Amelioration of soil acidity by the application of maize straw ash in mixed soil

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-219
Author(s):  
Md Bayazid Hossain ◽  
Md Harunor Rashid Khan ◽  
Sayma Khanom ◽  
Shahid Akhtar Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Acid Soil ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Yield Response ◽  
Nutrient Contents ◽  
Basella Alba ◽  
Maize Straw ◽  
Straw Ash

A pot experiment was conducted in the net house to evaluate the growth and yield response of two vegetables as influenced by the application of maize straw ash in mixed soil. The vegetables were White Malabar Spinach (Basella alba L.) and Red Malabar Spinach (Basella rubra L.). The mixing of acid soil with calcareous soil was done at 3:1 ratio. Maize straw ash was applied at different rates such as T2 (1 ton/ha), T3 (2 ton/ha) and T4 (3 ton/ha). The control as T1 received no amendment. Plant height, base diameter and fresh weight of the Spinach were significantly (p ≤ 0.05) increased from the control treatment. All the studied growth parameters attained significant improvement for the T3 (2 ton/ha) among all treatments in both the varieties of Malabar. Nutrient contents (N, P, K, S, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu) of Red Malabar Spinach increased significantly for ash treatments and the highest increment of the N, P, S, Na, Ca, Mg and Zn were obtained by the T3 treatment. For White Malabar Spinach, all the nutrients were increased significantly for T3 compared to the control, except for the N (insignificant increase) and Ca (decrease). The application of maize straw ash at the rate of 2 ton/ha (T3) increased plant growth, yield and nutrient contents in both the varieties of Malabar which might be attributed that, the maize straw ash can be considered as an amendment for the improvement of crop growth that may also have lasting effect on soil quality as well as economic and eco-friendly. Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 30(2): 207-219, 2021 (July)

scholarly journals Effects of Nitrogen Phosphorus Potassium and Sulphur on Growth Yield and Nutrient Content of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa)

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
CA Afroz ◽  
MAH Shimul ◽  
M Ikrum ◽  
MA Siddiky ◽  
MA Razzaque
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Maximum Growth ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Nutrient Contents

The experiment was conducted at Horticulture Research Centre, Gazipur, Bangladesh, to study the effects of N, P, K, and S on growth, yield and nutrient content of strawberry following Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) method. There were 4 levels of different nutrients and there was a positive impact of each fertilizer combinations on yield, yield parameters and nutrient contents of BARI Strawberry except control treatment. The highest values of plant height (25.60 cm); number of leaves (21.66), flowers (125.33), fruits (12.35),destroyed fruits (11), fruit weight (215.10 g) plant-1 and fruit length (4.16 cm), fruit diameter (3.41cm), individual fruit weight (17.85 g) and fruit yield (11.50 t ha-1) were found in treatment of 115,40,110 and 25 kg ha-1NPKS, respectively. Among the fertilizers, the single effect of N (115 kg ha-1), P (40 kg ha-1), K (110 kg ha-1) and S (25 kg ha-1) gave maximum growth and yield of strawberry. The highest concentration of N, P, K and S were found in shoot and fruit of strawberry when N, P, K and S fertilizers were used 140,60,135 and 35 kg ha-1, respectively.J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 9(1): 99-108 2016

scholarly journals Nitrogen Fertilization on Growth and Yield Response of Oat (Avena Sativa L.)

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-43
Author(s):  
MM Islam ◽  
AA Mamun ◽  
SK Ghosh ◽  
D Mondal
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Plant Density ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Yield Response ◽  
N Application ◽  
Straw Yield ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
N Rates

Nitrogen is one of the main inputs of oat cultivation and its efficient management is a basic for harvesting the maximum potentiality of the crop. An investigation was conducted at field laboratory of Agrotechnology Discipline, Khulna University, Bangladesh to find out the effect of nitrogen fertilizer on growth, yield and yield contributing characters of oat during 2017-2018. The experiment was designed in randomized complete block with seven N rates (0, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90 and 105 kg ha-1) in triplicate run. Application of N nitrogen significantly increased the growth and yield of oat. The results showed that 105 kg ha-1 N was supreme in all growth parameters and straw yield but 90 kg ha-1 N was better for main yield parameters and grain yield. The maximum plant height (101.27 cm), leaf number (11.90), tillers plant-1 (9.93), plant density (41.33 m-2) and straw yield (4.70 tha-1) were recorded with  105 kg ha-1 N application, whereas the highest grain yield (1.76 t ha-1) was found with 90 kg ha-1 N. From the results of the present research, it may be concluded that application of 90 kg N ha-1 could be used for oat production in soils of AEZ 13, Bangladesh. Bangladesh Agron. J. 2020, 23(2): 35-43

