scholarly journals Nutrient Uptake and Agronomic Efficiencies of Leaf Litter Compost as Nitrogen Source in Vegetable Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reshma Das ◽  
Sheeba Rebecca Isaac
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Leaf Litter ◽  
Vigna Unguiculata ◽  
Crop Residues ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Nitrogen Sources ◽  
Nutrient Inputs ◽  
Nutrient Input ◽  
Nutrient Contents

Background: Nutritional security overrides food security and the present day agriculture focusses more on sustainable and regenerative agriculture in which use of organic inputs assumes prime significance. The search for viable alternatives to the chemical sources of nutrients demands production of the organic nutrient inputs in large quantities. Organic nutrition is expensive on account of the low nutrient contents and large quantum needed and hence unless produced in situ, turn out to be highly expensive. Organic wastes in the form of crop residues are available in plenty in agricultural fields. Tree leaf litter is another biowaste considered as menace under off farm situations. Rapid resource recycling techniques offer immense potential for the safe disposal of the litter and conversion to quality manures. In this background an experiment was conducted to assess the efficacy of litter composts as nitrogen sources in vegetable cow pea (Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata) in terms of the agronomic efficiencies and nutrient uptake. Methods: The field experiment was conducted in College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Agricultural University during December 2018 to March 2019 in randomized block design with three replications. The treatments included the compost of the two tree species litter prepared by composting with different decomposer organisms and additives and enriched with the biofertilizer, PGPR Mix I. Result: The results of the experiment revealed the highest vegetable yields (7.80 t ha-1) in the treatment involving mango leaf litter composted with glyricidia leaves and earthworms on par with Kerala Agricultural University package of practices recommendation for cowpea and it was 2.7 times that in absolute control. The total nutrient uptake was the highest with mango litter co-composted with poultry manure as nutrient input. Agronomy efficiency indices, in terms of nitrogen were significantly superior for the treatments including mango litter composts and hence prove a suitable nutrient input in vegetable cowpea cultivation.

scholarly journals Effect of Organic Manures on Nutrient Uptake and Seed Quality of Sesame

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Paul Anguria ◽  
George N. Chemining’wa ◽  
Richard N. Onwonga ◽  
Michael A. Ugen
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Oil Content ◽  
Finger Millet ◽  
Crop Residues ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Sesame Seed ◽  
Organic Manures

The influence of organic manures in nutrient uptake and seed quality of sesame is not fully known. In this context, a study was conducted in northeastern Uganda in 2013 and 2014 short rains, and 2014 long rains to investigate the effect of organic manures on nutrient uptake and seed quality of sesame. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design with three replications. The treatments comprised: control, 4 crop residues, 2 animal manures and combinations of 2 animal manures and 4 crop residues all applied at two rates of 3 and 6 t/ha. Poultry manure plus finger millet husks (6 t/ha) produced significantly the highest seed protein content (48.23%) and uptake of N (4.84%), P (0.66%) and K (1.86%) by sesame at 4 weeks after emergence. Poultry manure plus cowpea husks (6 t/ha) and poultry manure plus groundnut shells (3 t/ha) produced the highest total ash (8.71%) and sesame seed oil content (67.95%), respectively. The crop residue effect on seed crude protein content, seed total ash and seed oil content occurred in the order of finger millet > cowpea > groundnut > sorghum, finger millet > cowpea > sorghum > groundnut and groundnut > sorghum > cowpea > finger millet, respectively. This study has demonstrated that finger millet husks and groundnut shells effectively enhance protein and oil content of sesame than other crop residues, respectively. Poultry manure plus finger millet husks (3 t/ha) enhances sesame seed protein content than other treatments.

scholarly journals Yield and nutrient uptake by wheat as influenced by integrated use of manures and fertilizers

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-78
Author(s):  
MR Islam ◽  
MS Shaikh ◽  
AB Siddique ◽  
MH Sumon
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Science Field ◽  
Straw Yield

