied at 400 and 500 mL ha-1 56, 62, and 66 days after planting (DAP). Results show that highest yield was observed at 500 ml ha-1 applied at 62 DAP. The yield difference was attributed to the higher values of agronomic traits demonstrated by the treated plot. The application of Cabrio? 25EC also resulted to effective fungal protection which may also have contributed in the yield difference between treated and untreated plots.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

Call Number

LG 993 2012 A3 /C75

Document Type

Thesis

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