Abstracts

The reduced norm of irrigation (50%) compared to the full (100%) and control was tested in three sweet corn hybrids (Enterprise, Union, and Sweet Nugget) in two sowing dates. Irrigation deficit did not significantly affect plant height, height to first ear or number of leaves in Enterprise and Union hybrids. Sweet Nugget had lower values of all parameters. ANOVA showed significant effects of irrigation, genotype, sowing date, and their interactions on most traits. The reduced rate enables 50% water savings without affecting plant morphology.

Keywords

Sweet corn, Reduced irrigation, Morphological characteristics, Hybrids, Date of sowing, Water saving

Acknowledgment

This research is part of a scientific project (Contract number: 451-03-136/2025-03/200216) supported by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia, FAO project (2025) "Strengthening the resilience of the agricultural sector to natural disasters".

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