Performance of the Different Inter Row Spacing of Growth and Yield of Hybrid Maize (Samaze -15) in Ganwoki Ganye, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Abstract

At the research farm in Gangwoki, Ganye, Adamawa State, Nigeria, during the 2024 cropping season, this study assessed the impact of various inter-row spacings on the growth and yield performance of SAMAZE-15 hybrid maize. Four spacing treatments (20x70cm, 25x70cm, 30x70cm, and 35x70cm) were used in the experiment, which was replicated three times using a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD). Information was gathered on yield characteristics like cob weight and number, as well as growth parameters like plant height and leaf count. Plant height, leaf count, and cob weight did not significantly differ (P<0.05) between treatments, according to the results. However, the number of cobs showed a significant response to spacing, with the 20x70cm treatment recording the highest value. While physical differences were observed among treatments, statistical analysis confirmed that most variations were not significant. The study concludes that 20x70cm spacing provides a better performance in terms of cob number and is thus recommended for optimal production of SAMAZE-15 hybrid maize in the study area. Further research is suggested to integrate this spacing with other agronomic practices for enhanced productivity.