scholarly journals Sugar apple seedling production as a function of substrates and slow-release fertilizer

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. e3146
Author(s):  
Scheila Antunes Amorim ◽  
Augusto Miguel N. Lima ◽  
Ítalo Herbert Lucena Cavalcante ◽  
Júlio César Ferreira de Melo Júnior ◽  
Dayanne do Nascimento Dias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Slow Release ◽  
Organic Substrate ◽  
Organic Substrates ◽  
Seedling Production ◽  
Apple Seedling ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizer ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizers

There is still a lack of studies on the effect of slow-release fertilizers and substrates on the production of high-quality sugar apple seedlings. In this context, the present study aimed to evaluate the quality and biomass of sugar apple seedlings grown in organic substrates at doses of slow-release fertilizer. The experimental design was randomized blocks in split-plot scheme, with four replicates and eleven plants per plot. Substrates were evaluated in the plots (fresh sugarcane bagasse; enriched sugarcane bagasse; coconut powder; commercial organic substrate Tropstrato®), whereas the doses of the slow-release fertilizer Osmocote® were evaluated in the subplots (0; 3; 6; 9; 12 and 15 kg m-3 of substrate). Substrates and slow-release fertilizer doses had effect on the formation of sugar apple seedlings. The effect of slow-release fertilizer is influenced by the substrate used in the formation of sugar apple seedlings. The substrate coconut powder showed the best performance for E%, NL and LAI in sugar apple plants, which reinforces its recommendation to be used in seedling production. For the studied conditions, based on the DQI, we recommend coconut powder associated with the slow-release fertilizer dose of 9 kg m-3 to produce sugar apple seedlings.

scholarly journals Slow-release Fertilizer Source and Rate Affects Fall Garden Mum Vegetative Growth

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 593e-593
Author(s):  
Edward Bush ◽  
Jeff Kuehny ◽  
Patricia Branch
Keyword(s):  
Vegetative Growth ◽  
Slow Release ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Pine Bark ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizer ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizers ◽  
Fertilizer Rates

Three slow-release fertilizer formulations (Osmocote 14–14–14, 18–6–12, and Nutricote 17–6–10) at three rates (1, 2, and 3 lb/yd3) were incorporated into 4 pine bark: 1 sand (by volume) media filling 1-gal nursery containers. Additional treatments included slow-release fertilizer formulations at 1 lb/yd3 fertigated with 100 ppm N 20–10–20 fertilizer. As fertilizer rates increased, vegetative height, width, and dry-weight accumulation generally increased for both pinched and no-pinch mum crops. Fertigated pinch and no-pinch mums were the largest plants with the greatest dry-weight accumulation for each fertilizer formulation. The high rate for all slow-release fertilizers produced the greatest vegetative growth for nonfertigated treatments. This research suggest that higher rates for incorporated slow-release fertilizers and/or fertigation are required to produce maximum vegetative growth.

scholarly journals Solvent-Free Synthesis of Iron-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) as Slow-Release Fertilizers

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 561
Author(s):  
Yaxiao Du ◽  
Xuebin Xu ◽  
Fei Ma ◽  
Changwen Du
Keyword(s):  
Slow Release ◽  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
Solvent Free ◽  
Compound I ◽  
Hydrothermal Conditions ◽  
Breakdown Spectroscopy ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizer ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizers ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Release Profiles

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) were usually synthesized in hydrothermal conditions; in this study, a more energy-saving, easier to control, and solvent-free mechanochemical method was firstly applied to synthesize MOFs with varied reactants as slow release fertilizer, and the components and structures were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared total attenuated reflectance (FTIR-ATR), and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). Results showed that three MOFs (compounds I, II, and III) were obtained, the MOFs were confirmed as oxalate phosphate oxalate frameworks (OPA-MOF), and ions were adsorbed between layers that contributed to the contents, while urea molecules mainly impacted the structure. The elemental compositions significantly varied among the three compounds; compound I showed the highest content of N (4.91%), P (15.71%), and Fe (18.60%), compound III indicated the highest content of C (6.52%) and K (12.59%), while the contents of C, K, P, and Fe in compound II were in the medium range. Similar release profiles of Fe and P were found among the three MOFs, and the release rates of nutrients were demonstrated as the order of N > K > P > Fe. The compositions and release profiles demonstrated potential application of MOFs as a novel slow-release fertilizer.

