The influence of invertebrates on soil fertility and plant growth in temperate grasslands

1989 ◽  
pp. 173-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. P. Curry
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Temperate Grasslands

scholarly journals Sewage sludge application enhances soil properties and rice growth in a salt-affected mudflat soil

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuhua Shan ◽  
Min Lv ◽  
Wengang Zuo ◽  
Zehui Tang ◽  
Cheng Ding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Root Growth ◽  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Soil Properties ◽  
Soluble Sugar ◽  
Soil Reclamation ◽  
Rice Growth ◽  
Promote Plant Growth

AbstractThe most important measures for salt-affected mudflat soil reclamation are to reduce salinity and to increase soil organic carbon (OC) content and thus soil fertility. Salinity reduction is often accomplished through costly freshwater irrigation by special engineering measures. Whether fertility enhancement only through one-off application of a great amount of OC can improve soil properties and promote plant growth in salt-affected mudflat soil remains unclear. Therefore, the objective of our indoor pot experiment was to study the effects of OC amendment at 0, 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, and 2.5%, calculated from carbon content, by one-off application of sewage sludge on soil properties, rice yield, and root growth in salt-affected mudflat soil under waterlogged conditions. The results showed that the application of sewage sludge promoted soil fertility by reducing soil pH and increasing content of OC, nitrogen and phosphorus in salt-affected mudflat soil, while soil electric conductivity (EC) increased with increasing sewage sludge (SS) application rates under waterlogged conditions. In this study, the rice growth was not inhibited by the highest EC of 4.43 dS m−1 even at high doses of SS application. The SS application increased yield of rice, promoted root growth, enhanced root activity and root flux activity, and increased the soluble sugar and amino acid content in the bleeding sap of rice plants at the tillering, jointing, and maturity stages. In conclusion, fertility enhancement through organic carbon amendment can “offset” the adverse effects of increased salinity and promote plant growth in salt-affected mudflat soil under waterlogged conditions.

scholarly journals Farmers’ Perceptions about the Effect of Farm Land Management Practices and Soil Depth on the Distribution of Major Soil Physico-Chemical Properties in Eroded Soils of Aboy Gara Watershed, Gidan District, North Wollo Zone

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 186-195
Author(s):  
Gebeyaw Tilahun Yeshaneh
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Land Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Soil Depth ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Soil Drainage ◽  
Fertility Status ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Black Color

The study was conducted at the Abuhoy Gara Catchment, which is located in the Gidan District of North Wello Zone. The aim of the study was to study farmers’ perceptions about the effect of farm land management practices and soil depth on the distribution of major soil physico-chemical properties in eroded soils of Aboy Gara watershed. To address this issue, semi-structured interviews were conducted in 64 households to gain insight into soil fertility management practices, local methods were used to assess the fertility status of a field, and perceived trends in soil fertility. Thirty-three farmers were then asked to identify fertile and infertile fields. According to farmers response, farmers’ fields were characterized as fertile where it comprise black color, cracks during dry season, good crop performance, vigorous growth of certain plants and presence of plants in a dry environment whereas the infertile is where it shows yellow/white and red colors, compacted soils, stunted plant growth, presence of rocks and stones and wilting or dying of crops in a hot environment. A total of eight indicators (soil color, texture, soil depth, topography, soil drainage, and distance from home, type of weeds grown and cultivation intensity) were found to be used by farmers to evaluate and monitor soil fertility. The results of administered questions showed that the principal indicators mentioned by farmers as very important were soil colour (82.8%), continuous cropping land (72.2%), soil texture (62.8%), distance from home (61%), type of weeds grown (56%), soil depth (55.6%), topography (51.1%), and soil drainage (28.7%) as very important. So, among sixty four interviewed farmers: deep soil (60 farmers), soils near to home (60 farmers), forest soil (59 farmers), smooth fine soil (59 farmers), black color soil (58 farmers) and gentle slope soil (57farmers) are categorized as fertile whereas 59, 57, 56, 55, and 44farmers said that Sandy/coarse soil, shallow soil depth, steep slope soils and yellow/white, red soils and continuously cultivated soils are infertile, respectively. The overall result showed that there was good agreement between farmers’ assessment of the soil fertility status of a field and a number of these indicators. The soil laboratory analysis also corresponded well with farmers’ assessment of soil fertility. Therefore, to design more appropriate research and to facilitate clear communication with farmers, researchers need to recognize farmers’ knowledge, perceptions about assessments of soil fertility. Because, as they included all soil factors affecting plant growth, farmers’ perceptions of soil fertility were found to be more long term day-to-day close practical experience finding than those of researchers.

