Abstract:To explore the application potential of large-particle fertilizers in the maize cultivation systems of Northeast China, stabilized fertilizers were utilized as the research subject in this study. Four experimental treatments were established: control treatment(CK),band application of stabilized fertilizer(T1), hole application of stabilized fertilizer(T2), and large-particle stabilized fertilizer produced via extrusion granulation(T3).The research compared the dynamic characteristics of soil nutrient release and their effects on maize yield under different fertilizer forms and application methods, aiming to select the optimal fertilization mode for reducing fertilizer loss and promoting sustainable agricultural development, and to provide a scientific basis for reducing fertilization costs in maize cultivation in Northeast China.The results showed that different fertilizer forms and application methods significantly affected the soil nutrient release process, with inorganic nitrogen release being particularly notable. The band application treatment(T1) exhibited the fastest release rate of inorganic nitrogen. During the early growth stage of maize, the peak release of inorganic nitrogen in treatment T1 was reached, which was 22% and 20% lower than the peaks of the hole application treatment(T2) and the large-particle treatment(T3), respectively. After that, it gradually decreased. During the first three key growth periods of maize, the cumulative nitrogen release in T1, T2, and T3 treatments was 69%, 76%, and 65%, respectively; while during the later growth stages, the nitrogen release in T3 treatment was the highest, reaching 35%. Yield analysis indicated that both T2 and T3 treatments resulted in higher maize ear weights, with T3 treatment increasing by 0.86% compared with T2 treatment, and showing a significant increase of 10.38% over T1 treatment. The grain yields were as follows: CK treatment 6871.47 kg/ha, T1 treatment 7413.5 kg/ha, T2 treatment 8112.88 kg/ha, and T3 treatment 8182.82 kg/ha. These findings demonstrate that large-particle fertilizers can ensure stable and high maize yields in Northeast China. Furthermore, the application of extrusion granulation technology effectively reduces carbon emissions during production, lowers processing costs, and indirectly enhances farmers' economic benefits. This study provides a new technical pathway for sustainable agricultural development, as well as a scientific and efficient fertilization solution for large-scale crop production under land-intensive management models.