The effect of plant densities on plant height and dry matter content of hydroponically grown corn (Zea mays L.) forage

Date

4-2013

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering

College

College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Ballaran , Vicente G. Jr.

Committee Member

Relativo, Patrick Lemuel P. Saludes, Ronaldo B.

Restrictions

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Abstract

Three different planting densities were established, using wire mesh (0.5 in.x 0.5 in.), to determine its effect on the height and dry matter of the corn forage. The first density (0.6222 seeds/cm²) was close to each, the 2ⁿᵈ density (0.1778 seeds/cm² ) is 1 square mesh apart, and the 3rd density (0.0889 seeds/cm²) is two square meshes apart. The corns were planted in nutrient film technique hydroponics setup and also in soil with the same densities that will serve as a control setup. The corn forages were grown for seven days. Results showed that at 5% level of significance there is no significant difference between the three planting densities in hydroponically and soil grown corn forage with regards to plant height and dry matter. But there is a significant difference to the plant height and dry matter content of those grown in hydroponics as compared to those grown in soil. Thus, in order to maximize the space of the growing area, the ₁ˢᵗ density should be chosen.

Language

English

Location

UPLB College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology

Call Number

LG 993.5 2013 A2 S27

Document Type

Thesis

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