scholarly journals Enhanced soil fertility, plant growth promotion and microbial enzymatic activities of vermicomposted fly ash

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeba Usmani ◽  
Vipin Kumar ◽  
Pratishtha Gupta ◽  
Gauri Gupta ◽  
Rupa Rani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Plant Growth Promotion ◽  
Growth Promotion ◽  
Enzymatic Activities ◽  
Microbial Enzymatic Activities

scholarly journals Legume Green Manuring Improves Soil Fertility and Plant Growth of Eucalyptus Plantation in south subtropical China

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kongxin Zhu ◽  
Huili Wang ◽  
Zuoyu Qin ◽  
Jian Tang ◽  
Xiaojun Deng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Green Manure ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Subtropical China ◽  
Sesbania Cannabina ◽  
Available Nitrogen ◽  
Eucalyptus Plantation ◽  
Legume Green Manure

Legume green manure is extensively planted to improve soil fertility in crop field. However, the application of legume in Eucalyptus plantation is still limited and depends on site specific and species. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the effects of green manure inter-plantation on soil fertility and plant growth of Eucalyptus plantation in a short term. A field experiment of one year was established to investigate the green manure growth, forest soil nutrients and Eucalyptus plant growth inter-planted with two legume species (Tephrosia candida, TC and Sesbania cannabina, SC) at south subtropical China. Legumes were inter-planted in linear among the tree space of Eucalyptus stand. Result showed that the green manure inter-plantation increased soil organic matter by 9.66% of TC and 18.44% of SC. Soil available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium were improved significantly by the legume treatments as well. The increment of height and diameter in breast height of Eucalyptus during the experiment was significant in legume treatments. Thus, the timber volume increment was improved significantly by 46.81% of TC and 35.47% of SC compared with the control treatment. Therefore, the inter-plantation of legume green manure under the Eucalyptus plantation is effective to improve soil fertility and tree growth. Such a measure is potential and referenced for the sustainable forest management.

scholarly journals Pengaruh kombinasi jamur Trichoderma harzianum dan bokashi terhadap pertumbuhan tiga kultivar kedelai

Kultivasi ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosiman Rosiman ◽  
Sumadi Sumadi ◽  
Meddy Rachmadi
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Trichoderma Harzianum ◽  
Soil Structure ◽  
Soil Aggregates ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Soybean Cultivars ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Two Factors

AbstrakPupuk Bokashi dapat meningkatkan kesuburan tanah melalui pembentukan agregat tanah sehingga dapat memperbaiki struktur tanah. Penambahan Trichoderna harzianum pada bokashi dapat mempercepat proses dekomposisi, menjaga kesuburan media, dan meningkatkan pertumbuhan tanaman. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji kombinasi Trichoderma harzianum dan pupuk bokashi untuk meningkatkan pertumbuhan dan hasil tiga kultivar kedelai. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) pada dua faktor terhadap tiga kultivar kedelai (Ringgit, Wilis, dan Anjasmoro) dengan kombinasi Trichoderma harzianum dan Bokashi 0 t/ha, 5 t/ha, 10 t/ha, dan 15 t/ha. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa efektivitas kombinasi Trichoderma harzianum dan bokashi pada pertumbuhan dan hasil tergantung pada masing-masing kultivar. dosis kombinasi 5 t/ha Trichoderma harzianum dan bokashi dapat meningkatkan pertumbuhan dan hasil kultivar Ringgit, Wilis dan Anjasmoro.Kata Kunci: Trichoderma harziaum, bokashi, pertumbuhan, kedelai AbstractBokashi fertilizer can increase soil fertility through the formation of soil aggregates so that it can improve soil structure. The addition of Trichoderna harzianum to bokashi can accelerate the decomposition process, maintain media fertility, and increase plant growth. This study aimed to evaluate the combination of Trichoderma harzianum and bokashi fertilizer to increase the growth and yield of three soybean cultivars. The study used Randomized Block Design (RBD) with two factors: three soybean cultivars (Ringgit, Wilis, and Anjasmoro) and combination of Trichoderma harzianum and Bokashi 0 t/ha, 5 t/ha, 10 t/ha, and 15 t/ha. The results of this study indicated that the effectiveness of the combination of Trichoderma harzianum and bokashi on growth and yield depends on each cultivar. The combined dose of 5 t/ha Trichoderma harzianum and bokashi could increase the growth and yield of cultivar Ringgit, Wilis and Anjasmoro.Keywords: Trichoderma harzianum, bokashi, growth, soybean

scholarly journals Dairy Effluent-Saturated Biochar Alters Microbial Communities and Enhances Bermudagrass Growth and Soil Fertility