scholarly journals Growth, yield components, and yield response of food barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) to the application of sulfur nutrient under balanced fertilization at North Central Highland of Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shawl Assefa ◽  
Beza Shewangizaw ◽  
Kenzemed Kassie Yassin ◽  
Lisanu Getaneh
Keyword(s):  
Yield Components ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Yield Response ◽  
Marginal Rate ◽  
Straw Yield ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Central Highland ◽  
S Application

AbstractDeficiency of sulfur (S) is increasingly being reported in the soils of Ethiopia. While some studies have shown significant response of barley to S application, information on the response of barley to S application is conspicuously lacking. The average yield of barley in Ethiopia is lower compared to the world and potential yield. It is mostly constrained by the depletion of soil fertility, caused by imbalanced fertilization, limited application of organic manure, intensive cropping. A field experiment was conducted at two locations for three consecutive years (2014–2016) to determine the effect of S on growth, yield components, and yield of food barley. An experiment consisting of six levels S (0, 10, 20,30,40, and 50 kg ha−1) laid out in RCB design with three replications. The study results revealed that growth and yield components of barley were not affected by various levels of S. In the case of barley grain and straw yield was significantly affected by S levels compared to control treatment. Application of S at 20 kg ha−1 increased grain and straw yield of food barley by 16.8 and 20.2% compared to control, respectively. Application of 20 kg S ha−1 produced the highest marginal rate of return (MMR) (3493.2%). The present result revealed that barley yield has been improved by the application of S fertilizer. Therefore, the application of 20 kg S ha−1 is initiate to be the further most economically feasible treatment for food barley production in the Basona woreba district.

scholarly journals Calcium-Enriched Animal Manure Alleviates the Adverse Effects of Salt Stress on Growth, Physiology and Nutrients Homeostasis of Zea mays L.

Plants ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bushra Niamat ◽  
Muhammad Naveed ◽  
Zulfiqar Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Yaseen ◽  
Allah Ditta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Soil Salinity ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Alkaline Soil ◽  
Sodic Soil ◽  
Growth Physiology

Soil salinity and sodicity are among the main problems for optimum crop production in areas where rainfall is not enough for leaching of salts out of the rooting zone. Application of organic and Ca-based amendments have the potential to increase crop yield and productivity under saline–alkaline soil environments. Based on this hypothesis, the present study was conducted to evaluate the potential of compost, Ca-based fertilizer industry waste (Ca-FW), and Ca-fortified compost (Ca-FC) to increase growth and yield of maize under saline–sodic soil conditions. Saline–sodic soil conditions with electrical conductivity (EC) levels (1.6, 5, and 10 dS m−1) and sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) = 15, were developed by spiking soil with a solution containing NaCl, Na2SO4, MgSO4, and CaCl2. Results showed that soil salinity and sodicity significantly reduced plant growth, yield, physiological, and nutrient uptake parameters. However, the application of Ca-FC caused a remarkable increase in the studied parameters of maize at EC levels of 1.6, 5, and 10 dS m−1 as compared to the control. In addition, Ca-FC caused the maximum decrease in Na+/K+ ratio in shoot up to 85.1%, 71.79%, and 70.37% at EC levels of 1.6, 5, and 10 dS m−1, respectively as compared to the control treatment. Moreover, nutrient uptake (NPK) was also significantly increased with the application of Ca-FC under normal as well as saline–sodic soil conditions. It is thus inferred that the application of Ca-FC could be an effective amendment to enhance growth, yield, physiology, and nutrient uptake in maize under saline–sodic soil conditions constituting the novelty of this work.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF FOLIAR APPLICATION OF VERMIWASH ON GROWTH AND QUALITY OF BRINJAL

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-34
Author(s):  
M. Yasmin ◽  
M.S. Rahman ◽  
M.A. Rahman ◽  
F.S. Shikha ◽  
M.K. Alam
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Foliar Spray ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Water Control

