scholarly journals Use of compost bedded pack barn in maize fertilization for silage

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1571-1588
Author(s):  
Vania Corrêa Mota ◽  
Ednilton Tavares de Andrade ◽  
Daniel Furtado Leite
Keyword(s):  
Organic Manure ◽  
Logistic Growth ◽  
Sigmoid Function ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Maize Crop ◽  
Matter Production ◽  
Mature Compost ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Maize Fertilization ◽  
Sigmoid Functions

This article aims to study the effect of different time intervals for bed maturation in compost sheds for dairy cattle, such as organic manure in maize crop for silage. The experimental design was a randomized block in split-plot with five treatments, six collection times, and five replicates. The data were submitted to variance analysis and compared by Scott-Knott. Sigmoid functions of logistic growth were adjusted to the data. The treatments with addition of fresh and mature compost with nitrogen cover showed higher shoot dry matter production when compared to treatments without compost. For maize plant height, stalk diameter and number of leaves, it was observed that from 35 days after plant germination, these variables were considered superior for the treatments that received bedding. The sigmoid function was proper to represent the plant growth to the silage point. It is concluded that the use of bedding from compost sheds as an organic manure is recommended as a sustainable alternative in the reuse of waste from milk production.

scholarly journals Utilization of bedded cattle confinement for organic manure of maize crop

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 620-624
Author(s):  
Vania C. Mota ◽  
Ednilton T. Andrade ◽  
Sandra M. Pinto ◽  
Luiz R. de Abreu ◽  
Daniel F. Leite
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Organic Manure ◽  
The Other ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Bedding Material ◽  
Maize Crop ◽  
Housing Systems ◽  
Silage Maize ◽  
Mature Compost

ABSTRACT The use of organic wastes from housing systems in a compost bedded pack barn model could supply much of the fertiliser demand in the farm. Moreover, with the increase in food consumption from sustainable livestock, the use of compost generated in the farm itself becomes economically viable. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of organic manure from bedded cattle confinement applied at different moments on maize crop. The experiment was carried out in a randomized blocks with five treatments and five repetitions. The data were submitted to analysis of variance and the means were compared by Scott-Knott test at p ≤ 0.05. The treatments with addition of fresh compost and mature compost with nitrogen cover had higher production of maize shoot dry matter when compared to treatments without compost. For all variables analysed, the treatments with compost were superior to the other ones. The soil used for growing silage maize has improved considerably its chemical characteristics when the compost was applied. The use of bedding material compost from sheds as organic manure is recommended as a sustainable alternative in the reuse and treatment of waste from cattle confinement farm.

scholarly journals Dry matter production and nitrogen utilization in cropping systems with grass, lucerne and maize. 2. Nitrogen yield and utilization.

1986 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-47
Author(s):  
J.H.J. Spiertz ◽  
L. Sibma
Keyword(s):  
Cropping Systems ◽  
Mineral Soil ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
N Fertilization ◽  
N Fixation ◽  
Maize Crop ◽  
After Effects ◽  
Matter Production ◽  
After Effect ◽  
Use Efficiency

The N yield and the N use efficiency were studied in a 3-year experiment with various cropping systems of Lolium perenne, Medicago sativa and maize. N yields of L. perenne and maize were about 450 and 200 kg/ha, resp. N yields of M. sativa ranged from about 400 to 600 kg/ha depending on crop age and weather conditions. N fixation rates of M. sativa were assessed in 1982 and ranged from 107 to 507 kg/ha for high (450 kg N/ha) and no N fertilization, resp. The after-effects of 1-, 2- and 3-year crops of L. perenne, M. sativa and maize on the DM and N yields of a test crop of maize were measured. Depending on the age of the preceding L. perenne crop, annually supplied with 450 kg N/ha, the N after-effects ranged from 120 to 175 kg/ha. The after-effect of a previous cropping with M. sativa was independent of the N dressing and ranged from 140 to 175 kg/ha. For comparison, the after-effect of a preceding maize crop ranged from 90 to 110 kg/ha. Mineral soil N reserves were determined in spring and autumn. (Abstract retrieved from CAB Abstracts by CABI’s permission)

scholarly journals Effects of Organic Manure Source and Weeding Frequencies on Growth Parameters of Jute Mallow (Corchorus olitorious)

