scholarly journals The response of sweet corn to biochar and chemical fertilizer applications for a sandy soil

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 297-304
Author(s):  
Nattaporn Prakongkep ◽  
◽  
Robert John Gilkes ◽  
Worachart Wisawapipat ◽  
Parapond Leksungnoen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Sandy Soil ◽  
Sweet Corn ◽  
Sandy Soils ◽  
Chemical Fertilizer ◽  
Fertilizer Recommendation ◽  
Eucalyptus Wood ◽  
Rice Husk Biochar

Sandy soils have limited agricultural production. Farmers try to overcome sandy soil constraints by using various soil amendments. This study aims to evaluate the combined effects of biochar and chemical fertilizer on plant growth and nutrient uptake for sweet corn grown on a sandy soil in a glasshouse experiment. The pot experiment was conducted in a glasshouse at the Land Development Department, Bangkok using a super agro sweet corn variety (Market’s variety) (open pollinated variety) (Zea mays L.) on an Ustic Quartzipsamment at field capacity. The Complete Block Design with 2 replications and 16 treatments included 2 controls, 14 different biochar treatments (eucalyptus wood and rice husk biochars) with and without chemical (N, P and K) fertilizers applied at 1 and 2 times the fertilizer recommendation. The results showed that treatment 16 (rice husk biochar 40 ton ha-1 with chemical fertilizer at 2 times fertilizer recommendation: R40F2) was the best treatment which significantly (p<0.05) increased sweet corn growth and nutrient uptake. Clearly, biochar can increase nutrient uptake and plant yield to the benefit of farmers however biochar does not have sufficient plant nutrient contents to support maximum plant growth. Applying biochar together with chemical fertilizers is the best solution for sandy soils. Keywords: Sweet corn, rice husk biochar, eucalyptus wood biochar, chemical fertilizer, sandy soil.

scholarly journals The Effects of Rice Husk Biochar Rate on Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Growth of Soursop (Annona muricata L.) Seedlings

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1817
Author(s):  
Nur Saidahtul Nadiah Harun ◽  
Noraini Md. Jaafar ◽  
Siti Zaharah Sakimin
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Annona Muricata ◽  
Rice Husk Biochar

Soursop (Annona muricata L.) is increasingly planted in Malaysia for its agronomical importance as a multipurpose plant with medicinal and health benefits. However, there is limited information on soursop cultivation in Malaysia. Soursop can be inoculated with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) as a sustainable approach for successful seedlings growth before transplanting to field. As a beneficial symbiotic soil microorganism, AMF has been known as biofertilizer which can improve soil conditions and plant growth. Following the need to understand the soil management using soil beneficial microorganisms for soursop cultivation, this experiment aimed to determine the effects of AMF and biochar on the growth of soursop seedlings. The polybag experiment was conducted under glasshouse conditions at Farm 15, Faculty of Agriculture, UPM Serdang, Selangor. The study was arranged in Randomised Complete Block Design (RCBD) with eight treatments comprising different rates of rice husk biochar (RHB), with and without AMF and four replications. The treatments were; T1 (Control), T2 (AMF only), T3 (−AMF with 10 t/ha RHB), T4 (+AMF with 10 t/ha RHB), T5 (−AMF with 15 t/ha RHB), T6 (+AMF with 15 t/ha RHB), T7 (−AMF with 20 t/ha RHB) and T8 (+AMF with 20 t/ha RHB). Plant growth measurement were determined upon harvesting after four months of planting. Shoot and root biomass, leaf area meter, root surface area and root length were found significantly highest in soursop seedlings grown in soils amended with 10 t/ha RHB with or without AMF as compared to control. It was concluded that RHB, either individually or when in combination with AMF, had significantly improved the growth performance of soursop seedlings at nursery stage. Therefore, earliest inoculation of soursop seedlings with AMF at nursery stage could ensure successful mycorrhizal establishment and growth performance of soursop seedlings before transplanted under field condition.

scholarly journals Combined Application of Rice Husk Biochar and Lime Increases Phosphorus Availability and Maize Yield in an Acidic Soil

