scholarly journals Organic Fertilization and Its Effect on Development of Sweet Pepper Transplants

HortScience ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valérie Gravel ◽  
Martine Dorais ◽  
Claudine Ménard
Keyword(s):  
Microbial Activity ◽  
Organic Liquid ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Nutrient Release ◽  
Sweet Pepper ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Fertilizer Treatment ◽  
Sink Strength ◽  
Organic Fertilization ◽  
Growing Medium

Organically grown greenhouse sweet pepper crops, as is the case with most year-around greenhouse crops, rely on pre-grown transplants. Production of adequately balanced (source and sink strength potential) healthy organic sweet pepper transplants is a challenge and is often related to early and total harvested yields. Liquid and/or solid organic fertilizers for greenhouse sweet pepper transplants were compared with a conventional liquid fertilizer. Transplants were grown under greenhouse conditions and inoculated, or not, with a beneficial microbial agent, Trichoderma harzianum Rifai, strain KRL-AG2 (Rootshield®). Medium respiration (CO2 efflux) and fluorescein diacetate (FDA) hydrolysis analysis showed a higher microbial activity in the liquid organic fertilizer treatment. Higher microbial activity was observed after 10 weeks than at 5 weeks after transplanting. Transplant development was greater in the liquid conventional fertilizer treatment compared with the two organic treatments. Transplants that received liquid organic fertilizer had greater development compared with transplants that only received water in addition to the initial solid fertilizer. Organic amendment mineralization did not completely fulfill transplant nutrient requirement compared with conventional transplants. Solid fertilization in the growing medium affected plant growth during the first 5 weeks but not after 10 weeks after transplanting. Solid and liquid organic fertilizers at a higher concentration should be provided to reach a similar transplant development because conventional seedlings or other slow-release sources of solid amendments should be added to the growing medium to keep an adequate and constant nutrient release. Providing a beneficial agent to the organic growing medium increased its biological activity but had no effect on seedling growth during this study. Solid organic fertilization (1600 mL·m−3 of shrimp meal with 50 mL·m−3 of kelp meal) combined with an organic liquid fertilization should be used in combination with inoculation with T. harzianum to obtain high-quality organic sweet pepper transplants.

scholarly journals Organic Fertilizers for Greenhouse Tomatoes: Productivity and Substrate Microbiology

HortScience ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 800-809 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhengli Zhai ◽  
David L. Ehret ◽  
Tom Forge ◽  
Tom Helmer ◽  
Wei Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Microbial Activity ◽  
Root Rot ◽  
Organic Liquid ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Swine Manure ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Liquid Fertilizer ◽  
Yard Waste ◽  
Crown And Root Rot ◽  
Greenhouse Tomatoes

Organic fertilizer regimens consisting of combinations of composts (yard waste, swine manure, or spent mushroom substrate) and liquid fertilizers (fish- or plant-based) were evaluated against conventional hydroponic fertilizers in two experiments with greenhouse tomatoes grown in peat-based substrate. Crop yield and fruit quality were evaluated and several assays of substrate microbial activity and community profiles (fluorescein diacetate analysis and EcoLog, values, nematode counts) were conducted. Crops grown in 20% to 40% compost (yard waste or yard waste plus swine manure) plus a continuously applied liquid source of organic potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), and sulphate (SO4) could not be sustained more than 1 month before nutrient deficiencies became visible. Supplementation with a nitrogen (N)- and phosphorus (P)-containing plant-based liquid fertilizer at the point when plant deficiencies became apparent subsequently produced yields ≈80% that of the hydroponic control. In a second experiment, the proportion of mushroom or yard waste compost was increased to 50% of the mix, and liquid delivery of K, Ca, Mg and SO4 plus either plant-based or fish-based N- and P-containing liquid feeds was started at the date of transplanting. In this case, organic yields equal to that of the hydroponic control (8.5 kg/plant) were observed in some treatments. The most productive organic treatment was the mushroom compost supplemented with a low concentration of the plant-based liquid fertilizer. In general, organic tomatoes had a lower postharvest decay index (better shelf life) than did the hydroponic controls, possibly as an indirect consequence of overall reduced yield in those treatments. High concentrations of both organic liquid feeds resulted in lower yields as a result of treatment-induced fusarium crown and root rot. In contrast to some previous studies, those treatments showing fusarium crown and root rot also had the highest gross microbial activity. Measures of gross microbial activity and numbers of microbivorous nematodes were higher (average of 37% and 6.7 times, respectively) in compost/organic feed treatments than in the hydroponic control. Community physiological profiles of the bacterial populations, on the other hand, did not differ between organic and hydroponic treatments. Nematode populations were significantly correlated with gross microbial activity in the organic treatments.