2020 ◽  
pp. 28-36
Author(s):  
M. M. Olorukooba ◽  
R. Suleiman ◽  
O. Olukotun ◽  
R. Mohammed ◽  
E. Apene ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Field Trials ◽  
Organic Manure ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Weed Infestation ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Experimental Treatments

Field trials were carried out during 2018 and during 2019 dry season periods at Federal College of Forestry and Mechanization Afaka Kaduna, located between latitude 10° 35”N and longitude 007° 21”E at altitude 644 m above sea level, to determine the effects of organic manure source and weeding frequencies on growth parameters of jute mallow (Corchorus olitorious). The experimental treatments consists of ten combinations of poultry manure + weed free, cow dung + weed free, goat dropping + weed free, poultry manure + weeding at 2 WAT, cow dung + weeding at 2 WAT, goat dropping + weeding at 2 WAT, poultry manure + weeding at 4 WAT, cow dung + weeding at 4 WAT, goat dropping + weeding at 4 WAT and  no organic manure application + no weeding which were laid out in a randomize complete block design (RCBD) and replicated 3 times The growth parameters observed  and measured were crop vigour score, plant height, shoot diameter, number of leaves and number of  primary branches. Result of the study showed that at harvest (8 WAT) all the treatments significantly affected the vigour of jute mallow crop and gave comparable score than the least observed with no nutrient + no weeding as control. The result revealed that plant growth at harvest exhibited significantly taller plant with application of poultry manure + weeding at 2 WAT. In conclusion the result obtained from the study showed that poultry manure at 4 tons /ha + weeding at 4 WAT resulted in taller plant height, wider shoot diameter, increased number of leaves, number of branches than all other treatment due to lower weed infestation, it is therefore recommended as the best treatment combination to obtained the best growth rate of jute mallow.

INFLUENCE OF ZINC-ENRICHED ORGANIC MANURES ON THE YIELD, DRY MATTER PRODUCTION AND ZINC UPTAKE OF MAIZE

2001 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-236
Author(s):  
M. R. Latha ◽  
P. Savithri ◽  
R. Indirani ◽  
S. Kamaraj
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Farmyard Manure ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Dry Matter Production ◽  
Biogas Slurry ◽  
Maize Crop ◽  
Organic Manures ◽  
Matter Production ◽  
Zinc Fertilizer ◽  
The Cost

A field experiment was conducted to study the influence of zinc-enriched organic manures on a maize crop. Organic manures, namely farmyard manure, poultry manure, coir pith and biogas slurry enriched with 0, 12.5 and 25.0 kg ZnSO4 ha -1 were evaluated for their influence on dry matter production, yield and uptake of zinc in maize. The results revealed that the application of poultry manure was better compared to other sources, resulting in a 26.6% increase in yield. By resorting to the enrichment of poultry manure with zinc, it was possible to save 12.5 kg ZnSO4 ha –1, thereby saving the cost of zinc fertilizer.

scholarly journals Phytoremediation Enhancement of Kenaf Plant (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) Grown on Spent Oil Polluted Soil

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Olajumoke Oke Fayinminnu
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Petroleum Hydrocarbon ◽  
Polluted Soil ◽  
Organic Manure ◽  
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Engine Oil ◽  
Lubricating Oil ◽  
Pollution Levels ◽  
Number Of Leaves

Oil pollution especially Spent Lubricating Oil is a wide environmental problem in Nigeria. It constitutes potential toxic effects on soil, flora, fauna and humans and also making the environment unsightly. This study assessed the potential of kenaf plant as a phytoremediator grown in spent oil polluted soil for a period of 84 days (12 weeks). Pot experiment was conducted in the Nursery site of the Moist Forest Research Station, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The treatments: amended (with organic manure) and unamended (without organic manure) soils and three pollution levels (0, 3 and 6%) of spent engine oil, each filled in eight-liter plastic pots with 6 kg soil. Growth parameters: plant height, stem diameter and number of leaves were collected and Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) in soil was determined. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and ANOVA. Results at 12 weeks (84 days) showed amended (control 0%) treatment having highest plant height (112.17 cm), stem diameter (8.92 cm) and number of leaves (178.43), while 6% unamended level of pollution had the lowest plant height (26.78 cm), stem height (1.62 cm) and number of leaves (8.06). Amended soil had the highest total percentage reduction of TPH (75.90, 90.05 and 90.30%), when compared with unamended soil with lowest values (76.88, 85.18 and 82.36%) at 0, 3 and 6 pollution levels, respectively. Reduction of TPH in the phytoremediation process was in this order of pollution levels 6%> 3%> 0%. This study revealed effectiveness of kenaf with organic amendment in remediating Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon in oil polluted soil, hence a good potential phytoremediator.