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1794
Author(s):  
Sarbjeet Niraula ◽  
Yong-Keun Choi ◽  
Kristen Payne ◽  
James P. Muir ◽  
Eunsung Kan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Microbial Communities ◽  
Sandy Loam ◽  
Soil Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Dairy Effluent ◽  
Loading Rates ◽  
Soil Bacterial ◽  
Amended Soil

Recently, biochar has been proposed for various agronomic applications including improved plant growth and soil fertility. In this study, the effects of dairy effluent-saturated (SBC) and unsaturated wood-derived biochar (UBC) on Bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.) growth, soil fertility and microbial communities were investigated in a greenhouse pot study. SBC and UBC were mixed with sandy loam soil at various loading rates (0, 1, 2, 4, and 8%) to grow Bermudagrass for 10 weeks. Soil physicochemical properties and plant growth measurements were taken, followed by 16S rRNA (V3-V4) amplicon sequencing of soil bacterial communities. Amendment of SBC to soil altered the soil physicochemical properties and increased the concentrations of N and P in the soil at 2 to 8% loading rates compared to UBC treated soil. The addition of SBC to soil also increased the overall plant biomass compared to UBC with more effects on aboveground biomass. Differential abundance analysis of taxa showed enrichment of Proteobacteria in UBC-amended soil, whereas Firmicutes and Nitrospirae were abundant in SBC-amended soil. Interestingly, enrichment of photosynthetic and N-fixing bacteria was observed in both SBC and UBC-amended soils after 10 weeks of treatments. However, oxidative phosphorylation and biotin metabolisms were found to be more abundant in SBC-amended soil compared to UBC-amended soil. Overall, our study suggested that amendment of SBC to soil resulted in enhanced soil nutrients, microbial capacity and Bermudagrass growth than that of UBC. Therefore, application of SBC to soil in field trials would be merited to identify sustainable and effective practices for enhancing plant growth, soil fertility and soil bacterial community.

scholarly journals Addition of low-grade phosphate rock for improvement of soil fertility on plant models: A preliminary case study

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 359-365 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rojali Maharana ◽  
Aradhana Basu ◽  
Nabin Kumar Dhal
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Phosphate Rock ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Waste Utilization ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Higher Plant ◽  
External Application ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Normal Soil

To sustain food production in the course of time and for efficient utilization of available resources, it is essential to approach improved methodologies and techniques for enhancing crop productivity. Commercial agricultural production has achieved this through the external application of synthetic inorganic fertilizers which has some detrimental effects on the soil structure, composition, microflora and additional characteristic properties of soil. The mining and industrial waste is an unwanted by-product of mining. Reusing and recycling of these wastes is possible therefore recovery and recycling is the most excellent environmental resolution to save raw resources and to diminish the number of industrialized waste materials produced, and also control the contamination of the environment. In the present study, an attempt has been made to utilize low-grade phosphate rock as a fertilizer and its effects on soil fertility. The raw phosphate rock samples are subjected to physicochemical test followed by elemental analysis by EDXRF (Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence). The tests confirmed that it is possible to use this raw phosphate rock as fertilizer for plant growth in a simple process. Different soil and plant parameters were measured. Data on pot experiment revealed higher plant growth is in PR amended soil than normal soil. The greatest positive effect on growth was recorded in the treatments that received phosphate rock (8g) per kg of soil. Thus, observations indicated that direct application of this PR could be an alternative, promising technology for simultaneous waste minimization, waste utilization, and improved resource-use efficiency.

Microbial Communities Based Biofilmed Biofertilizers Enhance Soil Fertility and Plant Growth in Hevea Ecosystem: Evidences from Seedlings and Immature Plants

2021 ◽  
pp. 363-379
Author(s):  
Rasika Priyani Hettiarachchi ◽  
Gamini Seneviratne ◽  
Ananda Nawarathna Jayakody ◽  
Kiththangodage Eranga De Silva ◽  
P. D. Thushara Gunathilake ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Microbial Communities
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