Department of Agricultural Science, Isabela State University, Echague, Philippines
Research Article
Growth and Yield of White Corn (Zea mays L.) as Affected by Growth Enhancer
Author(s): Lucila V Rocha* and Geronimo L Digma*
Seed priming is a beneficial technique to improve seed germination, uniformity and growth in many crops like
corn. Effective Microorganisms (EM), a commercial concoction of microbes which include yeasts, fungi, bacteria
and actinomycetes were found effective in enhancing crop growth. Effective Microorganisms as growth enhancer on
stocked corn seeds was conducted under the laboratory and field conditions from January 27 to May 10, 2020 at
San Isidro Sur, Luna Apayao, Cordillera Administrative Region. Five growth enhancers: Oriental Herbal Nutrient,
Coconut Water, Lactic Acid Bacteria, Wood Vinegar and Effective Microorganism were used as seed primer under
the laboratory experiment. Results showed that stocked seeds primed with any of the growth enhancers attained
comparable length and weight of roots and shoots at 10 and 20 DAS. However, germination test showed tha.. View more»