An experiment was conducted at the Soil Science Field Laboratory of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during November 2011 to March 2012 to evaluate the effect of integrated use of manures and fertilizers on the growth, yield and nutrient uptake by wheat. There were six treatments such as T0 (Control), T1 [STB-CF (HYG)], T2 [CD + STB-CF (HYG)], T3 [PM + STB-CF (HYG)], T4 [COM + STB-CF (COM)] and T5 [FP (Farmers’ practice)]. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design with four replications. The integrated use of manures and fertilizers significantly influenced the yield attributes as well as grain and straw yields of wheat. The treatment T1 [STB-CF (HYG)] produced the tallest plant of 90.17 cm which was identical with T3 [PM + STB-CF (HYG)] and the lowest value was found in control. The 1000-grain weight followed the similar pattern but the tillers hill-1, spike length and spikelets spike-1 did not follow any definite trend. The treatment T3 [PM + STB-CF (HYG)] produced the highest grain yield of 4362 kg ha-1 (90.4% increase over control) and straw yield of 5492 kg ha-1 (84.79% increase over control). The lowest grain yield (2291 kg ha-1) and straw yield (2972 kg ha-1) were found in T0 (Control). The NPKS uptake by wheat was markedly influenced by combined use of manures and fertilizers and the treatment T3 demonstrated superior performance to other treatments. So the treatment T3 comprising poultry manure in combination with chemical fertilizers on IPNS basis was found to be the best combination of manures and fertilizers for obtaining the maximum yield and quality of wheat at BAU farm. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v12i1.21242 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(1): 73-78, June 2014

scholarly journals Effects of Nitrogen Sources on Vegetative Growth of Grain Amaranth Accessions in Two Agro-Ecological Zones of Oyo State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 256
Author(s):  
Oladayo Oluwakemi Idowu-Agida ◽  
Opeyemi Emmanuel Adebiyi ◽  
Joel Oyekunle Olaniyi
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Nitrogen Sources ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Grain Amaranth ◽  
Ecological Zones ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
And Control ◽  
Agro Ecological Zones

The experiment was conducted at National Horticultural Research Institute, Ibadan and Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Teaching and Research Farm Ogbomoso between August and December, 2015. Five accessions of grain amaranth were screened in the field at both locations. The trials was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) was used in assigning treatments in the field and replicated three times. Seven Nitrogen sources: poultry manure, cow dung, pacesetter organic fertilizer, brewery waste, providence organic fertilizer, Aleshinloye organic fertilizer N:P:K and control each applied at 120 kg N ha-1 imposed on the five selected accessions. Data were collected on growth (plant height, stem girth, number of branches and number of leaves) biweekly and subjected to analysis of variance. The results shows that, irrespective of the accessions, the two agro-ecological zones are suitable for high grain yield of grain amaranth but Ogbomosho; derived savannah zone gave better growth biomass than the transitional rainforest ecology of Ibadan in grain amaranth production. To improve the growth of amaranth, addition of fertilizer up to 120 kg N ha-1 is recommendedpreferably organic fertilizer like cow dung.

scholarly journals Litterfall and Nutrient Returns in the Rainforest of Southwestern Cameroon: Some Implications for Tropical Forest Productivity

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Mary E. Ngaiwi ◽  
Ernest L. Molua ◽  
Andrew E. Egbe
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Litter ◽  
National Park ◽  
Nutrient Dynamics ◽  
Soil Nutrient ◽  
Forest Productivity ◽  
Nutrient Inputs ◽  
Nutrient Input ◽  
Constant Weight ◽  
Nutrient Retranslocation ◽  
Baseline Information

