Effects of varying static and changing moisture contents during incubation on ammonia and nitrate levels in soil

1966 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. M. Ekpete ◽  
A. H. Cornfield
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Mineral Nitrogen ◽  
Water Holding Capacity ◽  
Nitrate Accumulation ◽  
Moisture Contents ◽  
Second Period ◽  
Water Holding

The effects of varying static and changing moisture contents on mineralization of nitrogen after incubation (28° C.) for 3, 6 and 12 weeks were studied.Mineral-nitrogen, accounted for entirely by nitrate, increased with increasing static moisture content up to 40-50% water-holding capacity (W.H.C). With further increasing moisture up to waterlogging, both mineral-nitrogen and nitrate decreased, the latter to negative values, indicating disappearance of nitrate originally present in the soil. Ammonia accumulated only at moisture contents above 50 % W.H.C. and its extent of accumulation increased with moisture content.When soils with moisture contents of 10-50% W.H.C. during an initial 6-week period were changed to waterlogging for a second 6-week period, mineralnitrogen and nitrate accumulation decreased with increasing initial moisture in comparison with soils left at initial moisture contents for the second period.

Kualitas Fisik Daging Ayam Broiler yang Diberi Minyak Buah Merah dalam Pakan Komersial

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Abdul Rahman Ollong ◽  
Rizki Arizona ◽  
Rusli Badaruddin
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Cooking Loss ◽  
Water Holding Capacity ◽  
Broiler Meat ◽  
Fruit Oil ◽  
Water Holding ◽  
Range Test

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan minyak buah merah (MBM) pada pakan terhadap kualitas fisik daging ayam broiler. Seratus ekor ayam broiler umur sehari (DOC) ditempatkan pada lima kelompok perlakuan pakan yang berbeda, yaitu: P1 (pakan kontrol/tanpa penambahan minyak), P2 (2% MBM), P3 (4% MBM), P4 (6% MBM) dan P5 (6% Minyak kelapa sawit). Setiap kelompok perlakuan terdiri dari empat ulangan masing-masing dengan lima ekor. Ayam broiler dipelihara selama 35 hari. Rancangan yang digunakan adalah Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan analisis variansi pola searah dan diuji lanjut dengan Duncan’s New Multiple Range Test (DMRT). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa semua variable yang diamati menunjukkan adanya pengaruh nyata (P<0,05) terhadap perlakuan yang diberikan. Dari hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan minyak buah merah (MBM) dalam pakan mampu memberikan pengaruh terhadap pH Daging, Daya Ikat Air (DIA), susut masak dan keempukan daging ayam broiler.Kata kunci : daging ayam broiler, daya ikat air, keempukan daging, pH daging, susut masakABSTRACT The experiment was conducted to study the effect of red fruit oil (RFO) onphysical quality  of broiler chicken. One hundred day old chicken (DOC) were placed in four groups of different treatments, of from levels of RFO (P1 (diet without addition of RFO), P2 (2% RFO), P3 (4% RFO) and P4 (6% RFO) and P5 (6% Palm oil)). The treatment group consisted of fivereplications with five birds each. Broiler chickens were reared for 35 days. Statistical analysis used Completely Randomized Design (CRD) and followed by Duncan’s New Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The results showed that the pH value, moisture content, water holding capacity, and cooking loss was significant differences. It could be concluded that the addition of red fruit oil in the diet give effect  of broiler chicken meat.Keywords: broiler meat, cooking loss, moisture content, pH value, water holding capacity

scholarly journals Studies into Fungal Decay of Wood In Ground Contact—Part 1: The Influence of Water-Holding Capacity, Moisture Content, and Temperature of Soil Substrates on Fungal Decay of Selected Timbers

Forests ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1284
Author(s):  
Brendan Nicholas Marais ◽  
Christian Brischke ◽  
Holger Militz ◽  
Johann Hinrich Peters ◽  
Lena Reinhardt
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Wood Species ◽  
General Trend ◽  
Wood Decay ◽  
European Beech ◽  
Water Holding Capacity ◽  
Inoculum Potential ◽  
Ground Contact ◽  
Fungal Decay ◽  
Water Holding

