scholarly journals Influence of Organic Amendments (Cow dung, wood ash and chicken dung) on the Yield of Baselle (Basella alba).

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Amendments ◽  
Wood Ash ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Basella Alba

scholarly journals Effects of organic amendment on some soil physicochemical characteristics and vegetative properties of Zea mays in wetland soils of the Niger Delta impacted with crude oil

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (S1) ◽  
pp. 423-435
Author(s):  
Francis E. Egobueze ◽  
Josiah M. Ayotamuno ◽  
Chukwujindu M. A. Iwegbue ◽  
Chibogwu Eze ◽  
Reuben N. Okparanma
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Crude Oil ◽  
Incubation Time ◽  
Contaminated Soils ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Organic Amendments ◽  
Plant Performance ◽  
Wetland Soils ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Total Period

Abstract Purpose This study sought to investigate the effects of organic amendments on the degradation of hydrocarbons and vegetative properties of Zea mays grown in crude oil-contaminated wetland soils of the Niger Delta, Nigeria. Methods Two soil types were investigated, namely, fadama soil (oxisol) and swamp forest soil (utisol). For each soil type, 48 treatment cells and 1 control containing 1 kg of soil each were spiked with crude oil at concentrations ranging from 50 to 200 g kg−1, representing 5–20% (m/m) contamination levels, respectively. Then, 5 days after the contamination, the soils were amended with cow dung (CD), poultry waste (PW), and palm oil waste (POW). The ratios of soil to organic amendments used were 1:1 and 2:1. The soils were tilled and irrigated regularly, and monitored for a total period of 112 days. The same conditions were used to investigate the vegetative properties of Z. mays in these oil-contaminated soils with organic amendments. Results The total organic carbon (TOC) and pH increased significantly within the first 2 weeks after crude oil contamination; thereafter, the pH of the soil decreased significantly over incubation time, while there was steady increase in TOC with incubation time. The percentage nitrogen and total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) decreased significantly. The utisol soil showed better plant performance, despite the lower hydrocarbon degradation rate. Conclusion The organic amendments showed a TPH degradation trend that followed the order: PW > CD > POW. They also improved the seed emergence of Zea mays.

scholarly journals Effet des amendements organiques sur la croissance et le rendement de la pomme de terre (Solanum tuberosum) cultivée sur un sol dégradé dans la région de Kabinda, République Démocratique du Congo

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1812-1819
Author(s):  
Adolphe Nsomue Ngoyi ◽  
Gustave Kishiko Masanga ◽  
Hubert Mulungu Bila ◽  
Alphonse Yangoy Yashima ◽  
Médard Matala Milambo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solanum Tuberosum ◽  
Solanum Tuberosum L ◽  
Potato Crop ◽  
Organic Amendments ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Fresh Biomass ◽  
Unamended Soil ◽  
Pomme De Terre ◽  
The City

Le bas niveau de la fertilité des sols à Kabinda et la rareté des engrais chimiques sur le marché orientent les agriculteurs à recourir à une fertilisation palliative et durable. Cette étude a été réalisée dans le but d’évaluer l’effet des amendements organiques sur la croissance et le rendement de la pomme de terre. L’essai était installé suivant un dispositif en blocs complets randomisés. Les traitements en cinq répétitions ont été constitués d’un témoin (T0), de la bouse de vache (T1), de cendres (T2) et de la biomasse fraiche de Entada abyssinica (T3). Les observations ont porté sur les paramètres de croissance et de rendement et l’analyse de la variance (ANOVA) a été appliquée pour la comparaison. Les résultats obtenus renseignent que la pomme de terre se comporte positivement sous effet d’amendements (P<0.05) comparativement au sol non amendé. Le plus grand nombre de feuilles est démarqué nettement au traitement à base des cendres avec 4 feuilles contre 2 feuilles pour le témoin. L’apport de la cendre à la dose de 10 kg/ha sur la culture de la pomme de terre a augmenté le rendement de 1 t/ha par rapport au sol non amendé. L’utilisation de ces amendements dans une région comme Kabinda contribuerait au développement de l’agriculture en luttant contre l’insécurité alimentaire et la pauvreté. Ainsi donc, L’utilisation de la cendre est recommandable pour la production de la pomme de terre vu ses effets sur la culture et sa disponibilité dans la ville de Kabinda.Mots clés : Fertilité, engrais chimiques, production, Solanum tuberosum , Kabinda. English Title: Effect of organic amendments on growth and yield of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) on soil degraded in Kabinda area, Democratic Republic of CongoThe low level of soil fertility in Kabinda and the scarcity of chemical fetilizers on the market guide farmers to seel palliative and sustainable fertilization. This study was carried out in order to assess the effect of organic amendments on the growth and potato yield. The trial was installed using a ramdomized complete block system. Five Treatments in five repetitions, consisted of a witness (T0), cow dung (T1), ash (T2) and Entada abyssinica fresh biomass (T3). Observations focused on growth and yield parameters and analysis of variance (ANOVA) at the 5% threshold was applied for comparison betwen treatments. The results obtained indicate that the potato behaves positively under the effect of amendments (P<0.05) compared to unamended soil. The greatest leaves number is clearly demarcated in the ash based treatment with 4 leaves versus 2 leaves for the witness treatment. The addition of ash to the potato crop increased the yield by 1 t/ha compared to the unamended soil. The use of ash is recommendable for the production of potato in the city of Kabinda.Keywords : Fertility, chemical fertilizers, production, Solanum tuberosum, Kabinda