Preparation and Properties of the Slow-Release Fertilizer with Green Coat

2012 ◽  
Vol 518-523 ◽  
pp. 4745-4748
Author(s):  
Qing Wang ◽  
Sha Chen ◽  
Pei Guang Zhao ◽  
Yu Cao ◽  
Long Fei Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Retention ◽  
Slow Release ◽  
Nutrient Release ◽  
Release Behavior ◽  
Digestion Method ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizer ◽  
Environmental Friendly ◽  
Influence Of Water ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizers ◽  
Kjeldahl Digestion

A kind of double-coated environmental friendly fertilizer was prepared by urea as a core, well-mixed keratin and oxidation starch as an inner coating, and superabsorbent polymer as the outer coating. The influence of water absorbency, water retention, and the slow-release behavior of the study fertilizer were investigated. 0.01M CaCl2 immersion extraction and Kjeldahl digestion method were used to measure the content of nitrogen. And the result showed that the nutrient release was 72wt% on the thirtieth day. This result corresponded with the standard of slow release fertilizers of the Committee of European Normalization (CEN) [1]. Keratin and oxidation starch were biodegradable polymer and nontoxic. Both the properties of the materials and the result of the slow-release behavior suggested a new kind of excellent, environmental friendly, slow-release fertilizer.

scholarly journals Selecting the Optimum Slow-release Fertilizer Rate for Five Cultivars of Tissue-cultured Hosta

1998 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Britton ◽  
E.J. Holcomb ◽  
David J. Beattie
Keyword(s):  
Slow Release ◽  
Optimum Growth ◽  
Fertilizer Rate ◽  
Nutrient Analysis ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizer ◽  
Foliar Nutrient ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizers

Four rates of two slow-release fertilizers were tested for optimum growth of five hosta cultivars: Hosta sieboldiana `Elegans', Hosta plantaginea `Aphrodite', Hosta `Jade Scepter', Hosta `Hadspen Blue', and Hosta `Francee'. Tissue-cultured hostas from 2.5-cm plugs were planted in 6-inch (15-cm) pots filled with a commercial soilless medium, and the slow-release fertilizer was dibbled into the medium at 0, 3, 6, or 12 g/pot. The plants were maintained for 4 months. Root and shoot fresh and dry weights were recorded at the end of the experiment. In addition, foliar nutrient analysis was conducted on `Aphrodite', `Francee', and `Jade Sceptor'. Overall, hostas grew best when the medium was amended with 3 g of either Osmocote 14N-6P-11.5K or Sierrablen 17N-6P-12K slow-release fertilizer.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Slow-release Fertilizers on Bell Pepper

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 393-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luz M. Reyes ◽  
Douglas C. Sanders ◽  
Wayne G. Buhler
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Coastal Plain ◽  
Slow Release ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Calcium Nitrate ◽  
Bell Pepper ◽  
Marketable Yield ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizer ◽  
Bell Peppers ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizers

This study was conducted to compare different formulations of a slow-release fertilizer with a conventional fertilizer program to determine their impact on yield and growth of bell pepper (Capsicum annuum). Two formulations of a methylene-urea slow-release fertilizer (Nitamin®) were evaluated on drip-fertigated and plastic-mulched bell peppers during 2006 in the eastern coastal plain and western Appalachian mountains of North Carolina. Liquid slow-release formulations were applied the first 6 or 9 weeks of the growing season and a dry formulation was banded at planting. Treatments were compared with the extension-recommended rate of 200 lb/acre nitrogen (N) (NC-200) and a high-input fertilizer rate of 300 lb/acre N (HI-300) from calcium nitrate injected in 12 weekly applications of drip irrigation. Irrigation was applied twice per week. The slow-release granular formulation at 200 lb/acre N produced the highest marketable yield and better canopy quality in eastern soil. Early marketable yield for this treatment accounted for 46% of the total yield. All slow-release treatments had higher N use efficiency (NUE) values than NC-200 and HI-300 in the eastern study. In loam soil (western study), pepper yield was statistically similar among treatments. Lower rates (150 lb/acre N) of slow-release fertilizer performed as well as NC-200 and HI-300 for marketable yield. Low rates (150 lb/acre N) of one of the liquid formulations performed better in total and marketable NUE than NC-200 and HI-300 in Fletcher, North Carolina. Liquid and dry formulations of slow-release fertilizer showed a potential to be used on bell pepper production across the state at reduced N rates, with greater impact on yield in coarse-textured soils found predominantly in the eastern coastal plain region.

