Effect of Integrated Use of Nutrients on Soil Properties and Productivity of Pearl Millet–Wheat Cropping System Irrigated with Saline Water in Northwestern India

Aim: The present study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of sewage sludge and saline water irrigation on micronutrients concentration in pearl millet- wheat cropping system. Methodology: The trial was conducted during 2017-2019 at Soil Research Farm, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Haryana in a factorial random block design with three replications. There were three salinity levels of irrigation water, i.e., canal water (0.35 dS m-1), 8 and 10 dS m-1 EC of saline water; and five fertilization levels, i.e., control (no fertilizer), sewage sludge(5 t ha-1), SS (5 t ha-1) + 50% RDF, SS (5 t ha-1) + 75% RDF and 100 % RDF. However, sewage sludge was applied in Rabi seasons only. Results: Based on pooled analysis of two years, micronutrients (Fe, Mn and Cu) concentration in grain and stover/straw of pearl millet and wheat crops significantly reduced on application of saline water irrigation (ECiw 8 and 10 dS m-1) whereas, Zn concentration was non significantly affected with salinity levels. However, highest concentration of Fe, Mn and Cu was recorded with canal water irrigation. There was a significant increase in micronutrients (Fe, Mn and Cu) concentration in both crops with sewage sludge application in comparison of RDF and control treatments but in case of zinc treatment SS (5 t ha-1) + 75% RDF and 100% RDF were at par with each other. Among treatments, significantly higher concentration of micronutrients was recorded with SS (5 t ha-1) + 75% RDF treatment being at par with SS (5 t ha-1) + 50% RDF. Interpretation: Salinity affects micronutrient availability adversely. However, zinc content was not affected significantly. In such case, sewage sludge application may prove a feasible option that serves as a supplement of nutrients as well as sorting out the problem of dumping waste.

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Changes in the soil properties and availability of micronutrients after six-year application of organic and chemical fertilizers using STCR-based targeted yield equations under pearl millet-wheat cropping system

Journal of Plant Nutrition ◽

10.1080/01904167.2016.1201504 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 40 (2) ◽

pp. 165-176 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

P. C. Moharana ◽

B. M. Sharma ◽

D. R. Biswas

Keyword(s):

Soil Properties ◽

Pearl Millet ◽

Cropping System ◽

Chemical Fertilizers

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Rotation regimes lead to significant differences in soil macrofaunal biodiversity and trophic structure with the changed soil properties in a rice-based double cropping system

Geoderma ◽

10.1016/j.geoderma.2021.115424 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 405 ◽

pp. 115424

Author(s):

Ruiping Yang ◽

Yongkui Qi ◽

Li Yang ◽

Tao Chen ◽

Aixing Deng ◽

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Keyword(s):

Soil Properties ◽

Trophic Structure ◽

Cropping System ◽

Double Cropping

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Maize Production and Soil Properties Change in Alley Cropping System at Different Nitrogen Levels

The Agriculturists ◽

10.3329/agric.v7i1.5252 ◽

2010 ◽

pp. 41-49

Author(s):

Md Abiar Rahman ◽

Md Giashuddin Miah ◽

Hisashi Yahata

Keyword(s):

Soil Properties ◽

Alley Cropping ◽

Cropping System ◽

Woody Species ◽

Maize Yield ◽

Similar Amount ◽

Maize Production ◽

Total N ◽

Organic C ◽

Nitrogen Levels

Productivity of maize and soil properties change under alley cropping system consisting of four woody species (Gliricidia sepium, Leucaena leucocephala, Cajanus cajan and Senna siamea) at different nitrogen levels (0, 25, 50, 75 and 100% of recommended rate) were studied in the floodplain ecosystem of Bangladesh. Comparative growth performance of four woody species after pruning showed that L. leucocephala attained the highest height, while C. cajan produced the maximum number of branches. Higher and almost similar amount of pruned materials (PM) were obtained from S. siamea, G. sepium and C. cajan species. In general, maize yield increased with the increase in N level irrespective of added PM. However, 100% N plus PM, 75% N plus PM and 100% N without PM (control) produced similar yields. The grain yield of maize obtained from G. sepium alley was 2.82, 4.13 and 5.81% higher over those of L. leucocephala, C. cajan and S. siamea, respectively. Across the alley, only one row of maize in the vicinity of the woody species was affected significantly. There was an increasing trend in soil properties in terms of organic C, total N and CEC in alley cropping treatments especially in G. sepium and L. leucocephala alleys compared to the initial and control soils. Therefore, one fourth chemical N fertilizer can be saved without significant yield loss in maize production in alley cropping system.

