scholarly journals Mineralization of Farm Manures and Slurries for Successive Release of Carbon and Nitrogen in Incubated Soils Varying in Moisture Status under Controlled Laboratory Conditions

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 846
Author(s):  
Mohammad Rafiqul Islam ◽  
Sultana Bilkis ◽  
Tahsina Sharmin Hoque ◽  
Shihab Uddin ◽  
Mohammad Jahiruddin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
N Mineralization ◽  
Nutrient Use Efficiency ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Mineralization Potential ◽  
Nutrient Use ◽  
C And N Mineralization ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
C And N ◽  
The Right ◽  
Moisture Conditions

Having up-to-date knowledge on the mineralization of organic materials and release of nutrients is of paramount significance to ensure crops’ nutrient demands, increase nutrient use efficiency and ensure the right fertilizer application at the right time. This study seeks to evaluate the mineralization patterns of various manures viz. cowdung (CD), cowdung slurry (CDSL), trichocompost (TC), vermicompost (VC), poultry manure (PM), poultry manure slurry (PMSL), and mungbean residues (MR). The objective being to establish their efficiency in releasing nutrients under aerobic (field capacity) and anaerobic (waterlogging) conditions. The incubation experiment was designed using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) that took into account three variables: Manures, soil moisture, and incubation period. The mineralization of carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) ranged from 11.2 to 100.1% higher under aerobic conditions rather than anaerobic ones. The first-order kinetic model was used to mineralize both elements. C mineralization was 45.8 to 498.1% higher in an amount from MR under both moisture conditions. For N release, MR and PM exerted maximum amounts in anaerobic and aerobic scenarios, respectively. However, the rate of C and N mineralization was faster in TC compared to other manures in both moisture conditions. Although TC was 1.4 to 37.7% more efficient in terms of rapidity of mineralization, MR and PM performed better concerning the quantity of nutrient release and soil fertility improvement. PM had 22–24% higher N mineralization potential than PMSL while CDSL had 46–56% higher N mineralization potential than CD. C and N mineralization in soil was greater under aerobic conditions compared to what occurred in the anaerobic context. Depending on mineralization potential, the proper type and amount of manure should be added to soil to increase crops’ nutrient use efficiency, which in turn should lead to better crop production.

Carbon and nitrogen mineralization in soil amended with non-tabletized and tabletized poultry manure

2000 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Paré ◽  
H. Dinel ◽  
M. Schnitzer
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Mineralization ◽  
N Mineralization ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Carbon Mineralization ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Net N Mineralization ◽  
N Accumulation ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
C And N Mineralization ◽  
C And N

The recycling of poultry (Gallus gallus domesticus) manure (PM) needs to be done in a manner that will not only improve soil physical, chemical and biological properties but also minimize environmental risks. Untreated PM is more difficult to handle and more expensive to apply than granular fertilizers; the application of PM in the form of tablets may be a suitable alternative. It is necessary to determine whether C and N mineralization in tabletized PM (T-PM) differs from non-tabletized PM (NT-PM). Net C and N mineralization from a Brandon loam soil (Typic Endoaquoll) amended with NT-PM and T-PM, were measured in an incubation study at 25 °C. After 60 d of incubation, about 62 and 77% of total PM carbon was mineralized in NT-PM and T-PM amended soils, respectively. Carbon mineralization was not stimulated by the addition of PM tablets containing NPK to soil, while in soils mixed with NT-PM + NPK, soil respiration was reduced. Net N mineralization was similar in soils amended with T-PM and NT-PM, although changes in ammonium (NH4+–N) concentrations during incubation differed. Generally more NH4+–N accumulated in soil amended with T-PM and T-PM + NPK than with NT-PM and NT-PM + NPK The concentrations of nitrate (NO3−–N) did not differ in soils amended with T-PM and NT-PM, indicating a reduction in nitrification and NH4+–N accumulation in soils amended with PM tablets. Key words: Poultry manure, tablets, carbon mineralization, nitrogen mineralization, organic fertilizer

scholarly journals Nutrient Use Efficiency as a Strong Indicator of Nutritional Security and Builders of Soil Nutrient Status through Integrated Nutrient Management Technology in a Rice-Wheat System in Northwestern India

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 4551
Author(s):  
Mehakpreet Kaur Randhawa ◽  
Salwinder Singh Dhaliwal ◽  
Vivek Sharma ◽  
Amardeep Singh Toor ◽  
Sandeep Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Nutrient Use Efficiency ◽  
Farmyard Manure ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Soil Nutrient ◽  
Nutrient Status ◽  
Soil Nutrient Status ◽  
Nutritional Security ◽  
Nutrient Use ◽  
Use Efficiency