scholarly journals Pakchoi Antioxidant Improvement and Differential Rhizobacterial Community Composition under Organic Fertilization

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 2424
Author(s):  
Jianli Liao ◽  
Jun Ye ◽  
Yun Liang ◽  
Muhammad Khalid ◽  
Danfeng Huang
Keyword(s):  
Community Structure ◽  
Plant Biomass ◽  
Inorganic Nitrogen ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Chemical Fertilizer ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Organic N ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Fertilizer Treatment ◽  
Organic Fertilization

A high level of antioxidants in organic-produced vegetables has been attributed to soil conditions; however, little is known about the relationships between antioxidants and rhizobacteria under different fertilization treatments. A pot trial for pakchoi (Brassica campestris ssp. chinensis L.) was conducted under greenhouse conditions with: (1) control; (2) chemical fertilizer; and (3) organic fertilizer. The responses of the plant, soil properties, and rhizobacterial community were measured after 45 days of cultivation. Fertilization increased soil nutrient levels and pakchoi productivity and the reshaped rhizobacterial community structure, while no differences in rhizobacterial abundance and total diversity were observed. Generally, most plant antioxidants were negatively correlated with inorganic nitrogen (N) and positively correlated to organic N in soil. The genera of Arthrospira and Acutodesmus contained differential rhizobacteria under chemical fertilizer treatment, which are known as copiotrophs. In addition, the addition of a chemical fertilizer may stimulate organic substance turnover by the enrichment of organic compound degraders (e.g., Microbacterium and Chitinophaga) and the promotion of predicted functional pathways involved in energy metabolism. Several beneficial rhizobacteria were associated with organic fertilizer amended rhizosphere including the genera Bacillus, Mycobacterium, Actinomycetospora, and Frankia. Furthermore, Bacillus spp. were positively correlated with plant biomass and phenolic acid. Moreover, predictive functional profiles of the rhizobacterial community involved in amino acid metabolism and lipid metabolism were significantly increased under organic fertilization, which were positively correlated with plant antioxidant activity. Overall, our study suggests that the short-term application of chemical and organic fertilizers reshapes the rhizobacterial community structure, and such changes might contribute to the plant’s performance.

scholarly journals Effect of organic and chemical fertilizers on the growth and production of soybean (Glycine max) in dry land

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 9643-9653
Author(s):  
Ratih Sandrakirana ◽  
Zainal Arifin
Keyword(s):  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Chemical Fertilizer ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Size Analysis ◽  
Fertilizer Treatment ◽  
Dry Land ◽  
Randomized Design

Soybean is known for its high protein content, which is the reason why it is widely used as one of the main food sources for humans and animals. In order to optimize soybean growth, farmers tend to add excessive dosage of chemical fertilizer to this crop. Furthermore, a continuous chemical fertilizer application without organic fertilizer addition may cause a rapid depletion of nutrients in the soil. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of organic fertilizer treatment to reduce the amount of urea as chemical fertilizer needed in soybean cultivation. A complete randomized design was conducted using 21 treatments of organic and chemical fertilizer in triplicate with a 4x3 m plot size. Analysis of variance was carried out to compare the means of measurement data and Duncan multiple range test (DMRT 5%) was applied. The treatment 2,000 kg ha-1 compost + 50 kg ha-1 urea (O2K2A1) resulted the highest dry yield in soybean and had significant differences with urea-only treatment. A mixture of chemical and organic fertilizers had no significant result over the yield compared to the use of chemical fertilizer only. Compost application of 1,000-2,000 kg ha-1 with urea 50-100 kg ha-1 (O2K2A1 and O 2K1A2) showed an increase in seed yield of 35-38 % with a profit reaching 333-340 USD ha-1 compared to standard treatment using urea 50 kg ha -1 + SP-36 50 kg ha-1 + 50 KCl kg ha-1 (O0K0A1).

scholarly journals Effect of Inorganic and Organic Liquid Fertilizer Application with Different Application Frequency on Growth of Yielding Tea

2021 ◽  
pp. 83-90
Author(s):  
Faris Nur Fauzi Athallah ◽  
Restu Wulansari ◽  
Eko Pranoto ◽  
Muhammad Alimin
Keyword(s):  
Tap Water ◽  
Organic Liquid ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Tea Plant ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Liquid Form ◽  
Liquid Fertilizer ◽  
Tea Plants ◽  
Inorganic And Organic