This article presents the results from two separate studies investigating the decay of wood in ground contact using adapted versions of laboratory-based terrestrial microcosm (TMC) tests according to CEN/TS 15083-2:2005. The first study (A) sought to isolate the effect of soil water-holding capacity (WHCsoil [%]) and soil moisture content (MCsoil [%WHCsoil]) on the decay of five commercially important wood species; European beech (Fagus sylvatica), English oak heartwood (Quercus robur), Norway spruce (Picea abies), Douglas-fir heartwood (Pseudotsuga menziesii), and Scots pine sapwood (Pinus sylvestris), while keeping soil temperature (Tsoil) constant. Combinations of soil mixtures with WHCsoil of 30%, 60%, and 90%, and MCsoil of 30%, 70%, and 95%WHCsoil were utilized. A general trend showed higher wood decay, measured in oven-dry mass loss (MLwood [%]), for specimens of all species incubated in soils with WHCsoil of 60% and 90% compared to 30%. Furthermore, drier soils (MCsoil of 30 and 70%WHCsoil) showed higher MLwood compared to wetter soils (95%WHCsoil). The second study (B) built on the first’s findings, and sought to isolate the effect of Tsoil and MCsoil on the decay of European beech wood, while keeping WHCsoil constant. The study used constant incubation temperature intervals (Tsoil), 5–40 °C, and alternating intervals of 10/20, 10/30, and 20/30 °C. A general trend showed drier MCsoil (60%WHCsoil), and Tsoil of 20–40 °C, delivered high wood decay (MLwood > 20%). Higher MCsoil (90%WHCsoil) and Tsoil of 5–10 °C, delivered low wood decay (MLwood < 5%). Alternating Tsoil generally delivered less MLwood compared to their mean constant Tsoil counterparts (15, 20, 25 °C). The results suggest that differences in wood species and inoculum potential (WHCsoil) between sites, as well as changes in MCsoil and Tsoil attributed to daily and seasonal weather patterns can influence in-ground wood decay rate.

scholarly journals PEMBUATAN KOMPOS DARI CAMPURAN 60% BERAT TANDAN KOSONG KELAPA SAWIT DAN 40% BERAT AZOLLA MICROPHYLLA DENGAN BANTUAN PUPUK CAIR ORGANIK AKTIF

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-10
Author(s):  
Andry Hammonang Sianturi ◽  
Immanuel Putra Riau Hutagaol ◽  
Bambang Trisakti ◽  
Irvan
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Optimum Condition ◽  
Organic Liquid ◽  
Water Holding Capacity ◽  
Liquid Fertilizer ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunches ◽  
Azolla Microphylla ◽  
Palm Oil Mill ◽  
Water Holding

The process of composting empty fruit bunches and Azolla microphylla by asistance active organic liquid fertilizer was an alternative in the utilization of solid waste produced from the palm oil mill. This research was to produce good quality compost from a mixture of 60%:40% weight empty fruit bunches and azolla microphylla with asistance active organic liquid fertilizer. The composting process is done by entering empty fruit bunches and Azolla microphylla on the composter and added active organic liquid fertilizer to achieve the moisture content  value of 55%-65%. During composting, the moisture content was kept on the optimum condition by adding the active organic liquid fertilizer. The parameters analyzed were temperature, moisture content, pH, water holding capacity, electrical conductivity, and C-N. The result showed that compost can be produced within ± 30 days with characteristic of pH 8.8; Moisture Content 59,92%, Water Holding Capacity 86%,  C 27.24%,  N 1.53

scholarly journals Utilization of Carp (Cyprinus carpio) as Surimi For Sausage Manufacturing

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 366-374
Author(s):  
Eveline Eveline ◽  
Joko Santoso ◽  
Magnarai Huangdinata
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Cyprinus Carpio ◽  
Gel Strength ◽  
Physical Characteristics ◽  
Water Holding Capacity ◽  
Product Diversification ◽  
Filler Concentration ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Carp Cyprinus Carpio ◽  
Water Holding

Carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a freshwater fish with high economic value and good farming potential. Carp-based product diversification could be done by using it as food ingredients such as surimi in sausage manufacture. This research was aimed to evaluate sausage produced from carp surimi by varying washing frequency and tapioca filler concentration. Five washing frequencies (1; 2; 3; and 4 times) and three tapioca filler concentrations (2; 3; and 4%) were compared. The study showed 1 time washing frequency gave better surimi physical characteristics (57.40% yield; 73.76% water holding capacity; 26.64% expressible moisture content, 821.92 g.cm gel strength; 54.45% whiteness) and chemical characteristic (78.00% moisture content and 6.34% salt soluble protein) compared to other washing frequencies. Based on the organoleptic test, 2% tapioca was the selected filler concentration. Selected surimi sausage had better physical, chemical and sensori characteristics than commercial sausage. The physical characteristics of the selected sausage were 70.46% water holding capacity; 24.58% expressible moisture content; 78.64% whiteness; 4346.70 g.cm gel strength; 101.23 g hardness; 0.98 g springiness; and 43.96 g chewiness. While the chemical characteristics of that sausage were 75% water; 1.35% ash; 11.51% protein; 4.46% fat; and 7.63% carbohydrate. The sensory scores of the sausage evaluated were color 0.44, aroma 0.60; taste 1.16; and springiness 1.86.

