Influence of Combined Application of Cattle Dung and NPK Fertilizer on Soil Physico-Chemical Properties, Growth, Nutrient Uptake and Yield of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) in Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria

In the trials, Cassava mill Effluent was used for fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) cultivation in order to verify the influence of the effluent on the growth and some soil chemical properties. In this regard, a completely randomized and randomized complete block designs were used in the greenhouse and field trials respectively with 6 treatments replicated 3 times. In the greenhouse, the following rates of 0, 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 ml per 5 kg topsoil were used while in the field trial, 0, 40000, 80000, 120000, 160000 and 200000 litres/ha were utilized. The rates used in the field were equivalent to those of greenhouse. In both trials, the cassava mill effluent was applied 2 weeks prior to transplanting the seedlings. Results indicated that the cassava mill effluent significantly (P < 0.05) increased soil pH, organic carbon, N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Na, Fe, Cu and Zn whereas the exchangeable acidity decreased significantly (P < 0.05) with corresponding increase in cassava mill effluent treatments. Except N and Na, which declined with corresponding increase in the cassava mill effluent treatments, an improved P, K, Mg, Ca, Fe, Cu and Zn components was achieved in cassava mill effluent polluted plants compared to control. The plant height, significantly (P < 0.05) decreased with increased cassava mill effluent treatment in the greenhouse trial while in the field trial, 120000 litres/ha was significantly (P < 0.05) higher than other treatments. In the greenhouse trial, significantly (P < 0.05) higher number of leaves was attained in 100 ml treatment compared to other treatments whereas in the field trial, the 120000 and 200000 litres/ha were significantly (P < 0.05) higher compared to other treatments

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Comparative effects of sole and combined application of organic and inorganic fertilizer on soil quality and rubber seedling performance at Edo State Iyanomo, Nigeria

10.36265/njss.2020.300201 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-9

Keyword(s):

Nutrient Uptake ◽

Block Design ◽

Chemical Properties ◽

Inorganic Fertilizer ◽

Monthly Interval ◽

Available Phosphorus ◽

General Increase ◽

Seedling Performance ◽

Combined Application ◽

Edo State

A field experiment was conducted at Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria, Edo state Iyanomo during the 2014 wet season to determine the comparative effects of sole and combined application of organic and inorganic fertilizer on soil, and Rubber seedling performance and the experiment consisted of six treatments. The treatments were laid in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The materials used were one strain of mycorrhizal (GC) applied at the rate of 5000kg/ha, NPK 15:15:15 at the rate of 112 kg/ha and poultry manure was also applied at the rate of 6000 kg/ha. Plant data; height, girth, leaf area and number of leaves were collected at monthly interval for seven (7) months. Soil samplings were obtained before, three months and seven months after application of soil treatment from 0-15cm depth and were subjected to laboratory analysis (chemical analysis). All data sets were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) using Genstat (2008) statistical package. The significant means were separated using Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at 5% level of probability. Also the plant analysis was carried out at the end of the trial to determine the nutrient content which was used to calculate the nutrient uptake. The result show general increase in the chemical properties after application of treatments in organic matter, nitrogen, pH, calcium, potassium, Available phosphorus, ECEC and base saturation with values 6.74, 0.49, 6.53, 4.50, 1.50, 8.62, 10.68 and 99.85 respectively. Higher growth in plant height, (140.3, 133.0 cm) girth, (11.9, 10.5, respectively, were obtained after seven months of planting in the cropping seasons. The result of the nutrient uptake obtained showed that at 7 months after application of treatment. There was a general increase in the chemical properties of the soil through the addition of the different soil amendments (organic and inorganic fertilizer).

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Combined application of poultry litter biochar and NPK fertilizer improves cabbage yield and soil chemical properties

Open Agriculture ◽

10.1515/opag-2021-0217 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 356-368

Author(s):

Patrick Ofori ◽

Gideon Asamoah ◽

Ben Amoah ◽

Kwaku Osei Adu Agyeman ◽

Edward Yeboah

Keyword(s):

Block Design ◽

Poultry Litter ◽

Chemical Properties ◽

Soil Chemical Properties ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Available Phosphorus ◽

