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Effect of Weed Control Methods On the Performance of Selected Varieties of Maize (Zea MAYS L.) At Jalingo and Gombe North-Eastern Nigeria
Subject area: Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences · Area of research: Agronomy
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717564
Abstract
A Field experiments was conducted at Jalingo (Taraba State) and Gombe (Gombe State), Nigeria. During 2023 and 2024 raining season. In Jalingo the experiment was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm, Taraba State University and Dadin Kowa area in Gombe. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of weed control methods on the performance of selected varieties of Maize (Zea mays L.). To assess weed flora composition and population dynamics in maize fields at 3, 6, and 9 weeks after sowing (WAS). Weed species were identified and grouped into broadleaf, grasses, and sedges. The results demonstrate marked spatial variation in weed community structure and successional trends, emphasizing the need for location-specific weed management strategies in maize production systems of northeastern Nigeria. The experimental design was a split- plot design (SPD) replicated three times. The total experimental area was, 26m x 73m and plot size was 3m x 3.5m with a distance of 2m between replicates and 1m between plots, respectively. Maize varieties :V1 (=Sammaz 29), V2(= Sammaz 34), V3 (= Sammaz 53), V4 (=Sammaz 54), V5(= Tzer White) and V6(=Tzer Yellow (QPM)) were allocated to the main plot and while weed control methods application rates l used 150 ml per knapsack sprayer (PRE (=Alachlor, POE(= Glyphosate) at kg/ha,PPO(= Paraquats at kg/ha, SPT (=Sweet potato), RHW (=Recommended hand weeding) and UWC (= Unweeded control) at kg/ha, were randomly assigned to subplot replicated three times. Data collected includes plant height, leaf area, dry grass weight, Maize total ground biomas (MTGB) 100 seed weight and grain yield (Kg/ha). Data obtained were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) using SAS software and their means were separated using DMRT. Results obtained revealed significant variations in maize plant parameters, due to maize variety, weed control methods. V1 (Sammaz 29 under mean combined Jalingo and Gombe over the two (2) years identified significant performance than other variety in term of growth and yield which recorded (2676.8Kg/ha) whereas PRE treatment indicated the highest with (2803.3Kg/ha) and the least goes to UWC (2229.5Kg/ha). Therefore Variety V1 observed the highest grain yields whereas V6 indicated the tallest plant height. However V1, V6, PRE, POE and RHW are recommended for cultivation and weed control at both Jalingo and Gombe.
Keywords
Maize Variety, Weed Flora, Population Dynamics, Savanna Ecology, Jalingo, Gombe
How to cite this paper
@article{1717564,
author = {Garba, M. D., Bakari Aliyu, Chukudi G. Michael},
title = {Effect of Weed Control Methods On the Performance of Selected Varieties of Maize (Zea MAYS L.) At Jalingo and Gombe North-Eastern Nigeria},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {11},
pages = {2329-2341},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1717564.pdf},
abstract = {A Field experiments was conducted at Jalingo (Taraba State) and Gombe (Gombe State), Nigeria. During 2023 and 2024 raining season. In Jalingo the experiment was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm, Taraba State University and Dadin Kowa area in Gombe. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of weed control methods on the performance of selected varieties of Maize (Zea mays L.). To assess weed flora composition and population dynamics in maize fields at 3, 6, and 9 weeks after sowing (WAS). Weed species were identified and grouped into broadleaf, grasses, and sedges. The results demonstrate marked spatial variation in weed community structure and successional trends, emphasizing the need for location-specific weed management strategies in maize production systems of northeastern Nigeria. The experimental design was a split- plot design (SPD) replicated three times. The total experimental area was, 26m x 73m and plot size was 3m x 3.5m with a distance of 2m between replicates and 1m between plots, respectively. Maize varieties :V1 (=Sammaz 29), V2(= Sammaz 34), V3 (= Sammaz 53), V4 (=Sammaz 54), V5(= Tzer White) and V6(=Tzer Yellow (QPM)) were allocated to the main plot and while weed control methods application rates l used 150 ml per knapsack sprayer (PRE (=Alachlor, POE(= Glyphosate) at kg/ha,PPO(= Paraquats at kg/ha, SPT (=Sweet potato), RHW (=Recommended hand weeding) and UWC (= Unweeded control) at kg/ha, were randomly assigned to subplot replicated three times. Data collected includes plant height, leaf area, dry grass weight, Maize total ground biomas (MTGB) 100 seed weight and grain yield (Kg/ha). Data obtained were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) using SAS software and their means were separated using DMRT. Results obtained revealed significant variations in maize plant parameters, due to maize variety, weed control methods. V1 (Sammaz 29 under mean combined Jalingo and Gombe over the two (2) years identified significant performance than other variety in term of growth and yield which recorded (2676.8Kg/ha) whereas PRE treatment indicated the highest with (2803.3Kg/ha) and the least goes to UWC (2229.5Kg/ha). Therefore Variety V1 observed the highest grain yields whereas V6 indicated the tallest plant height. However V1, V6, PRE, POE and RHW are recommended for cultivation and weed control at both Jalingo and Gombe.},
keywords = {Maize Variety, Weed Flora, Population Dynamics, Savanna Ecology, Jalingo, Gombe},
month = {May},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717564}
}