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Research Project: Improved Biologically-Based Tactics to Manage Invasive Insect Pests and Weeds

Location: Insect Behavior and Biocontrol Research

Title: Enhancement of silage sorghum and corn production using best management practices

Author
item MASSIMI, MOHUNNAD - Florida A & M University
item HASEEB, MUHAMMAD - Florida A & M University
item KANGA, LAMBERT - Florida A & M University
item Legaspi, Jesusa

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 2/27/2017
Publication Date: N/A
Citation: N/A

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), and Silage Corn (Zea mays) production is not sufficient in irrigated eastern areas of Jordan and so families cannot afford sufficient animal feeds. This is due to two main reasons: the first is lower crop productivity related to poor agricultural practices including no use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides, water use efficiency, and low yielding hybrid variety. The second reason is diminishing of farm land because of urbanization threats and abstention from agriculture by local communities' farmers. In addition, the global warming and its impact on soil salinity and crops on productivity make Sorghum and Silage Corn crops not effective in yield and economic return. The irrigated Sorghum and Silage Corn in Jordan produced a maximum of 20 tons\ha Sorghum and Silage Corn are two important forage crops in Jordan. The goal of this research is to increase sorghum and silage maize production in the target areas. Evaluation of conventional and hybrid varieties are in progress in north Florida to train a research scholar to increase these crops productivity in his native country. The other focus of this project is on the use of suitable fertilizer doses, proper weed management practices and maximum water use efficiency to sustain silage sorghum and corn production for sustainable animal production.