Long Term Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Rice under Rice-Wheat Cropping Sequence

A long term field experiment was started in 1989 on alluvial soil of Inceptisol at Agronomy Research Farm, Khumaltar, Lalitpur to evaluate the effects of organic and inorganic fertilizers on soil properties and yields of rice under ricewheat cropping sequence. Rice yield was monitored from 1998 to 2003. Chianung-242 rice variety was used as a test crop for all of the five years of experimentation. All the treatments manifested significant increase in rice yield over control. Results showed highest significant grain yield of 7.9 tons ha-1 from the sole application of farmyard manure (FYM) @ 10 tons ha-1. The long-term experiment exhibited that the balanced application of chemical fertilizers alone did not sustain soil productivity under continuous cropping system. Application of 100 kg N ha-1 alone produced the yield up to 7.2 tons ha-1 whereas phosphorus and potassium did not affect the yields in most of the years. None of the soil properties, soil pH, organic carbon, total nitrogen, available phosphorus and potassium were affected by application of balanced fertilizers while with the application of 10 tons FYM ha-1, the total nitrogen, available phosphorus and organic carbon contents in the soil were improved as compared to other treatments. The efficiency of fertilizers and manure was influenced by the amount of rainfall received as reflected by the higher grain yield during the higher rainfall years. Key words: rice, alluvial soil, organic manure, inorganic fertilizers, rice-wheat system DOI: 10.3126/njst.v9i0.3156 Nepal Journal of Science and Technology 9 (2008) 7-13

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Integrated Nutrient Management for Rice Yield, Soil Fertility, and Carbon Sequestration

Plants ◽

10.3390/plants11010138 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 138

Author(s):

Tahmina Akter Urmi ◽

Md. Mizanur Rahman ◽

Md. Moshiul Islam ◽

Md. Ariful Islam ◽

Nilufar Akhtar Jahan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Organic Carbon ◽

Soil Fertility ◽

Carbon Stock ◽

Nutrient Management ◽

Rice Yield ◽

Poultry Manure ◽

Total Carbon ◽

Integrated Nutrient Management ◽

Inorganic Fertilizers ◽

Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers

Reliance on inorganic fertilizers with less or no use of organic fertilizers has impaired the productivity of soils worldwide. Therefore, the present study was conducted to quantify the effects of integrated nutrient management on rice yield, nutrient use efficiency, soil fertility, and carbon (C) sequestration in cultivated land. The experiment was designed with seven treatments comprising of a zero input control, recommended inorganic fertilizers (RD), poultry manure (PM) (5 t ha−1) + 50% RD, PM (2.5 t ha−1) + 75% RD, vermicompost (VC) (5 t ha−1) + 50% RD, VC (2.5 t ha−1) + 75% RD, and farmers’ practice (FP) with three replications that were laid out in a randomized complete block design. The highest grain yield (6.16–6.27 t ha−1) was attained when VC and PM were applied at the rate of 2.5 t ha−1 along with 75% RD. Uptake of nutrients and their subsequent use efficiencies appeared higher and satisfactory from the combined application of organic and inorganic fertilizers. The addition of organic fertilizer significantly influenced the organic carbon, total carbon, total nitrogen, ammonium nitrogen, nitrate nitrogen, soil pH, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, calcium, and magnesium contents in post-harvest soil, which indicated enhancement of soil fertility. The maximum value of the organic carbon stock (18.70 t ha−1), total carbon stock (20.81 t ha−1), and organic carbon sequestration (1.75 t ha−1) was observed in poultry manure at the rate of 5 t ha−1 with 50% RD. The soil bulk density decreased slightly more than that of the control, which indicated the improvement of the physical properties of soil using organic manures. Therefore, regular nourishment of soil with organic and inorganic fertilizers might help rejuvenate the soils and ensure agricultural sustainability.