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 793
Author(s):  
Mehnaz Mosharrof ◽  
Md. Kamal Uddin ◽  
Muhammad Firdaus Sulaiman ◽  
Shamim Mia ◽  
Shordar M. Shamsuzzaman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Soil Properties ◽  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Biomass Production ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Soil Ph ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Combined Application ◽  
Rice Husk Biochar ◽  
Changes In Soil Properties

Biochar, a pyrogenic carbon, has been receiving incremental attention for potential contribution to soil health, agricultural productivity enhancement while mitigating climate change by sequestering carbon and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, it is not well-known to us how far rice husk biochar (RHB) application rates could increase phosphorus (P) bioavailability and plant performance when co-applied with P and lime. Here, we present data of a pot experiment consisting of eleven treatments to evaluate RHB, lime, and phosphorus effect on soil phosphorus availability, CO2 emission, nutrient uptake, and yield performance of maize. Co-application of RHB (10 and 15 t ha−1) and lime (100% and 75%) was made with different rates of P (100%, 75%, and 50%). Our result revealed that, at harvest, the combined application of RHB, lime, and phosphorus fertilizer significantly increased soil pH, P availability and decreased Al and Fe toxicity relative to the control while increasing maize yield. The maximum soil pH increased by 36.75%, the highest available P increased by 158.75%, whilst, the exchangeable Al content reduced by 96.84% compared to the control treatment. However, the difference in biomass production and yield among different lime, RHB, and P were minimal, with the largest grain yield (15.50 t ha−1) was recorded in the T6 treatments (75% lime + 10 t ha−1 RHB + 100% Triple superphosphate). The increment in biomass and grain yield could have occurred due to lime and RHB mediated changes in soil properties, including enhancement of soil pH, availability of P, and other nutrients. This increased availability then increased nutrient uptake and biomass production. Our results suggest that the combined application of lime and RHB could bring favorable changes in soil properties while sacrificing some carbon from soils.

scholarly journals Morfologi Akar Tanaman Jagung (Zea mays L.), Serapan Hara N, P, dan K Akibat Pemberian Beberapa Jenis Biochar pada Tanah Bekas Galian Tambang

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-100
Author(s):  
Darusman Darusman ◽  
Syakur Syakur* ◽  
Zaitun Zaitun ◽  
Yadi Jufri ◽  
Manfarizah Manfarizah
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Root Morphology ◽  
Soil Amendment ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Environmental Pollutants ◽  
Specific Root Length ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Rice Husk Biochar

Bamboo chips, palm shells, and rice husks waste are environmental pollutants, but have the potential to be processed by pyrolysis to become biochar. Biochar is organic products rich in carbon, high in micro pores and very suitable for amending degraded (damaged) lands.  Quality of biohar to be used as a soil amendment is highly dependent on is the raw material (feedstocks) to make biochar itself. The research objective was to find out the most suitable type of biochar to be used as a soil amendment for ex-mining land, so that the growth and production of plants can be optimum. The research has been carried out in the experimental station of the Syiah Kuala University Banda Aceh from August to December 2019 using soil from ex-excavated coal mines of PT. Mifa in West Aceh, Aceh Province.  The plant parameters studied were morphological parameters of plant roots (length, weight, specific root length and ratio of roots to plant shoot), nutrient uptake of N, P, and K planted on ex-mine excavated soil. The study was designed using a non-factorial randomized block design consisting of two observation treatment factors, namely the type of biochar treatment (bamboo, palm shell, rice husk) and the dose of biochar (0, 10, 20 ton ha-1), and repeated 3 times. The observations that were observed included the components of root morphology and nutrient uptake of N, P and K plants. Biochar characteristics were analyzed using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Chemical-physical analyses of soil and plants were based on  the procedure issued by the Soil Research Institute, Bogor. The effect among treatments was carried out by a variance analyses test (ANOVA) and if there was an effect, the honestly difference test (Tuckey-HSD) was continued at the level of 0.05. The results showed that the type of biochar had a significant effect on root morphology and nutrient uptake of N, P and K plants. Application biochar of rice husk with the amount of 20 tons ha-1 showed the best treatment for all the parameters studied, this is because nitrogen content in rice husk biochar contribute to growing corn crop. This study also found that bamboo biochar and palm  shells gave a negative response when the amount of administration was increased to 20 tonnes ha-1 except for rice husk biochar.

