scholarly journals Mineral, protein and nitrate contents in leaves of Pereskia aculeata subjected to nitrogen fertilization

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Regina de Miranda Souza ◽  
Paulo Roberto Gomes Pereira ◽  
Ivan de Paiva Barbosa Magalhães ◽  
Maria Aparecida Nogueira Sediyama ◽  
Sanzio Mollica Vidigal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Protein Content ◽  
Nitrogen Fertilization ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Fresh Mass ◽  
Mass Yield ◽  
Mineral Contents ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
The Mean

ABSTRACT Considering that nitrogen is directly related to leaf protein content, the nitrogen fertilization in Pereskia aculeata plants may affect the protein content and increase its nutritional potential. This study aimed at assessing the effect of nitrogen fertilization on mineral, protein and nitrate contents, as well as the yield of P. aculeata leaves. A randomized blocks design was used, with three replications and five treatments, consisting of increasing topdressing nitrogen doses (0-400 kg ha-1), in soil with organic matter content of 4.0 dag kg-1. Three harvests were performed for leaf analysis. No significant effect was observed for mineral and protein content or leaf fresh mass yield. The mean values for mineral composition were: 3.52 dag kg-1 of N, 0.47 dag kg-1 of P, 4.65 dag kg-1 of Ca, 0.71 dag kg-1 of Mg, 0.25 dag kg-1 of S, 36.64 mg kg-1 of Zn and 174.13 mg kg-1 of Fe. The mean content for protein was 21.86 % and the leaf fresh mass yield was 0.971 kg plant-1. K levels decreased from 50 kg ha-1 of N. Nitrate increased linearly with the nitrogen fertilization, reaching a maximum value of 78.2 mg kg-1 of fresh mass, well below the health risk threshold. It was concluded that a soil with high organic matter content does not require nitrogen fertilization. However, doses up to 400 kg ha-1 of nitrogen ensure adequate leaf yield and protein and mineral contents within the desired range for the species, being a food rich in proteins, iron and calcium.

scholarly journals Impacts of vinasse and methods of sugarcane harvesting on the availability of K and carbon stock of an Argisol

Revista CERES ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudinei Alberto Cardin ◽  
Carlos Henrique dos Santos ◽  
Marcos Antonio Escarmínio
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Carbon Stock ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Total Carbon ◽  
Native Forest ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Tropical Regions ◽  
Soil Carbon Stock

ABSTRACT Soils of tropical regions are more weathered and in need of conservation managements to maintain and improve the quality of its components. The objective of this study was to evaluate the availability of K, the organic matter content and the stock of total carbon of an Argisol after vinasse application and manual and mechanized harvesting of burnt and raw sugarcane, in western São Paulo.The data collection was done in the 2012/2013 harvest, in a bioenergy company in Presidente Prudente/SP. The research was arranged out following a split-plot scheme in a 5x5 factorial design, characterized by four management systems: without vinasse application and harvest without burning; with vinasse application and harvest without burning; with vinasse application and harvest after burning; without vinasse application and harvest after burning; plus native forest, and five soil sampling depths (0-10 10-20, 20-30, 30-40, 40-50 cm), with four replications. In each treatment, the K content in the soil and accumulated in the remaining dry biomass in the area, the levels of organic matter, organic carbon and soil carbon stock were determined. The mean values were compared by Tukey test. The vinasse application associated with the harvest without burning increased the K content in soil layers up to 40 cm deep. The managements without vinasse application and manual harvest after burning, and without vinasse application with mechanical harvesting without burning did not increase the levels of organic matter, organic carbon and stock of total soil organic carbon, while the vinasse application and harvest after burning and without burning increased the levels of these attributes in the depth of 0-10 cm.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF GLEYSOLIC SOILS IN THE LOWLANDS OF QUEBEC

1979 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. R. DE KIMPE ◽  
G. R. MEHUYS
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Pore Diameter ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Aggregate Stability ◽  
Total Porosity ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Soil Series ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Small Pore ◽  
Agricultural Areas

