Salamatin, Arnel E.

Use of microbial fertilizer in corn production / by Arnel E. Salamatin. - Indang, Cavite: Cavite State University- Main Campus, 1990. - 14 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Farm practice report (B.S.A.--Agronomy) Don Severino Agricultural College

Includes bibliographical references.

College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Natural Resources (CAFENR) College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Natural Resources (CAFENR)

An income generating project entitled ;!Use of Microbial Fertilizer in Corn Production" was conducted from September 1988 to December 1988 at Barangay Banaba Lejos, Indang, Cavite to introduce the use of microbial fertilizer as substitute for expensive inorganic fertilizer.
A 5,000 square meter field was used in the production of corn. Inoculant was applied before planting of corn at the rate of one pack per 5 kg of corn seeds. Careful observation was done to determine if the inocitlant was effective. Pests and diseases were controlled by spraying and weeding. harvesting was done 95 days after painting. Seven hundred ears of corn were harvested and were sold at P1.50 per ear. The gross income of P1.050.00 was obtained. After deducting the expenses of 0455.00, a net income of P595.00 was realized.




Corn
Fertilizers and manures

633.15 / Sa3 1990