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A Comparative Analysis of Local Maize Hybrids, Versus Commercial Maize Hybrids: Assessing Yield and Yield Components Saleem, Muhammad Ahmad; Anwar, Shazma; Khan, Muhammad Yasir; Saleem, Abdul Samad; Khan, Muhammad Shahzad; Shafi Ur Rahman; Khattak, Laiba; Khan, Amjad; Murad, Shayan; Noor, Emaan; Khan, Kashif Ahmad
International Journal of Sustainability in Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): January 2024
Publisher : MultiTech Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59890/ijsr.v2i1.954

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Genetic variability is an important factor for genotype selection in order to increase yield. A field experiment was conducted on “A comparative analysis of local maize hybrids, versus commercial maize hybrids: Assessing yield and yield components” was carried out at Cereal Crops Research Institute (CCRI) Pirsabak Nowshera during 2022, to check the performance of forty maize hybrids i.e., CHTW-1 to CHTW-40 along 2 checks (CS-220 and P30K08). Randomized complete block design (RCBD) was used with 3 replications. Two rows of each hybrid, each measuring five meters, were planted. The row-to-row and plant-to-plant distance maintained was 75 cm and 25 cm respectively. The seed rate used was 25 kg ha-1.  Statistical analysis of the data showed that maximum days to tasseling (60.67 days) were taken by check hybrid CS-220 while minimum days to tasseling (50 days) was noted in candidate hybrids CHTW-2 and CHTW-20. From the results it is concluded and recommended that the candidate hybrid CHTW-11 should be purchased and sown by the farmers as this is the finest, high yielding and cheaper as compared to other maize hybrids available in the market.
Color Transitions in Tanjung-2 Chili Pepper at Green and Red Harvest Stages under Varying Growing Structures and Fertigation Levels Tivalli, Meivie; Kusumiyati, Kusumiyati; Anwar, Shazma; Konain Zahra Maqbool; Md Shazzadul Islam
EKSAKTA: Berkala Ilmiah Bidang MIPA Vol. 27 No. 01 (2026): Eksakta : Berkala Ilmiah Bidang MIPA (E-ISSN : 2549-7464)
Publisher : Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/eksakta/vol27-iss01/658

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Fruit color is a primary determinant of market acceptance for chili peppers (Capsicum annuum L.). This study quantified the green-to-red color transition at harvest using the CIELAB system. The experiment had a split-plot RCBD. Four growing structures as main plots: greenhouse, screen house, rain shelter, and open field. Four fertigation levels (25, 50, 75, and 100% ETc) as subplots. Color parameters L*, a*, b*, chroma, hue, and ΔE* were measured at both green and red harvest stages. Interactions between structure and fertigation level were significant for all color parameters. At the green stage, L* and b* values were highest in the screenhouse and greenhouse at 75–100% ETc. At the red stage, a* and chroma increased markedly, while hue decreased rapidly. This indicated accelerated carotenoid accumulation. Maximum ΔE* was observed in greenhouse and screenhouse with 100% ETc. Screenhouse with 75–100% ETc for the green harvest stage yields higher lightness (L*) and b* values. An open field combined with 50% ETc should be recommended for the red harvest phase to achieve higher a*, chroma, and ΔE* values, indicating improved red color intensity and visual quality. ΔE* was observed with 100% ETc, indicating accelerated ripening and a shorter harvest period.