The Effect of Organic and Mineral Fertilizers on Silage Maize Biomass Yield and Quality Across Different Soil–Climate Conditions in the Czech Republic

, B). Comparing fertilizer treatments, no significant differences were observed among FYM, FYM + N, and FYM + NPK; however, all three treatments significantly outperformed the Control at all sites. Conversely, fertilization did not affect the quality parameters. For silage maize, FYM represents the optimal fertilization strategy, providing yields and quality comparable to the combined application of mineral N, P, and K, which are more costly (in terms of purchase and application) and, under certain conditions, may negatively impact the environment. Nevertheless, the application of mineral fertilizers increased soil nutrient content, thereby improving conditions for subsequent crops.

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Plants
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2026-04-16
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https://doi.org/10.3390/plants15081231
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Crop Yield and Soil Fertility
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The Effect of Organic and Mineral Fertilizers on Silage Maize Biomass Yield and Quality Across Different Soil–Climate Conditions in the Czech Republic

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The Effect of Organic and Mineral Fertilizers on Silage Maize Biomass Yield and Quality Across Different Soil–Climate Conditions in the Czech Republic

Veronika Zemanová, Lukáš Hlísníkovský, Ladislav Menšík, Muhammad Roman, P. Nerušil, David Kincl, Jaffar Iqbal
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, B). Comparing fertilizer treatments, no significant differences were observed among FYM, FYM + N, and FYM + NPK; however, all three treatments significantly outperformed the Control at all sites. Conversely, fertilization did not affect the quality parameters. For silage maize, FYM represents the optimal fertilization strategy, providing yields and quality comparable to the combined application of mineral N, P, and K, which are more costly (in terms of purchase and application) and, under certain conditions, may negatively impact the environment. Nevertheless, the application of mineral fertilizers increased soil nutrient content, thereby improving conditions for subsequent crops.

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