Input factor is one of the determinator the quality and response of the tea plant growth. Inorganic fertilizer input still dominates in Indonesian plantations due to the lack of comprehensive evaluation of organic fertilizers, especially in liquid form. This study aims to determine the effect of inorganic and organic liquid fertilizer applications and the frequency of their application on the growth of tea plants. The experiment was carried out based on a Randomized Block Design (RBD) consisting of six treatment combinations, including tap water application once a week, tap water once every two weeks, 1% urea once a week, 1% urea every two weeks, 1% POC once a week and 1% POC once every two weeks. Experiments were carried out on yielding tea plants with the 3rd year of pruning stage. The parameters observed were shoot production (kg/plot), weight of banji and pekoe (g/100g) and the ratio of banji/pekoe. The results showed that the application of urea foliar fertilizer and liquid organic fertilizer with different application frequencies did not have a significant effect on each observed parameter. Application of 1% liquid organic fertilizer once every two weeks has the potential to increase tea productivity by showing a relatively high production of tea (6,88 kg/plot) compared to other treatments.

scholarly journals Nutrition and growth of potted gerbera according to mineral and organic fertilizer

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francielly Torres Santos ◽  
Fernanda Ludwig ◽  
Luiz Antonio de Mendonça Costa ◽  
Mônica Sarolli Silva de Mendonça Costa
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Mineral Fertilizer ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
State University ◽  
Organic Fertilization ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Culture Growth

In order to meet the growing market of gerbera, it is necessary to develop studies that maximize its production, especially using organic fertilizer. In order to assess the nutrition and growth of potted gerbera conducted with mineral and organic fertilization, an experiment in a greenhouse was done, located at Western Paraná State University, Brazil. The experimental design was made in randomized blocks, with four replications and five treatments. The treatments were defined according to the source of fertilization, mineral (NPK) or organic. The organic fertilization were obtained by diluting in water four organic compost of poultry slaughter waste, obtained from in the composting process, in order to adjust electrical conductivity. The solution of the compost was used as organic fertigation, making the organic treatments. The liquid organic fertilizer, as well as irrigation of mineral treatment, was performed manually once a day. At the end of vegetative and reproductive periods, the levels of N, P, K, Ca, Mg and Fe were quantified in the plant tissue. At the same time, biometric parameters were assessed (number of leaves, plant diameter, leaf area, dry matter of aerial parts, number of heads, inflorescence dry matter, stem height, head diameter and diameter stem). The liquid organic fertilizers, obtained by composting procession of poultry slaughter waste, can be used as alternative source for potted gerbera nutrition, since they provide better or higher culture growth than the mineral fertilizer.

scholarly journals Ways to Improve Land Use Efficiency Managing Private Agricultural Activities

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Maximum Permissible Concentration ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Sweet Pepper ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Mineral Fertilizers ◽  
Organic Fertilization ◽  
Land Use Efficiency

Purpose of the research is to study the agroecological efficiency of silicon-potassium foliar feeding of vegetables amid the mineral and organic fertilization systems on the example of tomato and sweet pepper. Methods. Field, chemical analysis, statistical. Results. The content of chemical elements (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn) in the soil in each of the experimental variants did not exceed the maximum permissible concentration. The crop yield for 2016-2018 showed a significant increase in tomato and sweet pepper yields amid the organic fertilizers and double silicon-potassium foliar feeding. In 2016, the maximum yield increase in this variant is 13.2 t/ha for tomatoes and 5.2 t/ha for sweet pepper; in 2017 11,1 t/ha for tomatoes and 7,8 t/ha for sweet pepper; in 2018 13,8 t/ha for tomatoes and 7,8 t/ha for sweet pepper. An analysis of the quality of tomato and sweet pepper yields in 2016-2018 showed that in any of the samples, the content of heavy metals does not exceed the maximum permissible concentration. The estimation of economic efficiency of yield for the period of 2016-2018 showed that each of the agro-applications (double silicon-potassium foliar feeding; mineral fertilizers N60P40K60; N60P40K60 application supplemented by double silicon-potassium foliar feeding; introduction of semi-perforated manure of 30 t/ha; introduction of semi-perforated manure of 30 t/ha supplemented by double silicon-potassium foliar feeding) has a positive economic efficiency indicator compared to the control plot. The highest level of economic efficiency for tomatoes and sweet pepper on the average for three years of the experiment was obtained on the experimental site with the introduction of semi-perforated manure of 30 t/ha supplemented by double silicon-potassium foliar feeding. Conclusions. It was established that double foliar feeding amid the mineral and organic fertilization systems is an effective method to increase the efficiency of land use in the management of personal peasant farming. The result of this method application is quality and safe products.