scholarly journals Mitigating Ammonia Volatilization from Waterlogged Acids Soils Using Organic Amendments

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Maru Ali ◽  
Ahmed Osumanu Haruna ◽  
Nik Muhamad Abd Majid ◽  
Walter Charles Primus ◽  
Audrey Asap ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leucaena Leucocephala ◽  
Ammonia Volatilization ◽  
Organic Amendments ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Forest Litter ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Ammonia Loss ◽  
Chicken Litter ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
N Use

In production agriculture, granular urea is the most used nitrogen fertilizer in crop production. However, increase in soil pH following application of urea causes ammonia volatilization and reduces N use efficiency. To minimize ammonia loss, organic amendments are used, however, type of organic amendment use could affect urea use efficiency. This study was to determine the effects of organic amendments derived from forest litter, Leucaena leucocephala, chicken litter, and cow dung on ammonia volatilization and chemical properties of a waterlogged acid soil. Treatments evaluated were: (i) T1, Soil only, (ii) T2, Existing recommended fertilization, (iii) T3, Biochar-forest litter compost, (iv) T4, Biochar-chicken litter compost, (v) T5, Biochar-cow dung compost, (vi) T6, Biochar-Leucaena compost, and (vii) T7, Biochar-Leucaena - chicken litter compost. Standard procedures were used to quantify ammonia volatilization and soil chemical properties. The findings of this present study also revealed that the total amount of ammonia loss from urea over a period of forty-two days depends on the influence of the organic amendments on urea hydrolysis. Emissions of ammonia from T6 and T7 were significantly higher because, the decomposition of Leucaena leucocephala favours urea hydrolysis compared with those of T3, T4, and T5. Therefore, Leucaena leucocephala composts should be carefully co-applied with urea to minimize ammonia loss if the aim of using this type of amendments is to improve N use efficiency and soil and crop productivity.

scholarly journals Phytoremediation of a Polluted Soil by Purple Plant (Tradescantia pallida L.) Under Different Organic Amendments

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nashmeel Khudhur
Keyword(s):  
Metal Content ◽  
Organic Amendment ◽  
Organic Amendments ◽  
Polluted Soil ◽  
Plant Residue ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Commercial Fertilizer ◽  
Polluted Soils ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Tradescantia Pallida

Present investigation was performed to determine the ability of purple plant (Tradescantia pallida L.) for removing heavy metals from a contaminated soil particularly nickel, with the aid of different types of organic amendments. Results of soil heavy metal content after application of different fertilizers were: maximum values (ppm) of V, Cr, Ni, Mn, Cu, Zn, As, Mo, Cd, Pb and Ag were respectively: 275.437, 284.807 (control 1), 265.073, 1071.32, 60.0671 (control 2), 77.8288, 9.5162, 8.5267 (control 1), 5.7943 (control 1), 7.5076 (control 2) and 37.8868 (control 1). Whereas, the minimum values (ppm) of V: 104.644, Cr: 85.7222 (commercial fertilizer), Ni: 164.92, Mn: 711.155 (cow dung), Cu: 15.5141 (cow dung), Zn: 43.3929 (commercial fertilizer), As: 3.7819 (cow dung), Mo: 0.000 (plant residue composite and bird manure), Cd: 0.000 (plant residue composite and bird manure), Pb: 4.1535 (bird manure) and Ag: 2.9181 (plant residue composite). This indicate that the use of organic amendment induce the phytoremediation of polluted soils.

scholarly journals Induction of resistance in tea plants against Sclerotium rolfsii by application of amendments and associated changes in level of phenolic content