Nutrient use efficiency is reported as a strong indicator of the buildup soil nutrient status for nutritional security of crops through an integrated nutrient management approach under a rice-wheat system. The data revealed that integrated application of manures and fertilizers reported maximum organic carbon (0.39%) in the treatment receiving 100% of the recommended dose of fertilizers (RDF) + farmyard manure and lowering the pH to 6.39. The maximum available N (360.8 kg ha−1) was found in 100% RDF + press mud treatment; available P (66.30 kg ha−1) was found in 75% RDF + poultry manure; and available K, Zn, Cu, and Fe (226.3 kg ha−1 and 2.220, 0.732, and 36.87 mg kg−1, respectively) in 100% RDF + farmyard manure treatments. Similarly, total macro- and micronutrient content in soil increased with the addition of organic manures alone or in combination with chemical fertilizers. The highest agronomic efficiency and utilization efficiency of nitrogen (41.83 and 102.55 kg kg−1, respectively) and phosphorous (83.57 and 204.9 kg kg−1, respectively) were recorded in the treatment receiving 75% RDF + poultry manure. This study concluded that the integrated application of manures and chemical fertilizers is a must for improving soil nutrient status and nutrient use efficiency and ultimately enhances nutritional security under a rice-wheat system.

scholarly journals Nutrient Budgeting of Primary Nutrients and Their Use Efficiency in India

2020 ◽  
pp. 92-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gayatri Sahu ◽  
Shreya Das ◽  
Samanyita Mohanty
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Use Efficiency ◽  
Nutrient Budget ◽  
Chemical Fertilizers ◽  
Nutrient Use ◽  
Nutrient Surplus ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Phosphorus And Potassium ◽  
Fertiliser Use ◽  
The Right ◽  
Early Indication

The imbalanced use of fertilizers in India is evident from the fact that the current ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in agricultural soil in several states is skewed towards nitrogen. This imbalance causes problems, right from stagnating or declining productivity to soil sickness, widespread deficiency of macro nutrients and micronutrients, and soil alkalinity and salinity. Eventually, it results in reduced efficiency of fertilisers, low yields and low profitability for farmers. Also, nitrogen pollution of surface and groundwater due to excessive fertiliser use has reached alarming levels in several states. Chemical fertilizers are currently the major emitters of nitrous oxide gas, a potent greenhouse gas and ozone depleting substance. Nutrient budget is an important tool to provide an early indication of potential problems arising from nutrient surplus and nutrient deficit. Balanced use of all types of fertilizers, including traditional organic manures and biofertilizers are needed to bring about a change in the prevailing regime that encourages excessive use of chemical fertilizers. However, meeting future food security targets in an over-populated developing country like India, needs to increase the nutrient use efficiency. This ultimately leads to site-specific need-based nutrient application and minimizing nutrient losses from fields. This leads to the 4R Nutrient Stewardship concept, applying the Right Source of nutrients, at the Right Rate, at the Right Time and in the Right Place. This paper provides a historical overview of the nutrient budgeting efforts and systematically reviews major challenges, opportunities, in defining, quantifying, and applying nutrient budgets and improving nutrient use efficiency.

scholarly journals Mineralization of Farm Manures and Slurries under Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditions for Subsequent Release of Phosphorus and Sulphur in Soil

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8605
Author(s):  
Mohammad Rafiqul Islam ◽  
Sultana Bilkis ◽  
Tahsina Sharmin Hoque ◽  
Shihab Uddin ◽  
Mohammad Jahiruddin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Use Efficiency ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Nutrient Release ◽  
Field Capacity ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Anaerobic Conditions ◽  
Nutrient Use ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Manure Slurry

A good understanding of nutrient release from manure or compost after application through mineralization is important to assure meeting the nutrient demand of crops, to secure timely fertilizer application and to enhance nutrient use efficiency. The current study was done to evaluate phosphorus (P) and sulphur (S) release patterns from different types of manures viz. cow dung, cow dung slurry, tricho-compost, vermicompost, poultry manure, poultry manure slurry and mungbean residues. The mineralization study was performed under aerobic (field capacity) and anaerobic (waterlogging) conditions for 180 days at 25 ± 1 °C in the laboratory. The release of P and S showed the highest values within 75–180 and 75–150 days, respectively, and was always higher in aerobic conditions than in anaerobic conditions. The first-order kinetic cumulative model was a good fit for mineralization, which was significantly influenced by manure type, soil moisture level and incubation period. Poultry manure slurry exerted the highest P and S release under both moisture conditions. Both slurries showed higher potential mineralization, with a lower rate constant for these elements compared to that in their manure states. Hence, appropriate manures should be chosen and applied in the proper quantity to provide exact amounts of nutrients, to increase crops nutrient use efficiency and to formulate correct fertilizer recommendations.

