scholarly journals Effect of pH on Soil Chemical Properties and Maize Performance in Abakaliki, Nigeria

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.N. Nwite ◽  
A.J. Ajana ◽  
I. Alinchi
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Laboratory Method ◽  
The State ◽  
Soil Chemical Properties ◽  
Soil Productivity ◽  
Effect Of Ph ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Nutrients Availability

Background: Low soil productivity in Nigeria and Africa sub sahara is considered as one of the major causes of food insecurity and under nutrition. This area is considered among the most regions affected by acidity on soil nutrients optimization. Despite of its severity, there is limited knowledge about limiting effect of pH on nutrients availability and maize yield in the state. Evolving a technology that does not depend on traditional system of amendment for pH assessment for increased soil productivity must first of all go through a good knowledge of the nature and distribution of soil studied. The present study aimed to evaluate three pH (4, 7 and 9) values on soil chemical properties in the state and assess maize performance under these conditions in order to control and manage pH related problems. Methods: In the field-laboratory investigation during 2018-2019 at different localities of Ebonyi State were surveyed. Three sampling localities were selected based on geographical situation, climate and local condition. In the laboratory, the soil samples of natural stock collected were processed for mean pH values and confirmed with pH meter using standard laboratory method. Maize was used as test crop to assess effect of pH on its performance. Result: Our investigations in Ebonyi State have allowed us to inventory three pH values. Among the inventoried pH values, some are regarded adverse for soil productivity. The implication of soil pH on nutrients availability and maize performance was discussed. The current work will be a complementary contribution of detailed study of effect of pH on soil productivity.

Effects of organic and mineral fertilizer inputs on maize yield and soil chemical properties in a maize cropping system in Meru South District, Kenya

2007 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monicah Mucheru-Muna ◽  
Daniel Mugendi ◽  
James Kung’u ◽  
Jayne Mugwe ◽  
Andre Bationo
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Cropping System ◽  
Mineral Fertilizer ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Soil Chemical Properties

scholarly journals Lime, manure and Inorganic Fertilizer Effects on Soil Chemical Properties, Maize Yield and Profitability in Acidic Soils in Central Highlands of Kenya

2021 ◽  
pp. 40-51
Author(s):  
W. Winnie Kimiti ◽  
M. W. Mucheru-Muna ◽  
J. N. Mugwe ◽  
K. F. Ngetich ◽  
M. N. Kiboi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizer ◽  
Soil Chemical Properties ◽  
Fertilizer Treatment ◽  
Acidic Soils ◽  
Maize Grain Yield ◽  
Maize Grain

In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), acidic soil covers 29% of the total area. About 13% of the Kenyan total land area has acidic soils, widely distributed in croplands of the central and western Kenyan regions. The high soil acidity, coupled with soil nutrient depletion, negatively affects crop productivity in the region. We conducted an on-farm experiment to determine the effect of lime, manure, and phosphatic fertilizer application, either solely or combined, on soil chemical properties, maize yield, and profitability in acidic soils of Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. The treatments were different rates of manure, lime, and P fertilizer. The experiment was designed as a randomized complete block design replicated ten times in farmer’s fields. Soil sampling was done at a depth of 0-20 cm prior to the start of the experiment, after crop harvest of SR2016 and LR2017 seasons. The samples were analyzed in the laboratory following standard methods. Results showed that lime significantly increased soil pH by 10.6% during the SR2016 and by 17.7% during the LR2017. Similarly, treatments with lime reduced exchangeable acidity and increased soil available P. Treatments with inorganic fertilizers had significantly higher maize grain yield in comparison with treatments with the sole application of lime, manure, and lime + manure. Lime + fertilizer + manure treatment gave the highest average maize grain yield (5.1 t ha−1), while control gave the lowest (1.5 t ha−1) during the LR2017 season. Economic returns were low due to the prevailing low rainfall experienced during the study period during the SR2016 season. Lime combined with inorganic fertilizer treatment recorded the highest returns (128.75 USD ha-1) followed by sole inorganic fertilizer (105.94 USD ha-1) during the LR2017 season. The study recommends a combination of both lime and inorganic fertilizer for enhanced maize production and profitability in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya.

scholarly journals Influence of Different Soil Application Methods of Mucuna puriens on Soil Chemical Properties and Maize Yield in Ghana

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Benette Yaw Osei ◽  
Kofi Agyarko ◽  
Emmanuel Kwasi Aseidu ◽  
Martha Agyiri ◽  
Kwabena Kyere ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Soil Chemical Properties ◽  
Soil Application ◽  
Application Methods

scholarly journals Soil chemical properties and maize yield under application of pig slurry biofertilizer

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo E. Bócoli ◽  
José R. Mantovani ◽  
José M. Miranda ◽  
Douglas J. Marques ◽  
Adriano B. da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Soil Surface ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Soil Chemical Properties ◽  
Nutrient Concentrations ◽  
Detectable Effect ◽  
Corn Yield ◽  
Pig Slurry ◽  
Randomized Block Design

ABSTRACT Organic materials subjected to a process of anaerobic digestion in a digester produce biofertilizer that can be used in agriculture as nutrient source. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of pig slurry biofertilizer on soil chemical properties and on corn yield and nutrient concentrations in leaves and kernels. The experiment was conducted in the field from November 2012 to April 2013, and was arranged in a randomized block design with seven treatments and four replicates. The treatments consisted of doses of pig slurry biofertilizer (0; 40; 80; 120; 160; 200 and 240 m3 ha-1), applied to the soil surface in a single application, at stage V2 of corn plants. Thirty-three days after biofertilization, soil samples were collected in each plot. Corn was harvested 129 days after sowing. Doses up to 240 m3 ha-1 of pig slurry biofertilizer applied to soil with good fertility did not influence soil chemical properties and corn yield. The use of pig slurry biofertilizer had no detectable effect on nutrient concentrations in corn leaves and kernels.

