Performance of corn (Zea mays L.) with application of poultry manure and leachates as organic fertilizer

Objective: To evaluate different sources and forms of organic fertilization on production parameters in Zea mays L.. Design/methodology/approach: A completely randomized design was used where the treatments were the different combinations of doses and sources of organic fertilizers from animal excreta. Results: The foliar applied compost plus leachate treatments were found to be superior to the chemical treatments. Limitations of the study/implications: Further evaluation of the virtues of organic fertilizers in different crops is needed. Findings/conclusions: Organic fertilization either in soil form with composts or leachates in a phytophilic form are competitive to chemical fertilization.