The Effect of Planting Distance and Number of Seeds on Growth, Production, and Quality of Local Maize (Zea mays L.), Manado Kuning

Abstract

Local maize, Manado Kuning, may contain more carotene than other maize varieties, but low production. This study was carried out to pursue the effect of planting distance and number of seeds per planting hole on the plant growth and the corn production. The study used a Group Randomized Design and the experiment was factorial, with two factors. Results showed that both factors individually affected the plant height, the leaf width, and the dry weight of the maize plant at all observations. These also inluenced the net assimilation rate and the chlorophyll level. There was strong interaction of planting distance and number of seeds per planting hole on corn production.