Effect of pH on Protein Extraction from Mahaleb Kernels and Functional Properties of Resulting Protein Concentrate

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melih Güzel ◽  
Mehtap Çelik ◽  
Metin Yildirim
Keyword(s):  
Functional Properties ◽  
Protein Extraction ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Protein Concentrate ◽  
Effect Of Ph ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Precipitation Ph ◽  
Foaming Capacity ◽  
Water Holding ◽  
And Chemical Properties

AbstractThe aims of this research were to examine the effect of pH on extraction of proteins from mahaleb (Prunus mahaleb L.) kernels, and to investigate the functional properties of resulting protein concentrate. The optimum pH values for the protein extraction and precipitation were determined as 10.0 and 4.5, respectively. The protein concentrate containing 92.73% dry matter, 6.29% ash, 6.02% carbohydrate, 1.42% fat and 73.11% protein was produced by using these extraction and precipitation pH values. Water-holding capacity, oil-holding capacity and the least gelling concentration of the protein concentrate were 2.81 g water/g, 1.66 g oil/g and 12%, respectively. Moreover, emulsifying activity and stability indices, foaming capacity and stability of protein concentrate were 27.21 m2/g, 81.05 min, 43.75% and 71.33% (after 30 min), respectively. The functional and chemical properties of the protein concentrate indicate that it may find application as functional ingredient for various food products.

scholarly journals Biochar Based Soil Amendment Formulation for Improvement Upland Acidic Soil in East Lampung: Soil Properties and Maize (Zea Mays) Yield

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Neneng Laela Nurida ◽  
. Jubaedah
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Soil Properties ◽  
Soil Amendment ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Acidic Soil ◽  
Soil Chemical Properties ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Organic C ◽  
Single Time

Many of soil amendment formulations (as a biochar based) have been tested in Indonesian Soil Research Institute greenhouse experiment to improve its effectiveness in the soil, though field experiments were still needed to measure more about its effectiveness. The objectives of this research are to study biochar-based soil amendment formulation on different ways of application in improving soil properties and crop yield in upland acidic soil. The research was conducted in Taman Bogo Research Station, East Lampung during three planting seasons. It started at January 2013 and finished at January 2014. The study was arranged in a split plot design with 3 replications. The main plot was 3 types of soil amendment formula namely SP50, SP75 and KS50. The subplot was the biochar-based soil amendment application way (7.5 Mg ha-1 per planting seasons), which gradually applied to soil namely three times of 3 planting seasons (2.5-2.5- 2.5 Mg ha-1), two times of 3 planting seasons (5.0-2.5-0 Mg ha-1), and a single time in 3 planting seasons (7.5-0-0 Mg ha-1). The plant indicator was maize (Zea mays), Bisma variety.  The variables observed were soil physical and chemical properties, and also maize yield. The results showed that during three planting seasons, the three types of soil amendment formulas had no effect on soil physical properties (Bulk density/BD and plant available water pores/AWP) and soil chemical properties (soil pH, organic C, K2+, Ca2+ and Al3+), and maize yield.  Biochar gradual application in two times (5.0-2.0-0 Mg ha-1) and a single time (7.5-0-0 Mg ha-1) had more effects and consistently improve AWP, soil chemical properties, and dry grain during 3 planting seasons compared to the application of 3 times in 3 planting seasons (2.5-2.5- 2.5 Mg ha-1). The dried grain yield was 3.11-5.23 Mg ha-1 per season or it was increased 291% in average during three planting seasons. Biochar application at a single time (at the beginning of the season at the rate of 7.5-0-0 Mg ha-1) provided positive residual effects on both soil and crop in upland acidic soil of East Lampung.

scholarly journals Soil chemical properties in vineyard areas in the southern region of the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samya Uchôa Bordallo ◽  
Alcenir Claudio Bueno ◽  
Guilherme Wilbert Ferreira ◽  
Emilio Dela Bruna ◽  
Izabela Sgrott Serpa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Exchange Capacity ◽  
The State ◽  
Southern Region ◽  
Base Saturation ◽  
Soil Chemical Properties ◽  
Native Forest ◽  
Santa Catarina ◽  
Soil Layers ◽  
Exchangeable Al

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate changes in the soil chemical properties and the critical environmental limit for phosphorus (CEL-P) in vineyards, in the southern region of the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Soil samples were collected at 0-5, 5-10, 10-20, and 20-40 cm soil depths, in vineyards aged 22, 36, and 60 years, and in the area of an adjacent native forest. The following parameters were analyzed: granulometry, pH in water, and exchangeable Al levels, to obtain potential acidity and Al saturation; and available levels of P and K, and exchangeable levels of Ca and Mg, to determine base saturation, cation exchange capacity; and soil organic matter (SOM). In comparison with the forest soil, the vineyard soils showed increased pH values, P, K, Ca, Mg, Cu, Zn, and SOM levels, and base saturation, as well reduced Al saturation, with more accentuated effects in areas with the longest cultivation time. The vineyards show changes in soil chemical properties with time and P levels above the CEL-P, at least in one of the soil layers.

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