Combined Application of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Black Soil Fertility and Maize Yield

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinwei ZHAO ◽  
Lianren ZHOU
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Black Soil ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizers ◽  
Combined Application ◽  
Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers

scholarly journals Integrated Use of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Maize (Zea Mays L.) Yield and Soil Fertility in Andisols of Sidama, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melkamu Hordofa Sigaye
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizer ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Net Benefit ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizers ◽  
Maize Production ◽  
Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers ◽  
Np Fertilizer

The study was carried out to determine the influence of organic and inorganic fertilizers on maize yield and soil fertility; to determine economically optimum organic and inorganic fertilizer combinations for maize production. The study was performed in a randomized complete block design consisting of 10 treatments and 3 replications. The treatments were: Control, 100% of R-NP (138 N and 92 P), 100% of vermicompost,100% of conventional compost, 25% R-NP +75% of vermicompost, 50% of R-NP + 50% of vermicompost, 75% of R-NP+25% of from vermicompost, 25% of R-NP +75% of conventional compost, 50% of R-NP+50% of conventional-compost, 75% of R-NP +25% of conventional-compost. All rates of vermicompost and conventional compost were applied based on N equivalence. Results indicate that applications of inorganic fertilizers with a combination of organic source fertilizers were increases maize yield and yield components and improves the nutrient status of the soil. The highest maize grain yield (7494.3 kg ha-1) and above-ground biomass yield (18718.0 kg ha-1) were obtained from the applications of 50% recommended NP fertilizer plus 50% vermicompost which is based on the recommended N equivalent respectively. Similarly, we found that a combination of both inorganic and organic fertilizers application also is the best strategy to improve major soil nutrients, maintain soil fertility. The economic analysis revealed that the highest net benefit of (108,872.0 ETB ha-1) was obtained from the application of 50% recommended NP fertilizer plus 50% vermicompost based on the recommended N equivalence. Yet, the lowest yield and net benefit value were attained from the control or unfertilized plot. Therefore, this study suggests that an appropriate proportion of organic fertilizer with inorganic fertilizer not only for higher yield maize production with an assurance of potential economic returns to the small hold farmers but also improve and maintain the soil fertility and should be adopted with similar soil type and agro-ecologies.

scholarly journals Integrated Nutrient Management for Rice Yield, Soil Fertility, and Carbon Sequestration

Plants ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 138
Author(s):  
Tahmina Akter Urmi ◽  
Md. Mizanur Rahman ◽  
Md. Moshiul Islam ◽  
Md. Ariful Islam ◽  
Nilufar Akhtar Jahan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Carbon Stock ◽  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Rice Yield ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Total Carbon ◽  
Integrated Nutrient Management ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizers ◽  
Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers

Reliance on inorganic fertilizers with less or no use of organic fertilizers has impaired the productivity of soils worldwide. Therefore, the present study was conducted to quantify the effects of integrated nutrient management on rice yield, nutrient use efficiency, soil fertility, and carbon (C) sequestration in cultivated land. The experiment was designed with seven treatments comprising of a zero input control, recommended inorganic fertilizers (RD), poultry manure (PM) (5 t ha−1) + 50% RD, PM (2.5 t ha−1) + 75% RD, vermicompost (VC) (5 t ha−1) + 50% RD, VC (2.5 t ha−1) + 75% RD, and farmers’ practice (FP) with three replications that were laid out in a randomized complete block design. The highest grain yield (6.16–6.27 t ha−1) was attained when VC and PM were applied at the rate of 2.5 t ha−1 along with 75% RD. Uptake of nutrients and their subsequent use efficiencies appeared higher and satisfactory from the combined application of organic and inorganic fertilizers. The addition of organic fertilizer significantly influenced the organic carbon, total carbon, total nitrogen, ammonium nitrogen, nitrate nitrogen, soil pH, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, calcium, and magnesium contents in post-harvest soil, which indicated enhancement of soil fertility. The maximum value of the organic carbon stock (18.70 t ha−1), total carbon stock (20.81 t ha−1), and organic carbon sequestration (1.75 t ha−1) was observed in poultry manure at the rate of 5 t ha−1 with 50% RD. The soil bulk density decreased slightly more than that of the control, which indicated the improvement of the physical properties of soil using organic manures. Therefore, regular nourishment of soil with organic and inorganic fertilizers might help rejuvenate the soils and ensure agricultural sustainability.

By-products of insect rearing: insect residues as biofertilizers.

2021 ◽  
pp. 60-71
Author(s):  
Adin Y. Bloukounon-Goubalan ◽  
Aliou Saïdou ◽  
Victor A. Clottey ◽  
Kalifa Coulibaly ◽  
Norbert Erokotan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Soil Health ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizers ◽  
Insect Rearing ◽  
True Value ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers ◽  
By Products

Abstract The chapter highlights the potential benefits associated with the use of insect-rearing residues as biofertilizers while exploring the mechanisms by which chitin in insect frass might control common crop pathogens. The potential benefits for soil fertility derived from the use of insect frass, comparison of quality of insect-derived biofertilizers and common organic and inorganic fertilizers and insect frass and plant health improvement are discussed. While more research is essential to understand the true value of insect-derived biofertilizers for plant and soil health, preliminary findings suggest there are significant opportunities for beneficial impacts in agriculture and horticulture to be realized.

Effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers and rice straw on carbon sequestration and soil fertility under a rice–rice cropping pattern

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 41-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahmida Rahman ◽  
Md Mizanur Rahman ◽  
G.K.M Mustafizur Rahman ◽  
M.A. Saleque ◽  
A.T.M Sakhawat Hossain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Sequestration ◽  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Rice Straw ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizers ◽  
Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers

scholarly journals DOES CONCOCTION OF ORGANIC AND INORGANIC FERTILIZATION HAVE POTENTIAL TO ENHANCE WHEAT YIELD?

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 312-319
Author(s):  
A. JAMAL ◽  
D. MUHAMMAD ◽  
M. FAWAD
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Wheat Yield ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Wheat Crop ◽  
Agricultural System ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizers ◽  
Combined Application ◽  
Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers

Soil fertility and maximum crop production can only be achieved through proper fertilization. Proper and balanced fertilization have a considerably positive effect on plant growth and yield. Due to continuous use of chemical fertilizers, the organic matter and nutrient content of the soil decreased gradually. Therefore, in modern era, agriculture scientists are now engaged to establish an agricultural system, which can not only lower the production cost, but also conserve the natural resources. Soil, as a source of nutrients, must be protected from various kinds of external factors, especially from the addition of fertilizers in excessive rates. Any degradation in the quality of soil can significantly produce many undesirable changes in the environment and also reduces the overall crop yield. So, the concoction of organic and inorganic fertilization is an alternative and most effective method for sustainable and cost-effective management for maximum crop production, without effecting the environment. The Integrated Nutrient Management provides an excellent opportunity not only for sustainability of the soil, but also enhances the overall crop productivity. The present review study was carried out with the main aim to evaluate the role of combined application of organic and inorganic fertilizers on wheat crop production. The outcome of the study concluded that combined application of both organic and inorganic fertilizers significantly improve the wheat crop production, as compared with the sole application of either organic or inorganic fertilizers.

scholarly journals Status of compost usage and its performance on vegetable production in Monga areas of Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 22-28
Author(s):  
GKMM Rahman ◽  
MSI Afrad ◽  
MM Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Soil Nutrient ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Base Line ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Yield Data ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizers ◽  
Combined Application

The present study was carried out to assess the existing status of compost usage on vegetable production and determine the overall effect of household waste compost (HWC) on growth and yield of vegetables and enhancement of soil fertility in the monga areas of Bangladesh. A field survey was conducted on 152 sampled farmers during 2010 to 2011. Questionnaire containing both closed and open-ended questions were used to assess existing production practices of vegetables using compost in both homestead and field conditions. Three field trials at Badargonj and Kawnia upazilas of Rangpur district were conducted taking four treatments i.e. control, recommended doses (RD) of fertilizers, HWC at the rate of 10 tha-1, and HWC 10 t ha-1 plus RD as IPNS based with Lal shak, Palong shak, Pui shak and Tomato. Base line survey results indicated inadequate knowledge of the farmers on use and preparation of the household waste compost. Yield data of all vegetables i.e. Tomato, Lal shak, Palong shak and Pui shak indicated that the combined application of nutrients using organic and inorganic sources were significantly better than that of solitary application of inorganic fertilizers. The potential of household waste compost applied @ 10 t ha-1 along with inorganic fertilizers applied was found highly satisfactory in producing Tomato, where yield was recorded 75 t ha-1 in the study area. The fresh yield of Palong shak was found 16 t ha-1 when recommended doses of inorganic fertilizers were applied, but it was about 19 t ha-1 under combined application of HWC @ 10 t ha-1 and inorganic fertilizers following IPNS concept. The fresh yield of Pui shak was found about 49 t ha-1 under combined application of organic and inorganic nutrients. Considering the availability and costs of different composts, it is evinced that HWC contained good amount of NPK which indicates its potentiality to be used as a soil amendment, improving soil fertility and crop productivity. It can be an alternative to chemical fertilizer to increase soil microbial populations and enzyme activities and to promote the soil nutrient for horticultural crops in the unfertile areas especially in the monga areas of Bangladesh. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v4i2.22640 Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech. 4 (2): 22-28, December, 2014

scholarly journals Growth and Yield Performance of Inbred and Hybrid Rice Varieties as Influenced by Combined Application of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers

2017 ◽  
pp. 70-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raynilda Baoy ◽  
Dionesio Bañoc
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
Significant Interaction Effect ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizers ◽  
Combined Application ◽  
Fertilizer Combination ◽  
Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers

The study evaluated the effects of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth and yield of two lowland rice varieties; determined the proper fertilizer combination; and evaluated the profitability of rice production as influenced by the combined application of organic and inorganic fertilizers. This was laid out in split plot arranged in a RCBD design with variety and fertilizer treatments as the main plot and subplot, respectively. Results revealed that the period from sowing to heading, shoot dry weight, number of filled grains per panicle and weight of 1,000 grains were significantly influenced by the variety. The yield, yield components and harvest index (HI) were significantly influenced by fertilizer application. A significant interaction effect was noted on the period from sowing to heading as observed that inbred rice (NSIC Rc212) headed late than hybrid (TH82). Plants applied with 120-60-60 kg ha-1 N, P2O5 and K2O produced taller height, larger LAI, longer panicles, more productive tillers and filled grains, and consequently highest grain yield and HI. These plants also produced the heaviest root and shoot dry weights resulting to higher root shoot ratio compared to unfertilized plants. Highest net income was obtained in plants applied with inorganic fertilizer at the rate of 120-60-60 kg ha-1 N, P2O5 K2O due to high grain yield. Irrespective of fertilizer treatments, inbred rice was more profitable than hybrid. Highest production cost was incurred in plants applied with pure organic fertilizer due to the high cost of the material.

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