Understanding litterfall and macronutrients in the rainforest ecosystem gives baseline information on nutrient dynamics. Litterfall and macronutrients return were studied for 12 months from November 2011 to October 2012 in a 50 ha plot in the Takamanda National Park, South-western Cameroon. This study evaluates the pattern and quantity of litterfall, with implications for forest productivity. It thus assesses the macronutrient concentrations, nutrient inputs into the surface soil, nutrient retranslocation by some key tree species and some physicochemical properties of the soil in the study site. Litter traps where placed randomly in the study plot. Litter was collected every fortnight sorted and air-dried after which they were oven dried at 70°C to constant weight. Soils were sampled from three flanks at depths of 0-10cm, 10-20cm and 20-30cm. Percentage retranslocation or accumulation before leaf fall was calculated from freshly fallen litter and mature green leaf. Total annual litterfall was 5.46 t/ha/yr and this varied with the seasons. Leaf litter contributed 90.9% of total litterfall. The concentration of N and Ca was higher than other nutrient elements Mg, K, P in all litter fragments. Nitrogen had the highest total nutrient input with the following pattern N>Ca>K>Mg>P (85.36 kg/ha/yr> 56.71 kg/ha/yr> 23.1 kg/ha/yr> 17.32 kg/ha/yr> 4.27 kg/ha/yr) respectively.Pterocarpus soyauxii had the highest retranslocation percentages for all the macronutrients studied compared to Afziliabipidensis and Terminalia ivorensis. It was observed that Terminalia ivorensis could be a good nutrient recycler that could be used to improve on degraded soils. It was however observed that Ca and Mg tend to accumulate in leaf litter for all the three species.

scholarly journals Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Garlic Yield, Nutrient Uptake and Pungency

Agropedology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Thangasamy ◽  
◽  
K.E. Lawande ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Integrated Nutrient Management ◽  
Farm Yard Manure ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizers ◽  
Organic Manures ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Soil Fertility Status

A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of integrated nutrient management modules on garlic yield, nutrient uptake, and pungency during 2011-12 and 2012-13. The experiment consisted of nine treatments that were performed in randomized block design with three replications. Integration of inorganic fertilizers, farm yard manure (FYM) and vermicompost (VC) or poultry manure (PM) or integration of inorganic fertilizers with FYM, VC and PM increased garlic yield by 6.5-7.9 per cent compared to inorganic fertilizers alone and 9.9-11.2 per cent compared to integrated use of single source of organic manure, biofertilizers, and inorganic fertilizers. Pyruvic acid content was higher in the plots received integrated use of inorganic fertilizers, organic manures, and biofertilizers increased soil organic carbon, and maintained soil fertility status compared to pre-planting soil test values. INM treatments had higher levels of nutrient uptake compared to the treatments received inorganic fertilizers alone. This result indicate that the farmers could save 25 per cent inorganic fertilizers and organic manures by integrating inorganic fertilizers, FYM with VC or PM, or by integrating inorganic fertilizers, FYM, VC, and PM.

scholarly journals Nitrogen sources on yield, mineral nutrition and bromatology of Cyclanthera pedate

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-82
Author(s):  
Samuel V Valadares ◽  
Rafael V Valadares ◽  
Candido A Costa ◽  
Ernane R Martins ◽  
Luiz A Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Green Manure ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Nitrogen Sources ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Mineral Fertilization ◽  
Crotalaria Juncea ◽  
Nutrient Contents ◽  
Green Manuring ◽  
Fruit Productivity ◽  
Marketable Fruit

ABSTRACT Caygua fruits (Cyclanthera pedata) are used both in cooking and for medicinal purposes. However, few studies on this species, considered a non-conventional vegetable, can be found in literature. This study aimed to assess the responses of caygua crop to green manure and mineral nitrogen fertilization, in relation to marketable fruit productivity, nutrient content in leaves and fruits and bromatological composition. The study was carried out in a randomized block design with four treatments and five replicates: 1) control (without nitrogen); 2) 60 kg ha-1 nitrogen (urea form); 3) green manuring using Cajanus cajans and 4) green manuring using Crotalaria juncea. The plots consisted of three caygua lines with four plants per line (spacing 2x1 m). In the treatments using green manure, three lines of these respective legumes were cultivated. We evaluated marketable fruit productivity, nutrient contents in fruits and leaves and bromatological composition of the fruits. Production of caygua fruits was higher in the treatment consisting of urea application (23.6 t ha-1), followed by Crotalaria juncea (15.6 t ha-1), Cajanus cajans (14.8 t ha-1) and control (9.2 t ha-1). Treatments did not influence the nutrient contents in fruits and leaves and the bromatological composition. However, in relation to higher productivity, the amounts of nutrients absorbed by plants and accumulated in fruits were higher in treatments using mineral fertilization due to the higher yield. The bromatological analysis of fruits showed considerable contents of crude protein and ether extract, highlighting the potential of this species to human diet.

