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Author or Institution as Author
Ivan B. Cuvaca
Co-authors

Dayton M. Lambert, Forbes R. Walker, Makoala Marake and Neal S. Eash

Resource Type
Curated Content
Category
Case Study
Date of Publication
Jul 01, 2015
Language
English
Description/Abstract

Aims: To determine differences in maize yields, optimal nitrogen (N) rates, and profitability on contrasting soil types and no-till and till management.
Study Design: Randomized block design field trials involving no-tillage and tillage practices were conducted on contrasting soil types (vertisols and inceptisols) to investigate the effect of N fertilizer rates on maize (Zea mays) grain yield.

Place and Duration of Study: Mohale’s Hoek District, Maphutseng, Lesotho over the 2012/2013

Institution
University of Lesotho

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