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Long-term influence of organic and inorganic fertilizers on nutrient build-up and their relationship with microbial properties under a rice-wheat cropping sequence in an acid alfisol

Acta Agronomica Hungarica ◽

10.1556/aagr.57.2009.3.5 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 57 (3) ◽

pp. 297-306 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

P. Bedi ◽

Y. Dubey

Keyword(s):

Wheat Straw ◽

Green Manure ◽

Soil Samples ◽

Microbial Count ◽

Inorganic Fertilizers ◽

Microbial Properties ◽

Cropping Sequence ◽

Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers ◽

Nitrogen Phosphorus

The long-term effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on nutrient build-up and their relationship with microbial properties in a rice-wheat cropping sequence were studied in surface (0–15 cm) and subsurface (15–30 cm) soil samples. This experiment has been in progress since 1990 in the Department of Agronomy, CSK, Palampur with twelve treatments involving combinations of organic and inorganic fertilizers. In these treatment combinations, 25 and 50% of the recommended nitrogen levels were supplemented with organic sources, i.e. FYM (farm yard manure), green manure and wheat straw. The buildup of organic matter, and the total and available pools of nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur were determined in surface (0–15 cm) and subsurface (15–30 cm) soil samples. The substitution of 25 and 50% nitrogen through organic fertilizers proved to be better than inorganic fertilizers alone. Amongst the organic sources, the substitution of FYM resulted in higher organic carbon, total and available nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur than green manure or wheat straw. The substitution of 50% nitrogen through organic fertilizer was more effective than the substitution of 25% nitrogen. The relationships between the total and available pools of nutrients and the total microbial count, biomass carbon, microbial respiration, and the dehydrogenase and phosphatase enzymes were studied. The total pool of nutrients showed a high, positive, significant relationship with all these parameters.

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Effects of long term use of organic and inorganic fertilizers on soil fertility and productivity under paddy- sesame cropping system

Bangladesh Journal of Botany ◽

10.3329/bjb.v49i3.49988 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 49 (3) ◽

pp. 585-591

Author(s):

Ashok Kumar Gaddi ◽

MA Basavanneppa ◽

Prabhuling Tevari

Keyword(s):

Soil Fertility ◽

Grain Yield ◽

Cropping System ◽

Soil Test ◽

Inorganic Fertilizers ◽

Fertility Status ◽

Soil Fertility Status ◽

Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers ◽

Equivalent Yield

A field study was conducted to analyze the effect of long term use of organic and inorganic fertilizers on productivity and soil fertility under paddy-sesame cropping system. Application of 100% NPK + secondary and micro-nutrients based on soil test (T7) showed significantly higher mean grain yield of paddy (4735 kg/ha) and sesame (460 kg/ha) and rice equivalent yield (5348 kg/ha) followed by application of 50% NPK + 50% N as Farmyard manure (FYM) + inorganic source of micronutrients as per soil test (T1). Whereas, application of 50% recommended dose of nitrogen (RDN) through FYM + bio-fertilizers for N + Recommended dose of phosphorus (RDP) through rock phosphate + phosphorus solubalizing bacteria (PSB) showed significantly least mean grain yield of paddy (3209 kg/ha) and sesame (314 kg/ha) and rice equivalent yield (3628 kg/ha). Further, among organic treatments (T2 to T6), higher mean grain yield of paddy (3834 kg/ha), sesame (326 kg/ha) and rice equivalent yield (4269 kg/ha) as compared to other treatments was recorded following the application of one third of RDN through FYM + one third of RDN through vermicompost + one third of RDN through neem cake + bio-fertilizers containing N and P carriers (T6). Whereas, higher nutrient status with respect to major and micronutrients and the improved soil fertility status was recorded in organic treatment plots. The application of nutrients through organic sources would improve the soil fertility status under paddy-sesame cropping system.

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Influence of Slope Gradient and Aspect on Soil Organic Carbon Content in the Region of Niš, Serbia

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13158332 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (15) ◽

pp. 8332

Author(s):

Snežana Jakšić ◽

Jordana Ninkov ◽

Stanko Milić ◽

Jovica Vasin ◽

Milorad Živanov ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Spatial Distribution ◽