scholarly journals Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Dry Matter Accumulation and Nutrient Uptake by Maize (Variety-MS 2) under Poplar Agroforestry System

2021 ◽  
pp. 254-260
Author(s):  
Gyanaranjan Sahoo ◽  
Afaq Majid Wani ◽  
Pravat Kumar Roul ◽  
Asim Chandra Dash
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Farmyard Manure ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Agroforestry System ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Dry Matter Accumulation ◽  
Randomized Block Design

Aims: To evaluate the influence of farmyard manure, vermicompost, mustard oil cake, poultry manure, and inorganic fertilisers (N, P, K) on maize dry matter buildup and nutrient uptake by plants, as well as to demonstrate how maize may be produced in a poplar agroforestry system. Study Design: Randomized block design. Place and Duration of Study: Forest Nursery, College of Forestry, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, between July 2019 – October 2019 and  July 2020 – October 2020. Methodology: The research was laid out in Randomized Block Design replicated thrice with twelve treatments viz., T1 (Control), T2 (100% Recommended dose of fertilizer), T3 (75%) RDF), T4 (50%) RDF), T5 (75%) RDF + (25%) RDF through FYM), T6 (50%) RDF + (50%) RDF through FYM), T7 (75%) RDF + (25%) RDF through Mustard Oilcake, T8 (50%) RDF + (50%) RDF through Mustard Oilcake and T9 (75%) RDF + (25%) RDF through Vermicompost, T10 (50%) RDF + (50%) RDF through Vermicompost, T11 (75%) RDF + (25%) RDF through poultry manure and T12 (50%) RDF + (50%) RDF through poultry manure. These treatment combinations were applied prior to sowing of maize. After harvesting of maize in October, the said observations i.e. dry matter accumulation and nutrient uptake by maize plant were calculated. Results: In the effect of twelve treatments, T9 (75% RDF + 25% N through Vermicompost) considerably influenced and recorded highest dry matter accumulation and nutrient uptake by maize, followed by T11 during two consecutive years, while T1 (control), where no fertiliser or manure was applied under a poplar agroforestry system, recorded the lowest. Conclusion: by application of vermicompost in combination with chemical fertiliser considerably improved growth characteristics and output. All of the treatments had a considerable impact on maize growth and yield. The optimum result was found to be 75 % RDF + 25 % Vermicompost (T9) in the current study. Our results indicated that, organic fertilizer can be a superior supplement of inorganic fertilizer to produce healthier growth and yield of maize.

scholarly journals Residual Influence of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium Doses on Soil and Eucalyptus Nutrition in Coppice

Forests ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 1426
Author(s):  
Natasha Mirella Inhã Godoi ◽  
Rodolfo de Niro Gazola ◽  
Salatiér Buzetti ◽  
Arshad Jalal ◽  
Thiago de Souza Celestrino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Litter ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Residual Effect ◽  
Initial Growth ◽  
Nutrient Contents ◽  
Soil P ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Zn Content ◽  
Phosphorus And Potassium ◽  
Mg Content

The management of fertilizer is an important strategy for better nutrition and productivity of eucalyptus. Therefore, the objective of this research was to evaluate the isolated residual effect (carryover) of N, P and K fertilization on macro- and micronutrients in soil, leaf litter, leaf nutritional diagnosis and initial growth attributes of eucalyptus in a coppice system. Three experiments were carried out in a randomized block design with five replications. Experiment 1: four residual doses of N (0, 70, 105 and 140 kg ha−1) were applied as ammonium nitrate. Experiment 2: four residual doses of P2O5 (0, 40, 70 and 100 kg ha−1) were applied to plantations in furrows using triple superphosphate. Experiment 3: four residual K2O doses (0, 90, 135 and 180 kg ha−1) were applied as potassium chloride. The residual N doses did not influence leaf nutrient contents and initial growth of eucalyptus; however, increasing P residual doses increased soil P and Zn content, litter K content, decreased leaf Mg content, and increased initial growth (height and wood volume of eucalyptus). The residual K doses increased leaf litter K content and leaf Mn and Zn content but decreased leaf litter Ca, B and Fe and leaf Mg content. Residual potassium fertilization did not significantly influence the initial growth of eucalyptus in the Brazilian Cerrado.