The experiment was conducted at Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Jamalpur, Bangladesh during the period of 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 to investigate the effect of vermiwash on growth, yield and quality of brinjal and to find out suitable foliar dose of vermiwash for optimizing the yield of brinjal. There were five treatments comprising T1= Chemical fertilizer (CF) + foliar spray of distilled water (control), T2 = CF + foliar spray of 10% vermiwash, T3 = CF + foliar spray of 20% vermiwash, T4 = CF + foliar spray of 30% vermiwash and T5= CF + foliar spray of 40% vermiwash. Results revealed that, vermiwash treated brinjal plants showed better growth and yield parameters than the control plants. The highest average brinjal fruit yield (29.99 t ha-1) was found in T3 treatment i.e., foliar spray of 20% concentration of vermiwash and the lowest (26.35 t ha-1) came from control. On the other hand, nutritional quality (moisture content, TSS, β carotene and nutrient content) were seen to be higher in vermiwash treated treatment compared to control treatment. The study suggests that, 20% concentration of vermiwash could be used as effective foliar spray for eco-friendly and higher yield of brinjal.

scholarly journals Effect of irrigation salinity on the growth and yield of two Aus rice cultivars of Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahmina Khanam ◽  
Nahid Akhtar ◽  
MA Halim ◽  
Feroza Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Salt Stress ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Tiller Number ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Yield Response ◽  
Rice Cultivars ◽  
Growth Reduction ◽  
Water Control ◽  
Yield Parameters ◽  
Pot Culture

The experiment was conducted to clarify the growth and yield response of two rice cultivars, BR55 and BR43 under salt stress. Six different concentrations of NaCl viz 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 and 300 mM and distilled water (control) were applied on the rice cultivars which were grown under pot culture condition. Growth parameters like plant height, tiller number, leaf number and leaf area were negatively affected by salinity in both cultivars. Salt stress caused a significant reduction in yield in both cultivars of rice. Growth reduction was higher in BR43 than in BR55.The reduction in yield and yield parameters were found to be lower in BR55 than those in BR43. The results obtained in the present study suggest that BR55 showed higher salt tolerance than in BR43. Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci. 7(2): 1-12, 2018 (December)

scholarly journals Influence of soil conservation techniques on growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) in Terai region of West Bengal

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
B De ◽  
S Bandyopadhyay
Keyword(s):  
West Bengal ◽  
Conservation Tillage ◽  
Acid Soil ◽  
Soil Health ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Conventional Tillage ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Stover Yield ◽  
Health Related

The climate of the terai region of West Bengal, India in general, is subtropical par humid to tropical with light textured acid soil with the problems like low moisture retention, low water use efficiency, leaching of bases, soil erosion, limited availability of multiple plant nutrients and restricted activity of beneficial soil micro-organisms. To combat these soil health related problems and to improve the overall productivity of North Bengal, a comparison between the conventional and conservation tillage was taken up and the immediate results were measured in terms of growth, yield attributes and yield. In the first two years of experimentation, though different growth attributes, grain yield, stover yield, and different yield attributing characters such as kernel rows cob-1, number of kernels row-1, 100 seed weight (g), number of seeds cob-1, girth of cob, length of cob and number of effective cob plant-1 were higher in conventional tillage as compared to conservation tillage but in terms of soil heath characteristics, conservation tillage had a meaningful remark from the initial years towards the future food security. Mulching @ 4 t ha-1 was found to have performed better than unmulched treatments. Application of 75% recommended dose of fertilizer + Vermicompost @ 10 t ha-1 resulted in better growth and yield attributes which directly influenced to have higher grain and stover yield. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/sja.v11i1.18390 SAARC J. Agri., 11(1): 133-147 (2013)

scholarly journals Leaf litter amendment in forest soil and their effect on the yield quality of red amaranth

1970 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
UK Sarkar ◽  
BJ Saha ◽  
C Goswami ◽  
MAH Chowdhury
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Litter ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Forest Tree ◽  
Chemical Fertilizer ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Nutrient Contents ◽  
Sal Forest ◽  
Yield Quality ◽  
Surrounding Areas ◽  
Tree Leaf