Clay-rich soils were sampled in the agricultural areas of Montreal, Quebec and Lake St-Jean. Undisrupted soil blocks and bulk samples were taken by horizon in the Ste-Rosalie, Kamouraska and Normandin soil series. Aggregate stability increased with the organic matter content. Bulk density was generally highest in the B horizons. Porosity ranged from 39 to 56% of the total soil volume and the most representative pore diameter varied from 0.706 to 0.048 μm with the largest diameter being found in the Ap horizons. The distribution of porosity among large, medium and small pores in the Ste-Rosalie soil differed from that in the Kamouraska and Normandin soils. In the former, medium pores accounted for only a few percent of total porosity, while the pores were more evenly distributed in the latter soils. Medium pore contents decreased, while small pore contents increased, with increasing clay contents. No significant relationship was observed between large pores and clay percentages. Hydraulic conductivity, with mean values ranging from 3.5 to 109.3 cm/h, was significantly related to the large pore class.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF SUBSTRATES MINERALIZATION BY C-CO2 FLUX UNDER NITROGEN FERTILIZATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (1 y 2) ◽  
pp. 19-28
Author(s):  
Víctor Manuel Montoya-Jasso ◽  
Gerardo Sergio Benedicto Valdés ◽  
Víctor Manuel Ordaz Chaparro ◽  
Alejandrina Ruiz-Bello ◽  
Jesús Manuel Arreola Tostado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Organic Matter ◽  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Nitrogen Fertilization ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Co2 Flux ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Porous Space ◽  
Gas Analyzer ◽  
Mineral Mixture

The objective was to evaluate the mineralization of two mixtures of substrates with different nitrogen content, moisture, compost and mineral mixture based on zeolite and dolomite. The measured parameters were pH (extract 1:2), electrical conductivity (extract 1:5) by conductimeter; content of organic matter by ignition; organic carbon based on the results of organic matter using the Douglas factor= 0.5; and nitrogen per micro Kjeldahl. The flow of CO2 was measured with the IRGA gas analyzer. For both moisture content, the compost-free substrates had a higher C/N ratio. Compost substrates, because of their high mineralization, were appropriate with advantages to the supply of nitrogen. Substrates with compost and 15% moisture released higher CO2 by presenting more easily degradable compounds. Mineralization rates on substrates were higher with 15% humidity due to increased porous space occupied by gases, in addition, the supply of 50% of nitrogen had a low immobilization due to the lower organic matter content and the 40 cm3 L-1 mineral mixture content changed the dilution of carbon to be metabolized by microorganisms. The rate of mineralization was affected by the use of minerals, the quality and the subtrate origin

scholarly journals Role of rumen protozoa in nitrogen digestion in sheep given two isonitrogenous diets

1986 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 407-419 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Ushida ◽  
J. P. Jouany ◽  
P. Thivend
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Nitrogen Sources ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Diaminopimelic Acid ◽  
Digestible Organic Matter ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Phase Retention ◽  
Microbial N

1. The effect of protozoa on digestion in the rumen was studied using either defaunated or faunated sheep.2. Six wethers, each fitted with rumen and simple duodenal cannulas, were given two isonitrogenous diets containing either lucerne (Medicago sativa) hay (diet L) or sodium hydroxide-treated wheat straw (diet S). The diets were given in eight equal portions per day at 3-h intervals. The mean intake of dry matter, 53 g/kg body-weight0.75per d, was similar for the two diets and each diet had a similar digestible organic matter content. Diet L promoted a large protozoal population and was rich in nitrogen sources of low rumen-degradability, while diet S supported a smaller protozoal population and was rich in rumen-degradable N.3. Digesta flow at the duodenum was estimated by means of a dual-marker technique using chromium-mordanted lucerne hay and polyethylene glycol as markers. The microbial flow at the duodenum was estimated using diaminopimelic acid (DAPA), nucleic-acid purine bases (PB) and35S incorporation simultaneously. The different microbial markers were compared in the defaunated sheep. Protozoal N contribution was estimated in faunated sheep.4. Defaunated sheep had lower rumen ammonia concentrations and molar proportions of butyric acid than faunated sheep, but they had higher molar proportions of propionic acid.5. Rumen organic matter digestion was reduced by defaunation, but this decrease was compensated for by increased intestinal digestion.6. There was a net increase of N flow (approximately 10 g/d) between mouth and duodenum in defaunated sheep. This was explained by increases in both microbial and dietary N flows from the rumen compared with faunated sheep.7. The influence of protozoa on solid- and liquid-phase retention times in the rumen is discussed, as well as the protozoal contribution to microbial N flow in the duodenum of faunated sheep.