scholarly journals Nutrient accumulation and their uptake by red amaranth as influenced by different levels of N

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
MY Miah ◽  
US Monira ◽  
KI Fazal ◽  
PK Roy
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Nutrient Accumulation ◽  
Nutrient Contents ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Different Levels

The study was conducted at the farm of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Gazipur during the period of November to December, 2010 to enhance the production of red amaranth (cv: BARI lal shak 1) through the determination of nutrient accumulations and their uptake by optimizing the appropriate levels of nitrogen (N) from urea. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) comprising six treatments with four replicate each. There were altogether six levels of N viz. N0 (0 kg N ha-1), N50 (50 kg N ha-1), N75 (75 kg N ha-1), N100 (100 kg N ha-1), N125 (125 kg N ha-1) and N150 (150 kg N ha-1), respectively. P, K and S were applied from TSP, MoP and gypsum @ 23, 17 and 4 kg ha-1, respectively. Results revealed that different levels of N significantly influenced the nutrient accumulation and their uptake by red amaranth. Highest nutrient contents in most of the cases were observed when N was applied @ 150 kg ha-1 which was identical with the treatment N100 and the lowest contents were found in N0 treatment. Nutrient uptake followed similar trend like nutrient accumulation. The over result suggests that N @ 150 kg N ha-1 can be applied to boost up the production of red amaranth cv: BARI lal shak 1 under the agro-climatic conditions of the study area. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v11i1.18200 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 11(1): 29-32, 2013

scholarly journals Lime and Organic Manure Amendment Enhances Crop Productivity of Wheat–Mungbean–T. Aman Cropping Pattern in Acidic Piedmont Soils

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1595
Author(s):  
Mohammad Rafiqul Islam ◽  
Rounok Jahan ◽  
Shihab Uddin ◽  
Israt Jahan Harine ◽  
Mohammad Anamul Hoque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Soil Quality ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Organic Manure ◽  
Residual Effects ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Combined Application

Soil acidity is a major problem when it comes to improving crop productivity and nutrient uptake. This experiment was therefore conducted at a farmer’s field—Nalitabari Upazila under AEZ 22 (northern and eastern Piedmont plains) to evaluate the effects of lime and organic manure (OM) amendment on crop productivity and nutrient uptake of the wheat–mungbean–T. Aman cropping pattern in acidic soils of northern and eastern Piedmont plains. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. There were nine treatments applied, varying doses of lime (dololime at the rate of 1 and 2 t ha−1), OM (cow dung at the rate of 5 t ha−1, poultry manure at the rate of 3 t ha−1) and a lime–OM combination to the first crop; T. Aman and its residual effects were evaluated in the succeeding second crop, wheat, and the third crop, mungbean. Results demonstrate that application of lime and organic manure to soil had significant effects on the first crop. However, the effects of lime and organic manure were more pronounced in the second and third crops. The increase in grain yield over control ranged from 0.24 to 13.44% in BINA dhan7. However, it varied from 10.14 to 54.38% in BARI Gom30 and 40 to 161.67% in BARI Mung6. The straw yields of the crops also followed a similar trend. The N, P, K, and S uptake by grain and straw of T. Aman, wheat, and mungbean were influenced significantly by the combined application of lime and organic manure. Sole or combined application of lime and manure amendment significantly improved nutrient availability and soil quality. Therefore, application of lime in combination with manure can be practiced for uplifting the crop productivity and improving soil quality in acidic Piedmont soils of northern and eastern Piedmont plains.

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