scholarly journals APPLICATION OF ORGANIC LIQUID FERTILIZERS IN THE CONDITIONS OF FARMS

2019 ◽  
pp. 25-30
Author(s):  
Leonid Sereda ◽  
Ludmila Shvets ◽  
Elena Trukhanska
Keyword(s):  
Biogas Production ◽  
Organic Liquid ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Scientific Development ◽  
Technical Service ◽  
Agricultural Engineering ◽  
Main Component

Recently, the Myronivsky Hliboproduct agricultural holding began construction of a large biogas station. The main component of biogas production is chicken manure, which can be more than ten thousand tons daily. According to the technology, biogas can be used for burning thermal plants to produce heat and electricity. But after the process of biogas production, a large amount of liquid remains that can be used as an organic fertilizer. Storage, transportation and application of liquid fertilizers require large funds and deserve to study the methods of their introduction, including means of mechanization for various types of farms. This article will consider the option of applying liquid organic fertilizers for farms. The basis of the article is the scientific development of the Department of Agricultural Engineering and Technical Service of Vinnitsa National Agrarian University.

scholarly journals Compilation of Black Soldier Fly Frass Analyses

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Gärttling ◽  
Hannes Schulz
Keyword(s):  
Production Systems ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Nutrient Release ◽  
Ammonium Nitrogen ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Black Soldier Fly ◽  
Nutrient Contents ◽  
Compound Fertilizer ◽  
Nitrogen Ratio ◽  
Nutrient Analyses

AbstractIn the context of black soldier fly (BSF) rearing, often the residues from production — mainly faeces but also undigested substrate — are addressed as frass in a broader sense. As BSF production is expanding, the valorization of BSF frass as organic fertilizer is gaining importance. However, in contrast to established organic fertilizers, little is known on the properties and variation of this by-product, which is essential for assessing possible application purposes. To elaborate a first overview on this relatively new waste stream, BSF frass analyses from the literature and anonymized frass analyses enquired from BSF producers were compiled. For a possible agricultural use as a fertilizer, their nutrient patterns were assessed. With a balanced nitrogen:phosphorous pentoxide:potassium oxide (N:P2O5:K2O) ratio of 1:0.9:1.1, BSF frass can be characterized as a slightly alkaline (pH 7.5), nutrient-rich compound fertilizer, with the nutrient and especially the micronutrient contents showing high variation. The comparably high carbon-to-nitrogen ratio and low shares of ammonium nitrogen indicate a limited immediate nutrient release and point to possible applications of frass as a long-term fertilizer. The use of frass as an organic fertilizer as one element in a fertilization strategy is promising. By improving nutrient cycling back to the field, BSF frass can represent an important element of sustainable circular agriculture. However, more information on BSF feed and production systems needs to be combined with the nutrient analyses to better understand the variation in frass nutrient contents.

scholarly journals RESPON TANAMAN KUBIS (Brassica olacea var. capitata) TERHADAP KOMBINASI APLIKASI PUPUK ORGANIK DAN ANORGANIK

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-52
Author(s):  
Erin Puspita Rini ◽  
Sugiyanta Sugiyanta
Keyword(s):  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizer ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Fertilizer Treatment ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizers ◽  
Nutrient Adequacy ◽  
Number Of Leaves ◽  
Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers

[CABBAGE (Brassica olacea var. capitata) GROWTH AND YIELD AFFECTED BY COMBINATION OF ORGANIC AND INORGANIC FERTILIZER APPLICATIONS]. The use of organic fertilizer increasingly sought by farmers due to the increase in demand for organic products by consumers and also awareness of the sustainability of the land. The use of organic fertilizers in the cultivation alone could improve the soil quality but needs to be balanced with inorganic fertilizers to meet the nutrient adequacy. This study aims to examine the effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers combination on the growth and cabbage yield, and also to determine the most efficient dosage combination of organic and inorganic fertilizers. This research was conducted at the IPB Pasir Sarongge Experimental Station, Cianjur, West Java from November 2020 to February 2021. The study was compiled using RCBD with 4 replications and 7 treatments. The results showed the combination of 0.75 doses of inorganic fertilizer (150 kg/ha of urea, 75 kg/ha SP36, and 75 kg/ha KCl) and 3 tons/ha of organic fertilizer could increase 14.87 to 15.44% plant height and the number of leaves at 12.82 -15.11% compared to the same dose of inorganic fertilizer treatment alone. The combination of 1 dose (200 kg/ha of urea, 100 kg/ha SP36, and 100 kg/ha KCl) inorganic fertilizer application and 2 tonnes/ha of organic fertilizer could increase 50,60% yield/plot and yield/ha cabbage than 1 dose of inorganic fertilizer treatment..