EFFECTS OF SOIL PROPERTIES AND AMENDMENTS ON THE AVAILABILITY OF ZINC IN SOILS

1974 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 369-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. J. MACLEAN
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Sandy Loam ◽  
Acid Soil ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Organic Amendments ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Sandy Loam Soil ◽  
Loam Soil ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Extractable Zn

In a soil incubation experiment with different rates of Zn, the amounts of Zn extracted with 0.005 M DTPA, 1 M MgCl2, and 0.01 M CaCl2 increased with an increase in the organic matter content of a neutral sandy loam soil and with alfalfa added as an organic amendment. Addition of muck and peat increased the amount of Zn exchanged with 1 M MgCl2 but decreased the amount soluble in 0.01 M CaCl2, whereas addition of clay increased the amount of exchangeable Zn but decreased the amounts in the DTPA and 0.01 M CaCl2 extracts. Liming of an acid sandy loam soil (pH 4.9) to about the neutral point reduced the amounts of extractable Zn markedly. A pretreatment of the soils with phosphate almost invariably increased the amounts of extractable Zn. In a corresponding pot experiment, the highest rate of Zn (250 ppm) reduced the yield of corn slightly, prevented the growth of lettuce, and reduced the yield of alfalfa markedly when these crops were grown successively in the acid soil. The concentration of Zn reached levels of 792 ppm in the corn and 702 ppm in the alfalfa. Addition of 50 ppm Zn to the acid soil restricted the growth of lettuce and increased the concentration of Zn to 523 ppm. Despite discrepancies, the concentrations of Zn in the plants as influenced by soil organic matter, organic amendments and liming were usually in accord with the amounts of Zn extracted from the soils. But the P pretreatment tended to decrease the concentration of Zn in corn and lettuce. The mean weight concentrations of Zn in the three species were correlated significantly with the amounts of Zn extracted with 0.005 M DTPA (r = +0.73), 1 M MgCl2 (r = +0.93) and 0.01 M CaCl2 (r = +0.90).

scholarly journals Geochemical, Mineralogical, and Lithofacies Characterizations of Lacustrine Shale: A Case Study From the Cangdong Sag, Bohai Bay Basin, China

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xianzheng Zhao ◽  
Xiugang Pu ◽  
Lihong Zhou ◽  
Wenzhong Han ◽  
Bixiao Xin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Bohai Bay ◽  
Shale Oil ◽  
Oil Exploration ◽  
Mineral Contents ◽  
X Ray

The study of lithofacies identification and its distribution characterizations of shales is essential for the geological evaluation of shale oil exploration and development. In this study, core description, optical microscope, total organic carbon (TOC) content, whole-rock X-ray diffraction (XRD), Rock-Eval pyrolysis, X-ray fluorescence (XRF), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and well logging data were used in the qualitative analyses of the geochemical and mineralogical characteristics of shales. Since the work of detailed lithofacies identification is still lacking in the previous studies, based on TOC, sedimentary structure, and ternary diagram of siliceous minerals, carbonate minerals, and clay minerals, eight predominant lithofacies were identified in the shale of the second member of the Kongdian Formation (Ek2): ① low to moderate organic matter content (referred to as “low to moderate TOC”) massive calcareous mudstone (C-1); ② low to moderate TOC laminated calcareous mudstone (C-2); ③ low to moderate TOC layered mixed calcareous mudstone (C-3); ④ moderate to high organic matter content (referred to as “moderate to high TOC”) laminated calcareous siliceous mudstone (S-1); ⑤ moderate to high TOC massive mixed siliceous mudstone (S-2); ⑥ moderate to high TOC laminated clayey siliceous mudstone (S-3); ⑦ low to moderate TOC massive mixed mudstone (M-1); ⑧ moderate to high TOC layered calcareous/siliceous mixed mudstone (M-2). The favorability of lithofacies was investigated based on TOC, pyrolysis parameters, pore structures, and specific mineral contents. S-1 was currently considered as the most favorable lithofacies with excellent hydrocarbon potential, high amount of free hydrocarbon, and abundant organic pores; S-2, S-3, and M-2 were considered as favorable lithofacies, while C-1 and M-1 were ranked as the least-promising lithofacies in the research area. The lateral distribution of the shale is quite different, and Ek23 contains the most favorable lithofacies for shale oil exploration.

scholarly journals Adsorption of Fluometuron, Prometryne, Sencor, and 2,4-D by Soils

1969 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 286-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. C. Liu ◽  
H. R. Cibes-Viadé
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Cation Exchange ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Cation Exchange Capacity ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Clay Content ◽  
Exchange Capacity ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Highly Correlated

