Effect of Planting Depth on Emergence Percentage of Maize in Morogoro

Abstract

It is desirable that veterinarians, who are concerned with health and nutrition of animals and are often requested to advise on various aspects of crop management, should acquaint themselves with establishment of one of the most important animal feeding stuffs  the cereal crops. Knowledge of appropriate soil preparation techniques is therefore advantageous. Soil preparation is carried out in order to (a) obtain a tilth which will permit the seed to be sown in a position where it will germinate, (b) get rid of weeds which would otherwise compete with the crop plants, and (c) ensure that nutrients are present for the developing plant, if necessary, by adding fertilizers.