Organic Carbon ◽

Soil Organic Carbon ◽

Slope Aspect ◽

Available Phosphorus ◽

Organic Carbon Content ◽

Slope Gradient ◽

Phosphorus And Potassium ◽

Uncultivated Land

Topography-induced microclimate differences determine the local spatial variation of soil characteristics as topographic factors may play the most essential role in changing the climatic pattern. The aim of this study was to investigate the spatial distribution of soil organic carbon (SOC) with respect to the slope gradient and aspect, and to quantify their influence on SOC within different land use/cover classes. The study area is the Region of Niš in Serbia, which is characterized by complex topography with large variability in the spatial distribution of SOC. Soil samples at 0–30 cm and 30–60 cm were collected from different slope gradients and aspects in each of the three land use/cover classes. The results showed that the slope aspect significantly influenced the spatial distribution of SOC in the forest and vineyard soils, where N- and NW-facing soils had the highest level of organic carbon in the topsoil. There were no similar patterns in the uncultivated land. No significant differences were found in the subsoil. Organic carbon content was higher in the topsoil, regardless of the slope of the terrain. The mean SOC content in forest land decreased with increasing slope, but the difference was not statistically significant. In vineyards and uncultivated land, the SOC content was not predominantly determined by the slope gradient. No significant variations across slope gradients were found for all observed soil properties, except for available phosphorus and potassium. A positive correlation was observed between SOC and total nitrogen, clay, silt, and available phosphorus and potassium, while a negative correlation with coarse sand was detected. The slope aspect in relation to different land use/cover classes could provide an important reference for land management strategies in light of sustainable development.

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Residual effects of superficial liming on tropical soil under no-tillage system

Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira ◽

10.1590/s0100-204x2016000900063 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 51 (9) ◽

pp. 1633-1642 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Claudio Hideo Martins da Costa ◽

Carlos Alexandre Costa Crusciol ◽

Jayme Ferrari Neto ◽

Gustavo Spadotti Amaral Castro

Keyword(s):

Grain Yield ◽

Dry Matter ◽

Block Design ◽

Residual Effects ◽

Available Phosphorus ◽

Long Term Effects ◽

Matter Production ◽

Randomized Complete Block Design ◽

Tillage System

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the long-term effects of the surface application of lime on soil fertility and on the mineral nutrition and grain yield of soybean, and of black oat and sorghum in crop succession. The experiment was carried out on a clayey Oxisol, in a randomized complete block design, with four replicates. Treatments consisted of lime the rates of 0, 1,000, 2,000, and 4,000 kg ha-1, applied in October 2002 and November 2004. Soil samples were collected at five soil layers, down to 0.60-m depth. Surface liming was effective in reducing soil acidity and increasing Ca2+ and Mg2+ contents in the subsurface. Moreover, it increased available phosphorus contents and soil organic matter in the long term (48 to 60 months after the last lime application). Surface liming improved plant nutrition, mainly for N, Ca, and Mg, and increased dry matter production and grain yield of the crops, even in years with regular distribution of rainfall. The greatest productivities of soybean, black oat, and sorghum were obtained with the respective estimated lime doses of 4,000, 2,333, and 3,281 kg ha-1, for shoot dry matter, and of 2,550, 3,555, and over 4,000 kg ha-1, for grain yield.

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Improvement of Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) Soil Properties by Growing Different Green Crops

The Agriculturists ◽

10.3329/agric.v12i2.21729 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 34-38 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ashim Kumar Saha ◽

Apu Biswas ◽

Abdul Qayyum Khan ◽

Md. Mohashin Farazi ◽

Md. Habibur Rahman

Keyword(s):

Organic Carbon ◽

Soil Properties ◽

Total Nitrogen ◽

Soil Ph ◽

Nutritional Value ◽

Soil Health ◽

Critical Value ◽

Available Phosphorus ◽

Organic Carbon Content

Long-term tea cultivation has led to degradation of the soil. Old tea soils require rehabilitation for restoring soil health. Soil rehabilitation by growing different green crops can break the chain of monoculture of tea. An experiment was conducted at The Bangladesh Tea Research Institute (BTRI) Farm during 2008-2011 to find out the efficiency of different green crops on the improvement of soil properties. Four green crops such as Guatemala, Citronella, Mimosa and Calopogonium were grown to develop the nutritional value of the degraded tea soil. Soil samples were collected and analyzed before and at the end of experiment. Soil pH was increased in all four green crops treated plots with the highest increase in Citronella treated plots (from 4.1 to 4.5). Highest content of organic carbon (1.19%) and total nitrogen (0.119%) were found in Mimosa and Calopogonium treated plots, respectively. Concentration of available phosphorus, calcium and magnesium in all green crops treated plots were above the critical values, while available potassium content was above the critical value in Guatemala, Citronella and Mimosa treated plots. Changes in soil pH and available potassium were significant, while changes in organic carbon content, total nitrogen and available calcium were insignificant. Changes in available phosphorus and magnesium were significant. The Agriculturists 2014; 12(2) 34-38

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Effect of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on the Quantitative and Qualitative Parameters of Rice (Oriza sativa L.)