Slow Release Fertilizer Prepared from Leonardite and Zeolite

2014 ◽  
Vol 931-932 ◽  
pp. 758-761
Author(s):  
Petchporn Chawakitchareon ◽  
Parkwan Poovuttikul ◽  
Thanyanuch Chantanurak
Keyword(s):  
Potassium Chloride ◽  
Slow Release ◽  
Ammonium Phosphate ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Commercial Fertilizer ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizer ◽  
Standard Methodology ◽  
Test Kit ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizers

This research aims to develop slow release fertilizers by using Leonardite and Zeolite. Two formulations of slow release fertilizer were prepared namely the Leonardite and Zeolite slow release fertilizer and the Leonardite slow release fertilizer. Theirnutrient releasing rates were investigated and comparedwith that of the commercially availableslow release fertilizer which contained N8:P24:K24.Specifically the slow release fertilizers were formulated from leonardite, zeolite and other fertilizer materials such as ammonium phosphate and potassium chloride. Each formulation was then pelletized and baked at 100°C for 1 hr to remove water; then they were kilned at 150°C for 1 hr. All the kilned fertilizers were analyzed subsequently by using the Fertilizer Test Kit (KU.5) to determine the releasing rates of the main N, P and K nutrients. Each fertilizer was immersed in distilled water and shakenat the speed of 150 rpm for 10 min, 30 min, 1 hr and 2 hr. The nutrients released into the distilled water were determined following the standard methodology. The results indicated that the nutrient releasing rates of the slow release fertilizer prepared from Leonardite and Zeolite were less than those observed in the commercial fertilizer.

Swelling capacity of sugarcane bagasse-g-poly(acrylamide)/attapulgite superabsorbent composites and their application as slow release fertilizer

2020 ◽  
Vol 133 ◽  
pp. 109769 ◽  
Author(s):  
El-Refaie Kenawy ◽  
Maurizia Seggiani ◽  
Patrizia Cinelli ◽  
Hasnaa Mohamed Hasab Elnaby ◽  
Mohamed M. Azaam
Keyword(s):  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Slow Release ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizer ◽  
Swelling Capacity ◽  
Superabsorbent Composites ◽  
Poly Acrylamide

Slow-release nitrogen fertilizer in carrot production on Prince Edward Island

2012 ◽  
Vol 92 (6) ◽  
pp. 1223-1228 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. R. Sanderson ◽  
S. A. E. Fillmore
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Fertilizer ◽  
Prince Edward Island ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Slow Release ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Marketable Yield ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizer ◽  
Industry Standard ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizers ◽  
The Impact

Sanderson, K. R. and Fillmore, S. A. E. 2012. Slow-release nitrogen fertilizer in carrot production on Prince Edward Island. Can. J. Plant Sci. 92: 1223–1228. The impact of nitrogen management using slow-release fertilizers has not been examined for carrot (Daucus carota L.) production in Atlantic Canada. To assess the effects of such products, we evaluated five slow-release fertilizers over a 3-yr period. Treatments consisted of sulphur coated urea (SCU) (42–0–0), isobutylidene diurea (IBDU) (31–0–0), Nutralene® (methylene urea) (40–0–0), Sirflor® (urea formaldehyde) (38–0–0), UFLEXX™ (urea, dicyandiamide, N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide) (46–0–0) compared with industry standard (ammonium nitrate) (34–0–0). All slow-release fertilizer treatments supplied N at 50 kg N ha–1 pre-plant. Slow-release fertilizer treatments were compared with the industry standard of 50 kg N ha−1 pre-plant plus 50 kg N ha–1 as a top dress. UFLEXX™ increased biological and marketable yield by 7.5 and 18.7%, respectively, compared with the industry standard. Sirflor® produced the lowest yield. GreenSeeker® NDVI reading and LECO N were correlated at the mid-season sample. GreenSeeker® technology has potential as an in-field crop health assessment tool, however, further research is required to develop GreenSeeker® algorithms appropriate for carrot production in Prince Edward Island.

