Soil fauna of dry and irrigated farm systems in the Egyptian western desert

1981 ◽  
Vol 96 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-105
Author(s):  
E. M. Hegazi ◽  
M. A. Abd-Elatif ◽  
K. S. Moursy ◽  
M. F. Maareg
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fauna ◽  
Irrigation System ◽  
Plant Cover ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Considerable Effect ◽  
Western Desert ◽  
Physical And Chemical Properties ◽  
Arthropod Fauna ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

SUMMARYSoil fauna of irrigated olive and vine farms and a rain-fed farm at the Egyptian western desert were surveyed and analysed between September 1977 and August 1978. In samples from these farms, Collembola and Acari constituted the highest fraction of total arthropod fauna while Aranea, Myriapoda, Crustacea, and Pseudoscorpionida comprised the lowest fractions. Populations of annelids and nematodes differed from one farm to another. The study revealed that plant cover, irrigation system, human interference and the physical and chemical properties exerted a considerable effect on the number and type of soil fauna components at each farm.

scholarly journals Changes of plant cover of the raised peat-bog Baligówka under the influence of human activity

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 7-11
Author(s):  
Magdalena Malec ◽  
Sławomir Klatka ◽  
Marek Ryczek ◽  
Edyta Kruk
Keyword(s):  
Species Composition ◽  
Plant Communities ◽  
Groundwater Level ◽  
Plant Cover ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Peat Bog ◽  
Physical And Chemical Properties ◽  
Peat Formation ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

Abstract The main purpose of the work was to determine the scope and degree of the influence of exploitation on changes of plant cover of the raised peat-bog Baligówka, located in the Orawsko- Nowotarska Valley. The analysis was carried out based on 47 phytosociological surveys using the Braun-Blanquet method. Results of investigations allow to state that excessive drying and fires that took place on the examined object caused wastage of many precious species of plants, especially from the Oxycocco- Sphagnetea class. Their place occupied species belonging to other classes, such as Nardo-Callunetea and Molinio-Arrhenatheretea. The basic cause of drying of the peat-bog and, in consequence, dying of peat formation species is intensified exploitation and connected with this drainage, carried out in the half of the 20th century. Unfortunately, local people up to now illegally have harvested the peat on the investigated object. Decrease in groundwater level leads to accelerated decay of peat, changes in physical and chemical properties of a substratum and, in consequence, changes in trophic values of habitat, what causes great changes in species composition of plant communities.

scholarly journals Subirrigation of Container-Grown Tomato II: Physical and Chemical Properties of the Growing Medium

Water ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 2211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juana Cruz García-Santiago ◽  
Luis Alonso Valdez-Aguilar ◽  
Donita L. Cartmill ◽  
Andrew D. Cartmill ◽  
Porfirio Juárez-López ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Solution ◽  
Irrigation System ◽  
Nutrient Use Efficiency ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Solution Concentration ◽  
Physical And Chemical Properties ◽  
Promising Strategy ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

Subirrigation of containerized vegetable crops is a promising strategy to increase water and nutrient use efficiency, however, the longer growing seasons for cultivation of vegetable species may cause marked changes in the physical and chemical substrate properties. This study determined the effects of the irrigation system, subirrigation vs. drip-irrigation, and the concentration of the nutrient solution on the substrate physical and chemical properties in containerized tomato plants. Plants were irrigated with solutions at concentrations of −0.072, −0.058 and −0.043 MPa. Root dry weight of subirrigated plants was decreased by 35% in the substrate top layer when the highest concentration was used. Substrate electrical conductivity increased while pH was acidified as solution concentration increased and from the bottom to the top substrate layers in subirrigated plants. Salts buildup was associated with increased concentration of oxalic and tartaric acids and pH acidification. The improved substrate physical and chemical properties in subirrigated plants were associated with higher fruit yield (11.0 kg per plant) provided nutrient solution concentration was reduced to −0.043 MPa; in contrast, the highest yield in drip-irrigated plants (10.1 kg per plant) was obtained when the solution concentration was −0.072 MPa. In conclusion, subirrigation with reuse of the nutrient solution is a promising strategy to reduce water waste through runoff and leaching as water use efficiency increases due to greater water retention properties in the substrate, the maintenance of an EC within a range the plants can tolerate, and a lower acidification of substrate pH.

Statistical criteria of stellar population types

1966 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 101-110
Author(s):  
W. Iwanowska
Keyword(s):  
Stellar Population ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Spectrophotometric Study ◽  
Physical And Chemical Properties ◽  
Population Type ◽  
The Galaxy ◽  
Distribution Parameters ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Statistical Criteria ◽  
And Chemical Properties

In connection with the spectrophotometric study of population-type characteristics of various kinds of stars, a statistical analysis of kinematical and distribution parameters of the same stars is performed at the Toruń Observatory. This has a twofold purpose: first, to provide a practical guide in selecting stars for observing programmes, second, to contribute to the understanding of relations existing between the physical and chemical properties of stars and their kinematics and distribution in the Galaxy.

Response of corn (Zea mays L.) to various organic-based fertilizers in marginal upland of Sta. Rita, Samar

2017 ◽  
pp. 31-43
Author(s):  
Berta Ratilla ◽  
Loreme Cagande ◽  
Othello Capuno
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Physical And Chemical Properties ◽  
Total N ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

Organic farming is one of the management strategies that improve productivity of marginal uplands. The study aimed to: (1) evaluate effects of various organic-based fertilizers on the growth and yield of corn; (2) determine the appropriate combination for optimum yield; and (3) assess changes on the soil physical and chemical properties. Experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design, with 3 replications and 7 treatments, namely; T0=(0-0-0); T1=1t ha-1 Evans + 45-30-30kg N, P2O5, K2O ha-1; T2=t ha-1 Wellgrow + 45-30-30kg N, P2O5, K2O ha-1; T3=15t ha-1 chicken dung; T4=10t ha-1 chicken dung + 45-30-30kg N, P2O5, K2O ha-1; T5=15t ha-1 Vermicast; and T6=10t ha-1 Vermicast + 45-30-30kg N, P2O5, K2O ha-1. Application of organic-based fertilizers with or without inorganic fertilizers promoted growth of corn than the control. But due to high infestation of corn silk beetle(Monolepta bifasciata Horns), its grain yield was greatly affected. In the second cropping, except for Evans, any of these fertilizers applied alone or combined with 45-30-30kg N, P2O5, K2O ha-1 appeared appropriate in increasing corn earyield. Soil physical and chemical properties changed with addition of organic fertilizers. While bulk density decreased irrespective of treatments, pH, total N, available P and exchangeable K generally increased more with chicken dung application.

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