An assessment of physical properties and water holding capacity of soil under different fertilizer applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-33
Author(s):  
Adeniyi Afolabi Rodiya ◽  
Daudua Aluyah Okodugha ◽  
Emmanuel Aleonolu Adoga ◽  
Samuel Olaiya ◽  
Michael Okafor
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Water Holding Capacity ◽  
Environmental Engineering ◽  
Poultry Waste ◽  
Maize Seed ◽  
Moisture Contents ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Water Holding

This study was carried out at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Department of Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering, The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti to evaluate the water holding capacities of soil under different fertilizers. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design (RCBD). The treatments: control, poultry waste, biochar and urea fertilizer replicated four times were incorporated into the soil and maize seed planted. Data collected were subjected to statistical analysis. Soil samples were analyzed for moisture contents, bulk densities, particle densities and water holding capacities. Maize yield was also analyzed. The result obtained showed a significant (p< 0.05) changes in maize yield for the different fertilizers. It also shows a non-significant (p<0.05) effect on water holding capacities of the soils incorporated with different fertilizers. The study concluded that fertilizers has no effect on the water holding capacity of the soil and that poultry waste amended soil will produce higher yield.

scholarly journals Preparation and sensory evaluation of functional drink based on papaya (Carica papaya L.) pulp

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 388-395
Author(s):  
Nobel Dev ◽  
Md. Sajjad Hossain ◽  
Abdullah Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Milk Powder ◽  
Skim Milk ◽  
Egg White ◽  
Skim Milk Powder ◽  
Sensory Properties ◽  
Water Holding Capacity ◽  
Drying Time ◽  
Functional Drink ◽  
Water Holding

This research was aimed to develop functional drink based on foam-mat drying of papaya. Papaya pulp was foamed by the addition of 10, 15 and 20% egg white (w/w). Foamed papaya slurry was dried by using hot air at 60 0C for 5 hours. Drying yield and protein content of dried powder increased with the increase of egg white. Vitamin C decreased in powder due to heat degradation. Higher foam thickness resulted in longer drying time. Drying time of foamed pulp was much lower than the non-foamed pulp. Moisture content, reconstitution and water holding capacity of foam-mat dried powder were in the range of 3.27-3.93%, 82.43-83.53% and 5.23-5.93 g/g, respectively. Functional drinks were formulated by dry blending of foam-mat dried papaya powder and other ingredients at the ratio of 6:4, 5:5 and 4:6 (w/w) of foam-mat dried papaya powder and skim milk. Different ratio of foam-mat dried papaya and skim milk powder affected the physicochemical properties (moisture content, reconstitution rate, and water holding capacity) and sensory properties (color, viscosity, flavor and taste) of the product. The reconstituted drink at a ratio of 4:6 of foam-mat dried papaya powder and skim milk retained the best sensory properties. J Bangladesh Agril Univ 17(3): 388–395, 2019

scholarly journals Quantitative Assessment of Hydrolytic Potentials of Fungal Isolates from Crude Oil Impacted Soil Ecosystem in Varied Media Formulations

2020 ◽  
pp. 32-40
Author(s):  
J. M. Madu ◽  
A. I. Ogbonna ◽  
C. I. C. Ogbonna
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Crude Oil ◽  
Quantitative Assessment ◽  
Polluted Soil ◽  
Water Holding Capacity ◽  
Soil Parameters ◽  
Soil Ecosystem ◽  
Fungal Isolates ◽  
Water Holding

Background of the Study: A quantitative assessment of different enzymes that produce the best of hydrolyses of starch, skim milk, carboxymathlcellulose (CMC) and groundnut oil which were further assessed for the production of extracellular enzyme.  Aim: The study aimed at assessing some of the fungal isolates for their abilities to produce the following hydrolytic enzymes; amylase, protease, cellulase and lipase using different medium. Material and Methods:  About 19 fungal species associated with crude oil impacted soil ecosystem. Soil parameters taken were pH, organic matter, water holding capacity and moisture content. Analysis of variance were used to test the effects at statistical significance of P ≤ 0. 05 among the treatments and tukey post hoc tests were used to rank the means. Results: A. fumigatus, A. niger, A.terreus and Basipetospora has the highest frequency of occurrence. A. fumigatus 2 has the highest amylase activity (80mm) while A. clavatus recorded the least (10mm) amylotic activity. A. fumigatus 2 recorded the highest hydrolytic zone of 66.67 mm, followed by A. fumigatus 3 (65 mm) and Curvularialunata which recorded 60mm, respectively. It was revealed that pH of polluted soil sample from the three plots were more acidic than the control (non-polluted soil) 4.81 and 5.72 for plot 1, 5.58 and 6.08 for plot 2 and 5.15 and 6.57 for plot 3 respectively. The water holding capacity, organic matter and moisture content in the polluted soil ranged from 15.02-17.27%, 7.34-8.99 mgkg-1 and 1.23-4.60%, respectively. Conclusion: It was concluded that aspergillus species exhibited maximum hydrolytic potentials of the fungal isolates using different media formulations and these results could provide basic data for further investigations on molecular characterization of fungal extracellular enzymes.