Vegetable Production ◽

Combined Application ◽

Poultry Litter Biochar ◽

Npk Fertilizer

Abstract Low soil fertility is a major problem limiting peri-urban vegetable production in the Kumasi metropolis. This study was conducted to assess the effects of poultry litter biochar (PLB) and NPK fertilizer application on soil chemical properties and the yield of cabbage. Twelve treatments (control, 100% NPK, 50% NPK, 2.5 t ha−1 PLB, 2.5 t ha−1 PLB + 50% NPK, 2.5 t ha−1 PLB + 100% NPK, 5 t ha−1 PLB, 5 t ha−1 PLB + 50% NPK, 5 t ha−1 PLB + 100% NPK, 7.5 t ha−1 PLB, 7.5 t ha−1 PLB + 50% NPK, and 7.5 t ha−1 PLB + 100% NPK) were evaluated under field conditions in a randomized block design with three replications. Combined application of PLB and NPK fertilizer improved the soil chemical properties, growth, and yield of cabbage relative to the control and sole PLB treatments. Application of 5 t ha−1 PLB + 50% NPK increased the soil pH, soil organic carbon, available phosphorus, and cation exchange capacity by 26.6, 41.4, 296, and 78.7%, respectively, relative to the control. Moreover, 5 t ha−1 PLB + 50% NPK increased the cabbage yield by 73% compared with the control. This study concludes that PLB and NPK fertilizers can be applied to improve the soil chemical properties and yield of cabbage.

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Effect of Organic Manures Application on Soil Physicochemical Properties of Coarse-textured Ultisol and Okra Productivity in Nsukka, Southeastern Nigeria

Agricultural Science Digest - A Research Journal ◽

10.18805/ag.d-326 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

C.V. Azuka ◽

Matthew Chukwuemeka Idu

Keyword(s):

Poultry Manure ◽

Chemical Properties ◽

Aggregate Stability ◽

Field Studies ◽

Pig Slurry ◽

Southeastern Nigeria ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Mean Weight Diameter ◽

Optimum Productivity ◽

Npk Fertilizer

Background: The greenhouse and field studies were carried out to assess the effect of different rates of poultry manure (PM), pig slurry (PS) and the recommended NPK fertilizer on some soil physico-chemical properties and okra yield of coarse-textured Ultisols in Nsukka, southeastern Nigeria. Methods: The PM and PS were applied at three different rates (10, 20 and 40 t ha-1) as well as no amendment as control and the recommended NPK fertilizer (300 kg/ha) and replicated five times. Soil and agronomic data collected were analyzed for variance (ANOVA) using Genstat 4.0.Result: The PM and PS significantly (p less than 0.05) improved soil pH, soil organic matter, available phosphorous, total nitrogen, aggregate stability, mean weight diameter, bulk density, porosity and saturated hydraulic conductivity in greenhouse and field studies. Significant improvement in CEC was obtained in the field study. The PM and PS significantly (p less than 0.05) improved agronomic parameters e.g. plant height, number of leaves, biomass weight and yield of okra than the control. Poultry manure showed its superiority over other amendments in improving soil and agronomic properties. The study recommended 20 t ha-1 of PM and 40 t ha-1 of PS for sustainable soil and optimum productivity of okra in Nsukka, southeastern Nigeria.

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Nutrient Uptake and Physico : Chemical Properties of Soil Influenced by Organic and Inorganic Packages in Rice

Current Agriculture Research Journal ◽

10.12944/carj.3.1.11 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 80-84

Author(s):

Dushyant Pandey ◽

Shrikant Chitale ◽

D Thakur

Keyword(s):

Nutrient Uptake ◽

Green Manure ◽

Nutrient Management ◽

Block Design ◽

Rice Variety ◽

Chemical Properties ◽

Available Phosphorus ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Properties Of Soil

Field Study on Nutrient uptake and Physico – chemical properties of soil influenced by organic and inorganic packages in rice was carried out at Research Cum Instructional Farm IGKV., Raipur (C.G.) during kharif 2010 and 2011. The soil of experimental field was ‘Inceptisols’ (Matasi), which was low in nitrogen, medium in available phosphorus and potassium. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replication. The treatments consisted of Basmati type rice variety viz. Kasturi Comprising organic, inorganic and integrated nutrient management. Treatment T1 (50% RDF + 50% N (CDM), T2 (100% N((1/3 rd each CDM +NC+CCR) T3 (100% N (1/3 rd each CDM + NC + CCR) + Green manure in rice), T4 100% N (1/3 rd each CDM + NC + CCR) +Deep summer ploughing), T5 (50% N(CDM)+RP+PSB+Azos.), T6 (100%N(1/3 rd each CDM+NC+CCR) + Azos.+ PSB) and T7 (100% RDF).among different nutrient management practiceshigher nutrient uptake in grain and straw were observed under treatment T7(100% RDF).followed by T1 (50% RDF + 50% N (CDM) an INM treatment.whereas water uptake was exceeding in100% N applied through 1/3 rd each CDM + NC + CCR + Green manure in rice. Bulk density, pH and EC were also exceeds in T7, except T6 (100% N CDM + NC + CCR + Azos + PSB) which has higher OC.