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pupuk Organik Cair dan Pupuk Majemuk Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Produksi Jagung Ketan (Zea mays var. ceratina)

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-133
Author(s):  
Christiforus R Lamakoma ◽  
Jacob R Patty ◽  
Martha Amba
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Kernel Weight ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Leaf Number ◽  
Fertilizer Treatment ◽  
Waxy Corn

This study aimed to analyze the benefits of providing liquid and organic fertilizers and to determine the dosage of the liquid organic fertilizer and mixed fertilizers on growth and yield of waxy corn (Zea mays var. ceratina). The study was conducted in August to November 2017 in the Wailete, Wayame Village, Teluk Ambon Subdistrict, with alluvial soil types. The experiment used factorial experiments in a randomized block design with three replications. The first factor was liquid organic fertilizer with four levels, namely: C0 = Control, C1 = 10 mL/L of water, C2 = 20 mL/L of water, C3 = 30 mL/L of water. The second factor is NPK DGW (M) mixed fertilizer with three levels, namely: M0 = Control, M1 = 2.5 g/plant, M2 = 5 g/plant. The parameters observed were plant height, leaf number, ear length, dry ear weight, 100 dry seed weight, dry kernel weight. The data from the study were analyzed using the analysis of variance method and continued with a mean difference test, according to Duncan Multiple Range Test. The treatment of liquid organic fertilizer significantly affected the observation parameters at 2, 3 and 4 weeks after planting (WAP), including ear length, dry ear weight, 100 seeds dry weight, dry kernels weight;  however, there were no significant effects on plant height at 5 and 6 WAP and leaf number at 2, 4 and 6 WAP. The mixed fertilizer treatment had significant effects on plant height at 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 MST, leaf number at 2, 4 and 6 WAP, ear length, dry ear weight, 100 seeds dry weight and dry kernel weight. Keywords: compound fertilizer, liquid organic fertilizer, waxy corn     ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis manfaat pemberian pupuk organik cair dan majemuk serta menetapkan dosis pemberian pengaruh pupuk organik cair dan pupuk majemuk terhadap pertumbuhan dan produksi tanaman jagung ketan (Zea mays Ceratina). Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Agustus sampai dengan November 2017 di Dusun Wailete, Desa Wayame, Kecamatan Teluk Ambon Baguala, dengan jenis tanah aluvial. Percobaan menggunakan percobaan faktorial dalam rancangan acak kelompok dengan tiga ulangan. Faktor pertama pupuk organik cair dengan empat taraf, yaitu: C0 = Kontrol, C1 = 10 mL/L air, C2 = 20 mL/L air, C3 = 30 mL/L air. Faktor ke dua pupuk majemuk NPK DGW (M) dengan tiga taraf, yaitu : M0 = Kontrol, M1 = 2,5 g/tanaman, M2 = 5 g/tanaman. Parameter yang diamati yaitu tinggi tanaman, jumlah daun, panjang tongkol, berat tongkol kering, berat kering 100 biji, berat Pipilan kering. Data hasil penelitian dianalisis dengan menggunakan metode analisis of varians dan dilanjutkan dengan uji beda rataan menurut jarak berganda Duncan. Perlakuan pupuk oragnik cair berpengaruh nyata pada parameter tinggi tanaman pada 2, 3 dan 4 MST, panjang tongkol, berat tongkol kering, berat kering 100 biji, berat Pipilan kering, berpengaruh tidak nyata pada tinggi tanaman 5 dan 6 MST dan jumlah daun pada 2, 4 dan 6 MST. Perlakuan pupuk majemuk memberikan pengaruh yang nyata pada parameter tinggi tanaman pada 2, 3, 4, 5 dan 6 MST, jumlah daun pada  2, 4 dan 6 MST, panjang tongkol, berat tongkol kering, berat kering 100 biji dan berat pipilan kering. Kata kunci: jagung ketan, pupuk majemuk, pupuk organik cair

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