Tomato Production in Florida Using Fertigation Technology

EDIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Dixon ◽  
Guodong Liu
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Use Efficiency ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Vegetable Crop ◽  
High Demand ◽  
Tomato Production ◽  
Nutrient Use ◽  
Use Efficiency

Tomato is in high demand because of its taste and health benefits. In Florida, tomato is the number one vegetable crop in terms of both acreage and value. Because of its high value and wide acreage, it is important for tomato production to be efficient in its water and nutrient use, which may be improved through fertigation practices. Therefore, the objective of this new 7-page article is to disseminate research-based methods of tomato production utilizing fertigation to enhance yield and nutrient use efficiency. Written by Mary Dixon and Guodong Liu, and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1392

Connecting Crop Nutrient Use Efficiency to Future Soil Productivity

2018 ◽  
Vol 102 (4) ◽  
pp. 8-10
Author(s):  
Fernando García ◽  
Andrés Grasso ◽  
María González Sanjuan ◽  
Adrián Correndo ◽  
Fernando Salvagiotti
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Nutrient Use Efficiency ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Soil Productivity ◽  
Nutrient Use ◽  
Grain Crop ◽  
Wide Scale ◽  
Use Efficiency

Trends over the past 25 years indicate that Argentina’s growth in its grain crop productivity has largely been supported by the depletion of the extensive fertility of its Pampean soils. Long-term research provides insight into sustainable nutrient management strategies ready for wide-scale adoption.

Improved nutrient management in cereals using Nutrient Expert and machine learning tools: Productivity, profitability and nutrient use efficiency

2021 ◽  
Vol 192 ◽  
pp. 103181
Author(s):  
Jagadish Timsina ◽  
Sudarshan Dutta ◽  
Krishna Prasad Devkota ◽  
Somsubhra Chakraborty ◽  
Ram Krishna Neupane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Nutrient Use Efficiency ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Nutrient Use ◽  
Use Efficiency

scholarly journals Common Bean Yield and Zinc Use Efficiency in Association with Diazotrophic Bacteria Co-Inoculations

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 959
Author(s):  
Arshad Jalal ◽  
Fernando Shintate Galindo ◽  
Eduardo Henrique Marcandalli Boleta ◽  
Carlos Eduardo da Silva Oliveira ◽  
André Rodrigues dos Reis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Common Bean ◽  
Nutrient Use Efficiency ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Staple Food ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Rhizobium Tropici ◽  
Nutrient Use ◽  
Zn Nutrition ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Soil Zn

Enrichment of staple food with zinc (Zn) along with solubilizing bacteria is a sustainable and practical approach to overcome Zn malnutrition in human beings by improving plant nutrition, nutrient use efficiency, and productivity. Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is one of a staple food of global population and has a prospective role in agronomic Zn biofortification. In this context, we evaluated the effect of diazotrophic bacterial co-inoculations (No inoculation, Rhizobium tropici, R. tropici + Azospirillum brasilense, R. tropici + Bacillus subtilis, R. tropici + Pseudomonas fluorescens, R. tropici + A. brasilense + B. subtilis, and R. tropici + A. brasilense + P. fluorescens) in association with soil Zn application (without and with 8 kg Zn ha−1) on Zn nutrition, growth, yield, and Zn use efficiencies in common bean in the 2019 and 2020 crop seasons. Soil Zn application in combination with R. tropici + B. subtilis improved Zn accumulation in shoot and grains with greater shoot dry matter, grain yield, and estimated Zn intake. Zinc use efficiency, recovery, and utilization were also increased with co-inoculation of R. tropici + B. subtilis, whereas agro-physiological efficiency was increased with triple co-inoculation of R. tropici + A. brasilense + P. fluorescens. Therefore, co-inoculation of R. tropici + B. subtilis in association with Zn application is recommended for biofortification and higher Zn use efficiencies in common bean in the tropical savannah of Brazil.

scholarly journals Plant Biostimulants from Cyanobacteria: An Emerging Strategy to Improve Yields and Sustainability in Agriculture

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 643
Author(s):  
Gaia Santini ◽  
Natascia Biondi ◽  
Liliana Rodolfi ◽  
Mario R. Tredici
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Use Efficiency ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Plant Tolerance ◽  
Metabolic Plasticity ◽  
Nutrient Use ◽  
Cyanobacterial Species ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Promising Source ◽  
Plant Treatment

Cyanobacteria can be considered a promising source for the development of new biostimulants as they are known to produce a variety of biologically active molecules that can positively affect plant growth, nutrient use efficiency, qualitative traits of the final product, and increase plant tolerance to abiotic stresses. Moreover, the cultivation of cyanobacteria in controlled and confined systems, along with their metabolic plasticity, provides the possibility to improve and standardize composition and effects on plants of derived biostimulant extracts or hydrolysates, which is one of the most critical aspects in the production of commercial biostimulants. Faced with these opportunities, research on biostimulant properties of cyanobacteria has undergone a significant growth in recent years. However, research in this field is still scarce, especially as regards the number of investigated cyanobacterial species. Future research should focus on reducing the costs of cyanobacterial biomass production and plant treatment and on identifying the molecules that mediate the biostimulant effects in order to optimize their content and stability in the final product. Furthermore, the extension of agronomic trials to a wider number of plant species, different application doses, and environmental conditions would allow the development of tailored microbial biostimulants, thus facilitating the diffusion of these products among farmers.

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