A field experiment was conducted at Rakh Dhiansar during Kharif 1995 and 1996 and Rabi 1995-96 and 1996-97 under dryland conditions of Jammu (J&K). The results based on growth, yield attributes and yield revealed that application of 15 t ha -1 of subabul leaves as basal+25% N recorded maize (var. Local) yield of 45.22 q ha -1, which was significantly higher than the recommended dose of fertilizers and it was at par with 15 t ha -1 of subabul leaves as basal only, yielding 45.06 q ha -1. The residual effect of green leaf manuring on wheat (var. PBW-175) revealed that growth, reproductive and yield attributing characters were also influenced positively. By using this material, 50-75% N can be saved by the small and marginal farmers of the dryland region.
