Evaluation of effect of nicosulfuron at different time of application on the chemical component of maize (Zea mays)

Abstract. Tizhe TD, Alonge SO, Iortsuun DN, Adekpe DI, Batta K. 2022. Evaluation of effect nicosulfuron at different time application on the chemical component maize (Zea mays). Nusantara Bioscience 14: 123-128. This study was aimed evaluating concentration and compositions mays L.) grain. A field experiment conducted during 2019 2020 cropping season. Using a split plot design, seed planted; four concentrations (50, 100, 150 200 g/ha) were applied 3, 5 7 weeks after sowing (WAS). The grain obtained analyzed its proximate, amino acids mineral contents using standard procedures. results showed that both had significant proximate except ash content. WAS significantly highest content protein, crude fibre moisture with 11.35, 2.60 12.01% respectively; lowest carbohydrate (70.58%) fat (2.33%). also observed to have all (except N) 100 g/ha recording almost acids; 50 lowest. virtually while 3 Therefore, Mg Ca components grain; which means use especially above other than negatively affect