scholarly journals Effect of Rice Husk Ash on the Physicochemical Properties of Compost

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 967
Author(s):  
Nur Ezyan Badrul Hisham ◽  
Nor Hanuni Ramli
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Environmental Pollution ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Water Holding Capacity ◽  
Composting Process ◽  
Incineration Process ◽  
Water Holding

Recently, the increase in demand for rice has led to the numerous availabilities of rice husks (RH) in Malaysia. RH is being utilized as industrial fuel to generate electricity through incineration process in the boiler. During the incineration process, rice husk ash (RHA) is being produced as the by-product and caused environmental pollution. RHA has the potential of being utilized as organic fertilizer through a composting process to control environmental pollution. Thus, this study investigated the effect of different compositions on the duration of the composting process and physicochemical properties of compost. The raw materials and finished compost were analyzed in terms of elemental composition, pH, water holding capacity, and moisture content. The obtained results showed that addition of 7.5 wt.% of RHA can improve composting process due to the presence of silica which can maintain the moisture content within 50–60% and water holding capacity of compost at the range of 61-73%. The results of this study have clearly shown the potential of the compositing process in treating RHA. However, further studies are required to provide a deeper understanding of the mechanisms involved in facilitating the development of an optimum treatment system applicable to the industry.

scholarly journals Incorporation of Rice Husk Ash with Palm Oil Mill Wastes in Enhancing Physicochemical Properties of the Compost

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Eliza Badrul Hisham ◽  
Nor Hanuni Ramli
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Water Holding Capacity ◽  
Decanter Cake ◽  
Palm Oil Mill ◽  
Water Holding

Rice husk ash (RHA), palm oil mill effluent (POME) sludge and decanter cake can be utilized together in compost production to minimize the environmental pollution. This study aims to evaluate the role of different composition of RHA in enhancing the physicochemical properties of palm oil-based compost. The composts were prepared by mixing different composition of RHA, in the range of 0% to 30%, with 1:1 (wt/wt) weight ratio of POME sludge and decanter cake. The moisture content, water holding capacity, pH, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), silica (Si) contents, and C:N ratio of raw materials were analyzed by using CHNS and WDXRF analyzers. The composting process was conducted in compost containers for 60 days, in which the temperature and pH of the composts were monitored daily. The finished composts were analyzed for physicochemical properties as same as raw materials. For physical properties of finished composts, RHA30 had the highest moisture content and water holding capacity which was 1.9 to 23.8% (wt/wt) and 4.2 to 26.8% higher compared to other finished composts, respectively. For chemical properties, the highest N and P contents were recorded by control compost. However, for K and Si content, the elements were found to be higher in RHA10 and RHA30, respectively, compared to other finished composts. Overall, RHA, POME sludge and decanter cake combination in compost production can create a well-balanced condition for the compost to perform effectively as an organic fertilizer. The addition of 5% to 10% RHA in compost formulation made from palm oil mill wastes is suggested to achieve the desirable condition.

Chlorophyll fluorescence intensity of peach leaves in the wilting process

2020 ◽  
pp. 101-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. V. Smykov ◽  
O. S. Fedorova ◽  
Yu. A. Ivashchenko ◽  
N. V. Mesyats
Keyword(s):  
Chlorophyll Fluorescence ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Fluorescence Intensity ◽  
Drought Resistance ◽  
Leaf Surface ◽  
Water Holding Capacity ◽  
Correlation Dependence ◽  
Water Holding

The article presents the results of studies to determine the drought resistance of peach cultivars to drought by the water-holding capacity of the leaves and taking into account the chlorophyll fluorescence intensity in the wilting process. It was found that cultivars responded differently to drought. In the studied cultivars, a high correlation dependence of the chlorophyll fluorescence indices of the leaves and the moisture content (0.7-0.9) was traced. On a set of indicators Merkurij cultivar was marked out, it gave away moisture more slowly, restored the leaf surface better, was characterized by better photosynthetic indicators and is promising for cultivation in areas with insufficient water supply.

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