scholarly journals No Evidence of Excessive Leaf Production by Strawberries Grown in the Subtropics

Agriculture ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 197
Author(s):  
Christopher M. Menzel
Keyword(s):  
Dry Weight ◽  
Daily Maximum ◽  
Base Temperature ◽  
Sigmoid Function ◽  
Potential Yield ◽  
Leaf Production ◽  
Breeding Lines ◽  
Immature Fruit ◽  
Linear Pattern ◽  
Number Of Leaves

Fruit growth in most plants is strongly dependent on photosynthates produced in the leaves. However, if there are too many leaves, the lower part of the canopy becomes heavily shaded and yields are reduced. Experiments were conducted to determine if cultivars of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) grown in Queensland, Australia have excessive leaf production for adequate cropping. Seven cultivars and breeding lines were planted from March to May from 2004 to 2016 and the number of fully-expanded leaves, dry weight of the flowers and fruit, and yield/plant recorded (n = 23). Information was collected on daily maximum and minimum temperatures and solar radiation. Increases in the number of leaves/plant over the season followed a linear pattern (range in R2 from 0.81–0.99), with the relationship generally similar or better than a dose-logistic (sigmoid) function (range in R2 from 0.79–0.99). There were strong linear relationships between the number of leaves/plant and growing degree-days (GDDs), using a base temperature of 7 °C (range in R2 from 0.81–0.99). In contrast, there was no relationship between the number of leaves/plant produced each day and average season daily mean temperature (15.7 °C to 17.8 °C) or radiation (13.0 to 15.9 MJ/m2/day) (R2 < 0.10). Potential yield as indicated by the dry weight of the flowers and immature fruit/plant increased up to 40 to 45 leaves/plant (R2 = 0.49 or 0.50) suggesting that the cultivars do not have excessive leaf production. There was no relationship between yield and the number of leaves/plant (R2 < 0.10) because rain before harvest damaged the fruit in some years. These results suggest that the development of new cultivars with more leaves/plant might increase cropping of strawberries growing in the subtropics.

scholarly journals PERTUMBUHAN DAN PRODUKSI KEDELAI AKIBAT INOKULASI BAKTERI RHIZOBIUM DAN PENAMBAHAN HARA AIR LAUT

Pastura ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Eny Fuskhah ◽  
Adriani Darmawati
Keyword(s):  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Sea Water ◽  
Salinity Level ◽  
Water Salinity ◽  
Dry Matter Production ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Rhizobium Inoculation ◽  
Matter Production ◽  
Number Of Leaves

The research aim is to use sea water as nutrient source of plant especially soybean, so it reduces amount of anorganic fertilizer usage. The research held in green house of Ecology and Plant Production Laboratory of Animal Husbandry and Agriculture Faculty, Diponegoro University Semarang. Sea water as sample was taken from Semarang Marina Beach. Soybean which choosen is local bean of Grobogan. The design arranged was completely randomized design with factorial design 4 x 2 in 4 replications. First factor was sea water salinity level, L0 = without sea water and without mulch, L1 = sea water EC 1 mmhos/cm and water hyacinth mulch of 8 tons/ha, L2 = sea water EC 2 mmhos/cm and water hyacinth mulch of 8 tons/ha, L3 = sea water EC 3 mmhos/cm and water hyacinth mulch of 8 tons/ha. The second factor was Rhizobium inoculation, R1 = without rhizobium inoculation, and R2 = with Rhizobium inoculation. The parameters were length plant, number of leaves, fresh weight production of shoot and dry matter production. Based on variant analysis, showed no influenced between sea water salinity level and rhizobium inoculation againt to length plant, number of leaves, fresh weight production of shoot and dry matter production. Sea water and rhizobium inoculation tended to increase growth and production of soybean.Key words : soybean, nutrient of sea water, rhizobium, growth, production.