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-28
Author(s):  
Indramani Bhagat
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Sclerotium Rolfsii ◽  
Organic Amendments ◽  
Total Phenol ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Neem Cake ◽  
Induction Of Resistance ◽  
Tea Plants ◽  
Rabbit Manure

Application of neem cake,oil cake and organic amendments including cow- dung, rabbit manure and chicken manure on four varieties of tea Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze were evaluated for induction of resistance against Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc. The emphasis was on the involvement of phenolics. It was observed that total phenol levels (total phenol and ortho-dihydroxy phenols) increased in treated inoculated tea root varieties with S. rolfsii than treated uninoculated tea root varieties. Oil cake and rabbit manure induced a rapid and distinct accumulation of phenolics in contrast to neem cake, cow dung and chicken manure.

scholarly journals Comparative effect of Organic Amendments on Heavy Metals Adsorption in Soils and their Chemical properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
O. I. Nwachukwu ◽  
D. M. Olim ◽  
S. M. Afu ◽  
E. A. Akpa ◽  
P. I. Adie
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Organic Amendments ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Comparative Effect ◽  
Standard Procedures ◽  
Edta Solution ◽  
Before And After

Incubation experiment was carried out to evaluate and compare effects of some selected amendments on adsorption of heavy metals in soils and their chemical properties. The experiment was CRD consisting of twelve treatment combinations with three replications. Soil samples were collected from the vicinity of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture and amended with organic amendments at the rate 20 ton/ha and heavy metals at the rate of 60 mg/kg, thoroughly mixed and wetted daily throughout the incubation period of 30 days. 0.05M EDTA solution was used to extract heavy metals. EDTA solution was filtered from soil with Whatman No1 filter paper. The soil was analyzed for chemical properties before and after experiment using standard procedures. Higher amount of heavy metals was extracted from the control soils than the amended soils indicating retention of heavy metals by the amendments. All the amendments were significantly (P<0.05) different in adsorption of copper with poultry manure having significantly (P<0.05) the highest adsorption capacity while the control had the least. Cocoa pod was significantly (P<0.05) higher on adsorption of lead with cow dung and poultry manure not being significantly (P>0.05) different from each other. Cow dung had the highest (P<0.05) on adsorption of zinc. Heavy metals combined with amendments had significant (P<0.05) effect on soil chemical properties. Most chemical properties were significantly (P<0.05) higher in soils treated with both amendments and heavy metals than soils treated with only heavy metals. Poultry manure, cocoa pod and cow dung appeared to have greater potential in removing heavy metals from soils.  

scholarly journals Sandy Soil Improvement Using Organic Materials and Mineral Fertilizer on the Yield and Quality of Jute Plant (Corchorus Olitorius)

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Senjobi B.A ◽  
Akinsete S.J ◽  
Ande O.T ◽  
Ademoye O.A
Keyword(s):  
Sandy Soil ◽  
Organic Materials ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Organic Amendments ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Mineral Fertilizer ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Organic Carbon Content

Sandy soils are generally in need of improvement of their nutrient status. An open field pot experiment was conducted at the Gateway Fertilizer Plant, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria to evaluate the effect of various organic amendments (poultry manure, cow dung), organo-mineral and inorganic fertilizer on physico-chemical properties of sandy soil and the performance of Corchorus grown on it.Four levels of poultry manure (PM), cow dung (CD), Gateway fertilizer (GF) and organo-mineral fertilizer (OMF), at the rate of 0, 10, 20, and 30 tonnes/ha and NPK at 0, 120, 200 and 250 kg were applied. Pre-treated Corchorus seeds were planted and different agronomic data collected at pre-determined days after planting.Results obtained indicated significant differences (p < 0.05) between the treatments and yield components. PM gave the best significant value for the leaf height, leaf length and stem girth. Soil chemical properties (pH, nitrogen, acidity, phosphorus, and organic carbon content) were greatly influenced by the organic amendments as follows: PM at 10 tonnes/ha, CD at 20 tonnes/ha, GF at 20 tonnes/ha, OMF at 30 tonnes/ha and NPK at 200kg/ha.From the result of the experiment, PM at 10 tonnes/ha showed the overall best performance for Corchorus, and the trend for all amendments was: PM 10 tonnes/ha > CD 20 tonnes/ha > GF 20 tonnes/ha > OMF 20 tonnes/ha > NPK 250 kg/ha on the sandy soil. The use of organic materials in improving sandy soil to promote optimum crop growth and yield of Corchorus is recommended. PM at 10 tonnes/ha, CD and GF at 20 tonnes/ha should be recommended as source of improving sandy soil if optimum production of Corchorus is desired.