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Saline-water irrigation for the establishment of furrow-planted trees in northwestern India

Agroforestry Systems ◽

10.1007/bf00122778 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 35 (2) ◽

pp. 177-186 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

P. S. Minhas ◽

Y. P. Singh ◽

O. S. Tomar ◽

R. K. Gupta ◽

Raj K. Gupta

Keyword(s):

Saline Water ◽

Saline Water Irrigation ◽

Northwestern India

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Development and Use of a Planter for Simultaneous Application of Seed, Fertilizer and Compost in Pearl Millet Production in Niger—Effects on Labor Use, Yield and Economic Return

Agronomy ◽

10.3390/agronomy10121886 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. 1886

Author(s):

Abdourahamane Issa M. Nourou ◽

Addam Kiari Saidou ◽

Jens B. Aune

Keyword(s):

Pearl Millet ◽

Organic Fertilizer ◽

Cropping System ◽

Mineral Fertilizer ◽

Cereal Crops ◽

Randomized Experiments ◽

Economic Return ◽

Simultaneous Application ◽

Combined Application ◽

Reduced Time

Sowing and application of mineral and organic fertilizer is generally done manually in the Sahel, resulting in low precision and delayed application. The objective of this paper is to present a new mechanical planter (Gangaria) for the combined application of seeds and soil amendments (mineral fertilizer, compost, etc.), and to assess the effects of using this planter in pearl millet on labor use, yield and economic return. The labor study showed that the mechanized application of seeds and compost reduced time use by a factor of more than six. The on-station experiments were completely randomized experiments with six replications and six treatments: T0 (control), T1 (0.3 g NPK hill−1), T2 (25 g compost hill−1), T3 (25 g compost + 0.3 g NPK hill−1), T4 (50 g compost hill−1) and T5 (50 g compost + 0.3 g NPK hill−1). Treatments T1 to T5 were sown by the planter with seeds that were primed in combination with coating of seeds with a fungicide/insecticide. The treatment T5 increased grain yield and economic return compared to the control by 113% and 106%, respectively. The advantages for farmers using this approach of agricultural intensification are timelier sowing of dryland cereal crops, easy application of organic fertilizer and more precise delivery of input, thereby making this cropping system more productive and less vulnerable to drought.

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Nutrient release dynamics from decomposing organic materials and their mulching-effect on pearl millet yields in a low-input Sahelian cropping system

Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems ◽

10.1007/s10705-018-9928-4 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 112 (1) ◽

pp. 45-59 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Ali Ibrahim ◽

Robert Clement Abaidoo ◽

Aboubacar Dan Kassoua Tawaye Iliasso ◽

Dougbedji Fatondji

Keyword(s):

Pearl Millet ◽

Organic Materials ◽

Cropping System ◽

Nutrient Release ◽

Low Input

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Production Determinants of the Pearl Millet Cropping System in Uganda and Implications to Productivity

Journal of Agricultural Science ◽

10.5539/jas.v8n7p97 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 (7) ◽

pp. 97

Author(s):

G. Lubadde ◽

P. Tongoona ◽

J. Derera ◽

J. Sibiya

Keyword(s):

Pearl Millet ◽

Insect Pests ◽

Household Head ◽

Cropping System ◽

High Yield ◽

Production Environment ◽

Stay Green ◽

Early Maturity ◽

Rust Diseases ◽

Financial Credit

<p>Pearl millet is an important crop for people living in semi-arid areas in Uganda but not much is known about its production environment. A survey was conducted in eastern and northern regions of Uganda to characterise the pearl millet cropping system and to identify the most important production determinants. Using questionnaires, data was collected from 160 households through face-to-face interviews with the respondents. Results showed that pearl millet was mainly grown for food and source of income. The production environment was low input as farmers planted unimproved genotypes, used no artificial chemicals or manure, and had minimal access to financial credit and agricultural trainings or extension services. Planting was done in the second rains with no optimal use of important resources like family labour and seed due to seed broadcasting. Farmers desired genotypes with traits such as; stay green, being tall, high tillering, high yield, early maturity and being ergot resistant. The most important constraints were ergot and rust diseases susceptibility, low yield, low tillering, late maturity, sterile panicles, rodents, moulds/rotting and insect pests; while lack of market, low prices and price fluctuation were the important market constraints. Results further showed that farmers lacked knowledge about the common diseases like rust and ergot. The area planted, spouse age and years of pearl millet cultivation were the important factors enhancing production while age of household head, amount of seed planted and distance to the market negatively affected grain yield.</p>

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