Effect of nitrogen and zinc on nodulation, growth and yield of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. G. Upadhyay ◽  
Anita Singh
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Production Plant ◽  
Plant Seeds ◽  
Matter Production ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
Number Of Branches

A pot experiment was conducted to determine the effect of zinc and nitrogen on growth, nodulation pattern and yield of cowpea. The treatments were four levels of nitrogen ( 0 , 10, 20 and 30 kg/ha) and four levels of zinc (0, 5, 10 and 15 kg/ha). Application of various levels of nitrogen significantly increased dry matter production/plant , plant height number of branches/ plant, effective nodules/ plant, total nodule / plant, effective nodules weight /plant, pods/plant , seeds/pod and grain yield. Similarly zinc significantly increased plant height, branches / plant, number of leaves/plant, dry matter /plant, effective nodules weight /plant and grain yield. There was no significant interaction between nitrogen and zinc on grain yield.

scholarly journals Effect of Graded Levels of Magnesium on Dry Matter Production and Yield of Maize Cultivated in Soils of Maize Growing Tracts in Pudukkottai District of Tamil Nadu

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (june) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Sankaralingam p ◽  
◽  
Malarvizhi P ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Dry Matter Production ◽  
Maize Crop ◽  
Noticeable Increase ◽  
Matter Production ◽  
Stover Yield ◽  
Major Nutrients ◽  
Hybrid Maize

In order to assess the effect of graded levels of applied magnesium (Mg) (0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 kg ha-1) on the soil available major nutrients, field experiments were conducted in 14 farmer’s holdings at Pudukkottai district with hybrid maize (NK 6240) as a test crop. Dry matter production (DMP) of the whole plant (above ground) at harvest stage of maize was significantly influenced by the application of 100% NPK + 10 kg Mg ha-1 and recorded the highest mean as 25620 kg ha-1 at harvest stage. A noticeable increase in grain and stover yield of maize crop was manifested by applying 100% NPK + 10 kg Mg ha-1 which recorded the highest mean yield as 11.6 t ha-1 and 14.0 t ha-1, respectively. It reported a 14.31 and 22.25 per cent increase in grain and stover yields, respectively, over control.

scholarly journals The Effect of Leaf Bud Trimming and Fruit Position Arrangement on the Quality of Golden Melon (Cucumis melo L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eko Widaryanto ◽  
Megawati Ristiaji Putri ◽  
Wiwin Sumiya Dwi Yamika ◽  
Akbar Saitama ◽  
Akbar Hidayatullah Zaini
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Secondary Factor ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Cucumis Melo L ◽  
Fruit Harvest ◽  
Main Factor ◽  
Plot Design

Melon are one of the most popular fruit commodities, but, despite the demand, its production in Indonesia has declined. One measure that can be used to optimize the quality of melon fruit is to trim off the leaf buds and arrange the position of fruiting on the stem, and this study, using the golden melon cultivar ‘Apollo,’ aimed to identify the effects of leaf bud trimming and fruit position arrangement in improving the quantity and quality of the fruit harvest. The experiment was conducted from March to May 2018 in the greenhouse of Food Crop and Horticulture Agribusiness Development (UPT Pengembangan Agribisnis Tanaman Pangan dan Hortikultura), in Lebo, Sidoarjo, Indonesia. It was based on a split-plot design, with leaf bud trimming as the main factor, consisting of two groups (trimming or not trimming), and fruit positions as the secondary factor, consisting of four stages, all repeated at four different time intervals. A correlation was found between leaf bud trimming and fruit position arrangement toward the number of leaves. However, the treatments did not affect the growth and yield of the plants, but did have a significant effect on fruit weight, sweetness, and volume. It was concluded that trimming off the leaf buds and arranging the fruiting position on golden melon plants can increase the quality of fruits, with the treatment involving trimming combined with arranging fruiting on the twelfth–thirteenth segment showing the best results.

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