Current Agriculture Research Journal ◽

10.12944/carj.6.2.05 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 166-174

Author(s):

P. Sharada ◽

P. Sujathamma

Keyword(s):

Grain Yield ◽

Optimal Growth ◽

Rice Production ◽

Inorganic Fertilizer ◽

Organic Fertilizers ◽

Physical Parameters ◽

Inorganic Fertilizers ◽

Essential Nutrients ◽

Straw Yield ◽

Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers

Rice is the most important staple cereals in human nutrition and consumed by 75% of the global population. Rice plant needs supply of essential nutrients for its optimal growth. Rice production has been increased tremendously in India after green revolution combined with insensitive irrigation and use of inorganic fertilizers and pesticides. However, the effect of using inorganic fertilizers has resulted in contamination of ground water and decreased the productivity of soil, which in turn affects the rice production in long term. Use of organic manure may help to regain the soil health but they are insufficient to provide the essential nutrients to achieve optimal growth. So, use of organic manures combine with inorganic fertilizers are followed to obtain optimum yields. This study aimed to test the effect of the different organic fertilizer and combinations of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the qualitative and quantitative parameters of two cultivars of rice as DRR Dhan 39 and RP.BIO.226. The experiment was conducted on the farm located at Fasalwadi village, Sangareddy district, Telangana during kharif season in randomized complete block design with three replications. The treatment included two controls and 10 combinations of four organic fertilizers as farmyard manure, vermicompost, Panchagavya, Jeevamrutha and inorganic fertilizers as combination of 60:75:75 levels of N, P and K. Grain and straw samples were collected and physical parameters were measured at harvest stage. The results indicated that the variety DRR Dhan 39 gave the statistically significant (P<0.0001) higher grain yield of 8713 kg/ha and straw yield of 9483kg/ha with 50% organic fertilizers of Vermicompost, Jeevamrutha 5% and Panchagavya 3% and 50% inorganic fertilizer of NPK. On the other hand, the variety of RP.BIO.226 gave the highest grain yield of 6390 kg/ha with Vermicompost, Jeevamrutha 5% and Panchagvya 3% (8 t/ha, foliar spray and 500 litres/ha) and highest straw yield of 7430 kg/ha with T10 treatment (50% organic fertilizers of Vermicompost, Jeevamrutha 5% and Panchagavya 3% and 50% inorganic fertilizer of NPK). Both varieties of rice poorly responded to inorganic fertilizers with lower grain and straw yield. Statistically significant differences were observed in both varieties of grain crude protein (CP%), straw acid detergent fiber (ADF%), crude fiber (CF%) and acid detergent lignin (ADL%) with different fertilizers

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Improvement yield and nitrogen uptake of wheat through application of organic and inorganic fertilizers

Progressive Agriculture ◽

10.3329/pa.v27i2.29324 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 149-153

Author(s):

MR Islam ◽

S Siraj ◽

A Huda ◽

MLN Begum ◽

S Bilkis

Keyword(s):

Grain Yield ◽

Block Design ◽

N Uptake ◽

Superior Performance ◽

Inorganic Fertilizers ◽

Floodplain Soil ◽

Yield Attributes ◽

Science Field ◽

Straw Yield ◽

Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers

An experiment was conducted at the Soil Science Field Laboratory of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during winter (Rabi) season of 2013-14 to evaluate the effect of integrated use of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth, yield and nitrogen (N) uptake of wheat. There were six treatments such as T0 (control), T1 [STB-CF (HYG)], T2 [STB-CF (HYG) + CD (5 t/ha)], T3 [STB-CF (HYG) +PM (3 t/ha)], T4 [STB-CF (HYG) COM (5 t/ha)] and T5 [FP (Farmers practice)]. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design with four replications. Soil test based nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, zinc and boron were used @ 100, 20, 60, 10, 3 and 2 kg ha-1, respectively. The integrated use of organic and inorganic fertilizers significantly increased the yield attributes as well as grain and straw yields of wheat. The treatment T3 [STB-CF (HYG) + PM (3 tha-1)] produced the highest grain yield of 3554 kg ha-1 (69.67% increase over control) and straw yield of 3635 kg ha-1 (62.83% increase over control). The lowest grain yield (2094 kg ha-1) and straw yield (2232 kg ha-1) were found in control treatment. The N content and uptake by wheat were also markedly influenced by combined use of organic and inorganic fertilizers and the treatment T3 demonstrated superior performance to other treatments. So, the applications of fertilizers in combination with poultry manure @ 3 t ha-1 can be used for the successful cultivation of wheat in Old Brahmaputra Floodplain soil. Progressive Agriculture 27 (2): 149-153, 2016

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