INFLUENCE OF ORGANIC MANURE AND WOOD ASH ON THE ABUNDANCE OF SOIL MICROORGANISMS, ORGANIC CARBON AND GRAIN YIELD OF SOYBEAN (GLYCINE MAX L. MERRILL) IN ACID SOIL

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-96
Author(s):  
A. A. OLUBODE ◽  
A. SORETIRE ◽  
N. O. ADEYEMI
Keyword(s):  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Soil Amendment ◽  
Soil Microorganisms ◽  
Microbial Population ◽  
Acid Soil ◽  
Wood Ash ◽  
Organic Manure ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Soil Microbial ◽  
Soil Microbial Population

Organic production methods which include the exclusion of chemical approach of soil amendment have been observed to improve plant growth and preserve the soil health and biodiversity of production environment. A study was conducted at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, to examine the influence of organic manure and wood ash on the abundance of soil microorganisms, organic carbon and yield of soybean in acid soil. The study consisted of three rates of wood ash (0, 2.5 and 5.0 t ha-1) and three rates of cow dung (0, 5.0 and 10.0 t ha-1) arranged in completely randomized design, replicated three times. Soybean variety TGX 1485 – ID was sown into 5 kg. The results showed that wood ash application at 5.0 t ha-1 significantly increased the soil pH (6.6), organic carbon (7.48) and soil microbial population (110 × 104 cfu g-1) compared to lower rate of 2.5 t ha-1 and control, which resulted in highest number of pods (7.7) and grain yield (14.2 g per plant) at harvest. Cow dung treatment of 10 t ha-1 significantly had highest soil organic carbon (7.39%) at 8 WAP and soil microbial population (21.1 and 91.4 × 104 cfu g-1) at 4 and 8 WAP respectively. These findings indicate that application of wood ash may be an acceptable alternative liming agent to the inorganic soil amendment and higher soybean productivity.    

scholarly journals Effect of organic amendments on soil salinity and the growth of maize (Zea mays L.)

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-111
Author(s):  
Monowara Khatun ◽  
Md. Asif Rehan Shuvo ◽  
Md. Tareq Bin Salam ◽  
S.M. Hafizur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
Soil Salinity ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Saline Soil ◽  
Organic Amendments ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Growth Parameter ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Control Soil ◽  
Soil P

Soil salinity is a major concern in southwestern part of Bangladesh because almost 30% cultivable lands are currently lying under risk of salinity where 30-50% yields loss is happening. Organic amendments have found to be effective in the amelioration of saline soil by improving soil physical and chemical properties as well as crop selection is another criteria for sustaining viability of crops in saline soil. For ensuring sustainable saline soil management, a comparative pot study was carried out during kharif 1 season in 2015 to observe the effect of organic amendments (solid waste, vermicompost and cow dung) on soil salinity and its influence on the growth of maize. Composite soil was collected at a depth of 0-15 cm from Gozalmari village of Jalma Union in Batiaghata Upazila under Khulna district, Bangladesh that was saline (10.6 dS/m) in nature and the irrigation water sample was collected from beside Kazibacha river (4.28 dS/m) that was also moderately saline. The maize cultivar “Shuvra” was used for cultivation in the study. The experiment comprised of four treatments viz. T0: Control (No organic manure); T1: Solid waste (36g); T2: Vemicompost (72g); T3: Cow dung (33g). Five seeds were sown in each pot. Seeds were treated with Agrosan GN to protect them from seed and soil borne pathogens. Chemical fertilizers were not used in the experiment. Irrigation was done two times before harvesting: at 20 days after sowing (DAS) and at 40 DAS with river water and rain water was irrigated naturally during the season. Findings were that the organic amendments significantly influence the physico-chemical properties of the saline soil. All organic treated soils significantly reduce the soil EC (from 10.6 dS/m to 3.4 dS/m) and pH (from 7.63 to 7.38) compared to control soil (p?0.05). In case of survival parameters (e.g %gemination, rate of survival at 50 DAS) of maize, the treatments were found insignificant (p?0.05). But in terms of growth parameter (plant height and root length), significant differences were found between control and organic amendments treated soil (p?0.05). It may be concluded that organic amendments treated soils showed better results than that of control soil. If proper management can be implemented, this positive results will bring hope to the local poor farmers at least can introduce a new crop in fallow agricultural land during the kharif 1 season.

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