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Effect of Fermentation and Mango Mesocarp or Fluted Pumpkin Powders on the Chemical Composition and Potential Mineral Bioavailability of Sorghum-Based Complementary Foods

Asian Food Science Journal ◽

10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i330282 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 100-111

Author(s):

Sengev Iorfa Abraham ◽

Ariahu Chukwuma Charles ◽

Abu Joseph Oneh ◽

Gernah Dickson Iorwuese

Keyword(s):

Chemical Composition ◽

Chemical Properties ◽

Beta Carotene ◽

Complementary Foods ◽

Fluted Pumpkin ◽

Molar Ratios ◽

Mineral Bioavailability ◽

Standard Procedures ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Good Potential

The effect of fermentation, mango mesocarp or fluted pumpkin leaf powders on the chemical properties and potential mineral bioavailability of sorghum-based complementary foods was investigated. Samples were formulated based on 16% protein to satisfy the nutrient requirement of preschool children to obtain non-fermented sorghum/mango mesocarp/crayfish (NFSMC), non-fermented sorghum/fluted pumpkin leaf/crayfish (NFSPC), fermented sorghum/ mango mesocarp/crayfish (FSMC) and fermented sorghum/ fluted pumpkin leaf /crayfish (FSPC). Some physico-chemical properties of the blends were analysed using standard procedures. Moisture (10.22–10.99%) and carbohydrate (78.73-79.89%). The protein (15.84-16.91%), fibre (0.07-0.08%) and ash (2.07-2.15%) were within the recommended limits. Fat contents ranged from 2.00-2.16% and energy values ranged from 401.40 to 402.10 kCal. Fermentation did not significantly (p ≥ 0.05) affect the proximate composition of the products. The mineral values for magnesium (53.25-61.60%), sodium (32.06-46.30%), potassium (20.80-44.66%), calcium (198.60-230.30%) and phosphorus (98.99-101.50%) with no significant (p ≥ 0.05) difference in most of the products. The iron and copper values ranged from 10.03-17.09% and 0.42-1.43% respectively. Mineral ratios for the products ranged from 0.74 – 2.19 for Na/K, 1.96 – 2.71 for Ca/P and 3.69 – 5.07 for Ca/Mg. The tannins content ranged from 20.23 to 51.51 mg/100 g, phytate (7.25-22.16 mg/100 g), oxalate (5.50 to 14.37 mg.100 g), pH (6.20 to 7.80) and beta-carotene ranged from 724.50 - 1215.40 µg/100 g with significant (p<0.05) difference between the blends. The molar ratios of the blends, except NFSMC, indicated good potential for mineral bioavailability.

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Influence of cadmium on early growth of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook F.) and nutrient uptake in an ultisol

Journal of Applied and Natural Science ◽

10.31018/jans.v3i2.174 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 159-165

Author(s):

Ehi Robert Orhue ◽

Akhere Mathew Ekhomun

Keyword(s):

Nutrient Uptake ◽

Dry Matter ◽

Soil Nutrient ◽

Field Trials ◽

Dry Matter Yield ◽

Fluted Pumpkin ◽

Benin City ◽

Telfairia Occidentalis ◽

Four Levels ◽

The University

The greenhouse and field trials were conducted at the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria to determine the influence of Cd on the growth, dry matter yield and nutrient uptake by fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis). Four levels of Cd(NO3)2 treatments namely 0, 50, 100, 200 mg per 5 kg soil equivalent to 0, 20, 40, 80 kgha-1 were used in the greenhouse and field trials respectively. The completely randomized and randomized complete block experimental designs were used in the greenhouse and field trials respectively. Results indicated that increased application of Cd decreased the height, number of leaves, leaf area, stem girth and dry matter yield of the plant. The nutrients content and uptake also decreased with the increase in the supply of the Cd. Higher Cd concentrations and uptake were recorded in the root of the treated plants when compared to the control treatments. The nutrients and oxides components of the soil decreased at various levels of the Cd application. These decrease in soil nutrient components were however not consistent. However, the Cd content of the soil increased with increased Cd treatments.

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