A pot experiment was conducted at the open net house of the Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, during the period from March to June 2007 using soil collected from the surrounding areas of Gazni sal forest of Jhenaigati upazilla under Sherpur district to study the effect of different forest tree leaf litters on growth, yield, nutrient contents of red amaranth cv. Altapety. Plant height, number of leaves plant-1, dry weight plant-1 and moisture content (%) were significantly influenced by the addition of different forest tree leaf litters and highest values were obtained from the chemical fertilizer treatment which was identical with teak leaf litter in most of the parameters. The lowest values of most of the parameters were obtained from control treatment. Nutrient contents of red amaranth were significantly influenced by the addition of different leaf litters except Mg. The highest and lowest values of most of the nutrient contents and their uptake were recorded from chemical fertilizer and control treatment, respectively. It was also observed that addition of different leaf litters substantially decreased soil acidity and significantly increased the organic matter, total N, available P, exchangeable K, available Ca, Mg contents in the post harvest soil. The performance of these leaf litters with respect to growth, yield, nutrient contents and their uptake by red amaranth and the soil fertility was in the order teak >eucalyptus>acacia>sal. Overall results suggested that leaf litters can be used as an alternative of chemical fertilizer in the surrounding areas of Gazni sal forest for profitable production of leafy vegetables like red amaranth. Keywords: Leaf litter; Red amaranth; Forest soil; Yield quality DOI: 10.3329/jbau.v8i2.7929 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 8(2): 221-226, 2010

scholarly journals Replacement of Chemical Fertilizer by Beverage Sludge to Reduce Environmental Pollution

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Abul Hasanath ◽  
Ganesh Chandra Saha ◽  
Md. Siddique Alam ◽  
Md. Nashir Uddin
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Pollution ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Maximum Growth ◽  
Organic Content ◽  
Chemical Fertilizer ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Wastewater Generation

Abstract Wastewater generation from beverage industries is on the rise as the demand and consumption surge worldwide. The typical ingredients of beverages are carbonated water, saccharides, sweetener, fruit pulp, flavoring agent, color, preservatives, and salts. Only 20% concentration of the mixture goes to the bottle and the remaining becomes wastewater. However, nutrients and organics remain in wastewater and are left in sludge after going through ETP. The presence of these nutrients makes the beverage sludge useful for the cultivation that can not only decrease the application of chemical fertilizers but also combat the environmental pollution. Indian spinach and Okra have been cultivated in six different mixtures containing beverage sludge and soil to study their effects on growth, yield, food value and nutrient. Soil nutrients, organic content, EC, and pH have been analyzed to assess the suitability of sludge for cultivation. The control treatment was designed by 100% soil and gradually 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100% soil were replaced by beverage sludge in other treatments. The maximum growth of Indian Spinach and Okra was observed 120% and 125% higher at 38 days after sowing on the treatment of 80% sludge and 20% soil compared to the control treatment. Similarly, the maximum yield of Indian spinach and Okra was computed to be nine and two times higher than the control on the same treatment. Food values (ascorbic acid, β- carotene, and protein) and nutrients (Fe, Ca, Mg, K, P and Zn) were found to increase with the increasing amount of beverage sludge while those satisfy the standards of USDA. Without using any kind of fertilizer in low grade soil, the beverage sludge has shown the potentiality in both growth and yield. It turns out that beverage sludge can be used as a substitute for chemical fertilizer with an optimum amount of 80%.

scholarly journals Influence of Different Organic Manures on Growth, Yield Components and Productivity of Cotton

2020 ◽  
Vol 107 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Subramanian E ◽  
◽  
Sathishkumar A ◽  
Rajesh P ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Recommended Dose ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Organic Manures ◽  
Net Returns

The present study aimed to the effect of different organic manures on the growth and yield attributes of cotton by conducting field experiments during rice fallow season of 2013-14 and 2014-15 at the Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Aduthurai.. The cotton growth parameters such as plant height, leaf area index, dry matter production and monopodial branches plant-1 were significantly influenced by the application of 100% recommended dose of fertilizer through vermicompost (on equal N basis). Also application of recommended dose of fertilizer through vermicompost (on equal N basis) recorded significantly higher yield attributes viz., sympodial branches plant-1, number of bolls plant-1, boll weight and seed cotton yield (17.4 and 18.6 q ha-1 during both the years, respectively). Economic analysis also indicated that Insitu vermicomposting produced higher net returns with higher B:C ratio.

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