The adsorption capacity of Fluometuron, Prometryne, Sencor, and 2,4-D by 48 local soils was determined spectrophotometrically. The mean adsorptivities of the four herbicides by these soils were as follows: Prometryne 37.0 percent, Sencor 23.0 percent, Fluometuron 22.6 percent, and 2,4-D 12.4 percent. The results indicated that organic matter content was the factor most highly correlated with adsorption of these herbicides by the 48 soils. Cation exchange capacity was found to correlate significantly with adsorption of Fluometuron, Prometryne, and Sencor. Such was not the case with 2,4-D. Correlation between clay content and adsorption of Fluometuron and Sencor was statistically significant. In contrast, no significant correlation was noted between clay content and adsorption of Prometryne and 2,4-D.

scholarly journals Biological strategy to improve decomposition of organic matter in tilapia pond

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo Ruschel Lopes ◽  
Hugo Mendes de Oliveira ◽  
Gabriel Fernandes Alves de Jesus ◽  
Maurício Laterça Martins ◽  
Carlos Henrique Araújo de Miranda Gomes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Bacillus Subtilis ◽  
Nile Tilapia ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Sediment Samples ◽  
Decomposition Of Organic Matter ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract: Aim The increment of decomposition of organic matter in sediment samples from Nile tilapia farms was evaluated with the introduction of Bacillus subtilis and B. licheniformis bacteria. Methods Sediment samples placed in 18L plastic boxes received single dose inoculum with the following concentrations: 1.21 x 106 CFU g-1 (equivalent to 75 g ha-1), 2.41 x 106 CFU g-1 (equivalent to 150 g ha-1), 4.82 x 106 CFU g-1 (equivalent to 300 g ha-1) and 1.61 x 107 CFU g-1 (equivalent to 1000 g ha-1), in addition to a control treatment with saline solution only. Organic matter content, total organic carbon (TOC) and oxidizable (OOC), total nitrogen (TN), ratios (TOC: N and OOC: N), clay content, pH in water, Shoemaker, McLean, Pratt index (SMP Index), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) contents, potential acidity (H + Al), cation exchange capacity (CEC) at pH 7.0, base saturation (V) and sum of bases (S). Results The values of OM showed significant difference, between the lowest values (treatments 75, 150 and 300 g ha-1) and the highest value, (control treatment). TOC, OOC, NT and their relationships (TOC: N and OOC: N) showed significant differences between the mean values of the control treatment and the other treatments. Conclusions The addition of Bacillus subtilis and B. licheniformis bacteria increased the decomposition rate of organic matter in sediments samples from Nile tilapia farms.

scholarly journals THE HANDLING OF SUGARCANE TRASH II. EFFECTS OF VARIOUS PRACTICES ON SOIL PROPERTIES

1969 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-254
Author(s):  
M. A. Lugo-López ◽  
P. Landrau, Jr. ◽  
G. Samuels
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Percent Level ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Total Porosity ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Silty Clay ◽  
Ratoon Crop ◽  
Physical Measurements ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Infiltration Tests

Data are presented here for various soil characteristics on plots where the sugarcane trash had been either burned, buried, or aligned in alternate rows for 6 consecutive years in a plant and 6-ratoon crop cycle. The experiment was established in a Vega Alta silty clay, a rather extensive sugarcane soil of the humid area. After the sixth ratoon crop was harvested, infiltration tests were run in the field and bulk and core samples taken for laboratory analysis. No significant differences were observed between the mean pH and total nitrogen values of soil under the various treatments. The mean organic-matter content of soil from plots where the trash was burned was significantly lower, at the 1-percent level, than that of soil from plots where it was buried or aligned. The C/N ratio was narrow in all cases, but lower under the burned-trash treatment. The mean infiltration rates at the eighth-hour run were 1.40, 2.00, and 2.38 inches per hour for soils that underwent the burned-, aligned-, and buried-trash treatments, respectively, but the differences were not significant. No significant differences were observed between the means of the various physical measurements performed, namely, permeability, quick drainage, maximum saturation, water removed and retained at pF 1.78, bulk density, total porosity, and air porosity. Some trends observed may become significant with continuous accumulation of organic matter in soils undergoing the buried- and aligned-trash treatments. For instance, the permeability of soils from plots where the trash was burned tended to be lowest, and the upper layer of soil from plots where the trash was aligned seemed to retain more water at low tensions than the upper layer of soil from plots treated otherwise.

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