scholarly journals Growth and Quality of Inga heterophylla Willd Seedlings According to the Slow Release Fertilizer

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 479
Author(s):  
Elson J. S. da Silva ◽  
Jéssy A. V. Senado ◽  
Ádson E. da Silva ◽  
Marcos A. P. Gama ◽  
Selma T. Ohashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Slow Release ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Experimental Unit ◽  
Native Forest ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizer ◽  
Performance Point ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizers ◽  
Collar Diameter

Slow release fertilizers have become an alternative for better efficiency in substrate fertilization for seedlings production, however, there are not many studies approaching the use of such fertilizers in the production of native forest species seedlings. This work aimed to evaluate the effect of different doses of a slow release fertilizer (SRF) on the development and quality of the Inga heterophylla seedlings. The experiment was conducted in a vivarium with 50% of shade for a 150-day period. Randomized blocks were the chosen experimental design, constituted of four treatments and four replications, with twenty plants per experimental unit. The treatments were four doses of Osmocote® FLL (0, 4.1, 8.2 and 12.3 g dm-3) in NPK 15-09-12 formulation, with evaluated variables being the height of the seedling (H), collar diameter (CD), number of leaf pairs (NLP), leaf area (LA), aerial part dry mass (APDM), root dry mass, total dry mass (TDM) and Dickson quality index (DQI). All the evaluated parameters responded significantly to the SRF doses and fit the positive quadratic polynomial model. For all of the analyzed variables, results show that the best averages were obtained by using the doses between 5.7 and 6.5 g dm-3, but due to the quadratic response they presented a decrease in the mean values after doses which were superior to the maximum performance point of each characteristic.

scholarly journals Slow-Release Fertilizer Improves the Growth, Quality, and Nutrient Utilization of Wintering Chinese Chives (Allium tuberosum Rottler ex Spreng.)

Agronomy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng Wang ◽  
Jian Lv ◽  
Jeffrey A. Coulter ◽  
Jianming Xie ◽  
Jihua Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitrate Reductase ◽  
Nitrate Reductase Activity ◽  
Slow Release ◽  
Reductase Activity ◽  
Nutrient Use Efficiency ◽  
Allium Tuberosum ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizer ◽  
Slow Release Fertilizers ◽  
Growth Quality ◽  
Chinese Chives

Excessive application of fertilizers leads to the loss of a high amount of nutrients and low fertilizer utilization, which severely restricts crop productivity. Establishing better fertilizer usage practices can mitigate the adverse effects of excessive fertilizer use in agricultural practices. This study determined the effects of slow-release fertilizers on the growth; quality; root and nitrate reductase activity; accumulation; distribution of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) in roots, stems, and leaves; and NPK utilization of winter Chinese chives (Allium tuberosum Rottler ex Spreng.) in multi-layer covered plastic greenhouses. Treatments were conventional fertilization (CF, NPK: 1369.5 kg ha−1), conventional fertilization with slow-release fertilizer (SRF, NPK: 1369.5 kg ha−1), reduced fertilization with slow-release fertilizers (SRFR, NPK: 942.0 kg ha−1), and no fertilizer arranged in a completely randomized design with three replicates. The SRFR treatment increased Chinese chives yield and economic profitability by 37% and 47%, respectively, compared to the CF treatment. Similarly, nitrate reductase activity, root activity, soluble sugar, soluble protein, and flavonoid contents in the Chinese chives were increased by 40%, 12%, 16%, 6%, and 18%, respectively, in SRFR than CF. In addition to these, we observed a significant reduction in the surplus of N (42%) and P (58%) in soil under SRFR compared to CF. Nutrient uptake and nutrient use efficiency were also greater in SRFR than in CF. The results indicate that the adoption of SRFR can be an efficient approach to enhance quality and productivity of Chinese chives compared to CF under a multi-layer covered plastic greenhouse system.

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