Effect of forms of fertiuzer nitrogen and timing of appucation on growth and yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.) – A review

Rice constitutes the principal source of food for a large population of the world. The productivity of rice can be Increased with judicious use of inputs at appropriate time. Coated fertilizers and using N inhibitors are the form of fertilizers releasing the nitrogen slowly there by efficient and maximum utilization of nitrogen is possible. In general, Slow, controlled release and coated fertUizers improved the yield components like productive tillers, panicle length, fertile spikelets per panicle and 1000 grain weight when applied at a proper time have been reported.