Effects of recycled bentonite addition on soil properties, plant growth and nutrient uptake in a tropical sandy soil

2004 ◽  
Vol 267 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 155-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Croker ◽  
R. Poss ◽  
C. Hartmann ◽  
S. Bhuthorndharaj
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Soil Properties ◽  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Sandy Soil

scholarly journals Influence of rice-husk biochar and Bacillus pumilus strain TUAT-1 on yield, biomass production, and nutrient uptake in two forage rice genotypes

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. e0220236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khin Thuzar Win ◽  
Keiki Okazaki ◽  
Taiichiro Ookawa ◽  
Tadashi Yokoyama ◽  
Yoshinari Ohwaki
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Biomass Production ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Bacillus Pumilus ◽  
Rice Genotypes ◽  
Forage Rice ◽  
Rice Husk Biochar

Effect of rice-husk biochar on selected soil properties in tropical Alfisols

Soil Research ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 302 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. N. Vidana Gamage ◽  
R. B. Mapa ◽  
R. S. Dharmakeerthi ◽  
A. Biswas
Keyword(s):  
Soil Properties ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Sandy Soil ◽  
Water Retention ◽  
Sandy Loam ◽  
Field Capacity ◽  
Soil Aggregation ◽  
Sandy Loam Soil ◽  
Loam Soil ◽  
Rice Husk Biochar

Despite the large number of studies on biochar and soil properties, few studies have investigated the effects of biochar in contrasting soils. A study was conducted including four rice-husk biochar rates (0%, 0.1%, 0.5% and 1%) to understand the effects on selected soil properties of two Alfisols (sand and sandy loam) in Sri Lanka. Significant changes in soil properties including increases in pH, cation exchange capacity (CEC), organic carbon, water retention at field capacity and saturated hydraulic conductivity, and reduction in bulk density, were observed at higher rates of biochar (0.5% and 1%). Mean-weight-diameter increased only at 1% biochar application rate in sandy soil, whereas it significantly increased across all the rates in sandy loam soil over the control. Electrical conductivity showed no significant increase in either soil, indicating no threat of salinity. Biochar showed a potential for ameliorating acidity, especially in slightly acidic sandy soil. Soil aggregation and water flow improved markedly in sandy loam soil over sandy soil. Further, CEC and water retention of sandy soil had pronounced effects compared with sandy loam soil. Our study highlights the importance of soil type in determining the value of rice-husk biochar as a soil amendment to improve soil aggregation, water retention and flow and CEC.

scholarly journals Utilization of Tithonia diversifolia and sugarcane leaves to improve soil properties and plant growth on a sandy soil of Malang, East Java

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 3227-3236
Author(s):  
Yulfita Farni ◽  
Retno Suntari ◽  
Sugeng Prijono
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Sandy Soil ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Tithonia Diversifolia ◽  
Maize Growth ◽  
Nutrients Uptake ◽  
Maize Plants ◽  
And Control

A study on the addition of organic matter of different qualities was carried out to improve plant growth on a degraded sandy soil of Bambang Village, Wajak Malang, East Java. Two potential sources of organic matter in Bambang Village are Tithonia diversifolia and sugarcane leaves. This study aimed at elucidating the changes in some chemical properties of a degraded sandy soil of Malang, East Java, and nutrient uptake and growth of maize plants by applying mixtures of Tithonia diversifolia and sugarcane leaves of different quality. Treatments tested in this study were mixtures of Tithonia diversifolia leaves and sugarcane leaves at various proportions (%w/w), i.e. 100% Tithonia diversifolia leaves (T1), 100% sugarcane leaves (T2), 75% Tithonia diversifolia leaves + 25% sugarcane leaves (T3), 50% Tithonia diversifolia leaves + 50% sugarcane leaves (T4); without organic matters (T6), and control, without organic matter and inorganic fertilizers (T7). The results showed that the application of Tithonia diversifolia and sugarcane leaves affected soil pH, soil exchangeable bases, maize growth, and nutrients uptake. Nutrients taken up by maize plants significantly increased with the addition of Tithonia diversifolia leaves, either alone or in combination with sugarcane leaves. The application of 100% sugarcane leaves did not significantly affect maize growth and nutrient uptake.

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