Effects of Soil Amendments on Coastal Saline-Alkali Soil Improvement and the Growth of Plants

Soil salinization is one of the major land degradation types and has greatly influenced sustainable agricultural development. Interest is growing in the use of soil amendments to reclaim saline and sodic soils. According to the practical soil conditions in the Yellow River Delta and the special characteristics of the coastal saline soil, in order to find the effects of combined applications of desulfurization gypsum, humic acid and polyacrylamide on saline-alkali soil, pot experiment was conducted to analyze the chemical properties and plant yields. L8(27) design was selected to engage in orthogonal experiment with first class interaction of three factors at two levels. The results demonstrated that applying soil amendments significantly increase the total salt content, decreased the soil pH and SAR. The effect on treatment 8(30g/kg desulfurization gypsum , 2g/ kg of humic acid , 0.025g/kg PAM) was the most significant, cotton soil pH and SAR decreased to 7.63 and 7.22, corn soil pH and SAR decreased to 7.57 and 7.34. The effects of soil amendments on crop growth showed that the treatment 7, combination of soil amendments (30g/kg desulfurization gypsum ,2g/ kg of humic acid , 0.01g/kg PAM) could promote the growth of cotton most significantly. Compared with the control, plant height, leaf area fresh weight and dry weight increased 33.4%,41.7%,82.2% and 237.8% respectively. The combination 8 of soil amendments (30g/kg FGD gypsum, 2g/ kg of humic acid ,0.025g/kg PAM) could promote the growth of corn most significantly. Compared with the control, plant height, leaf area fresh weight and dry weight increased 20.7%, 35.9%, 49.9%和47.9% respectively. There was no significant interaction between the three soil amendments.

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PEMANFAATAN PUPUK ORGANIK CAIR PAITAN (Tithonia diversifolia) PADA BERBAGAI DOSIS DAN RAGAM APLIKASINYA TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN KAILAN (Brassica oleracea Var. Acephala)

JURNAL AGROTEKNOLOGI ◽

10.24014/ja.v11i1.7802 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 25

Author(s):

AHMAD TAOFIK ◽

SOFIYA HASANI ◽

AYU CAHYANINGTYAS ◽

BUDY FRASETYA

Keyword(s):

Leaf Area ◽

Plant Height ◽

Analysis Of Variance ◽

Growth Parameters ◽

Organic Fertilizer ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Fresh Weight ◽

Application Method ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Two Factors

The paitan plant contains allelopathic compounds for other plants so that the utilize of paitan plant as a source of liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) has not been widely applied. This research aimed to study the interaction between LOF dosage and appropriate application method of LOF to increase the growth of kailan plants. The research conducted at experimental garden of UIN Bandung from June-August 2016. The experimental design was a completely randomized design with two factors and replicated four times. The first factor was application methods (A), i.e. a1=direct application to the soil, and a2= spraying. The second factor was LOF dosage (T), i.e. t0: 0 ml plant-1, t1: 20 ml plant-1, t2: 40 ml plant-1, t3: 60 ml plant-1, t4: 80 ml plant-1. The growth parameters observed i.e. plant height (14, 21, 28, 35 and 42 Day after Transplanting (DAT)), leaf area 42 DAT, plant dry weight 42 DAT, and plant fresh weight 42 DAT. The data then analyzed with analysis of variance at a significant level of 5%. If the analysis of variance was significant, the Duncan multiple range test was used at α=5%. The research results showed there was no interaction between method of application with a various dosage of paitan LOF to all of the growth parameters. The application paitan LOF showed similar growth in terms of plant height, leaf area, plant dry, and plant fresh weight. The application method of paitan LOF direct to the soil or spraying to leaves can not increase kailan plant growth.

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Penggunaan Beberapa Komposisi Spektrum Led Pada Potensi Dan Hasil Hidroponik Indoor Selada Keriting Hijau

Agrosains: Jurnal Penelitian Agronomi ◽

10.20961/agsjpa.v20i1.26310 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Daru Nurdianna ◽

Retno Bandriyati Arni Putri ◽

Dwi Harjoko

Keyword(s):

Leaf Area ◽

Chlorophyll Content ◽

Plant Height ◽

Root Length ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Leaf Number ◽

Fresh Weight ◽

Irradiation Treatment ◽

Wet Weight ◽

Led Irradiation

This study aims to determine the differences in the growth response of green curly lettuce to the differentiation treatment of LED lighting with different spectrum in indoor hydroponics. The research was conducted from October to November 2017. The experimental design used was experimental with 1 lighting factor with 5 levels, there are sunlight (P0), LED 20% blue: 80% red (P1), LED 80% blue: 20% red (P2), 50% blue LED: 50 % red (P3), and 100% white daylight (P4). Observational variables included plant height, leaf number, leaf area, leaf color, total wet weight, leaf wet weight, wet root weight and dry weight of the plant. The result of this experiment showed that LED irradiation have affect the treatment are plant height, leaf number, leaf area, chlorophyll content, fresh weight of harvest, root length, and dry weight of brackets. While those that have no significant effect are the wet weight of the roots. The results showed that between LED irradiation treatment L1, L2, L3, and L4 showed that treatment L2 with 80% blue spectrum composition: 20% red showed better growth based on: high plant, chlorophyll content, and root length. Treatment with L4 with white LED showed better growth based on the number of leaves, leaf area, fresh weight of harvest, root wet weight, and dry weight of total biomass. The results below the sunlight better than the LED irradiation treatment, because the intensity of LED far low and lack of controlled environmental conditions technology and management for growing lettuce. In all of LED treatment still looked etiolation because light intensity was not optimal yet.

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Assessment of the early growth of agarwood (Aquilaria crassna) seedlings under different sources of nutrients

Journal of Forest Science ◽

10.17221/104/2021-jfs ◽

2022 ◽

Author(s):

Kkiu Arunakumara ◽

Bc Walpola ◽

Chathura Karunatunga

Keyword(s):

Leaf Area ◽

Plant Height ◽

Soil Ph ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Stem Diameter ◽

Soil Parameters ◽

P Content ◽

Chlorophyll Index ◽

Different Sources ◽

Aquilaria Crassna

The effect of different sources of nutrients on the growth of Aquilaria crassna seedlings was assessed by raising seedlings in polybags treated with inorganic fertilizer (IF), organic fertilizer (OF) and biofertilizer (BF) either alone or in combinations. The pots were established following a completely randomized block design with eight treatments: (T1) soil without IF, OF or BF ‒ control; (T2) soil + IF; (T3) soil + OF; (T4) soil + BF; (T5) soil + IF + OF; (T6) soil + IF + BF; (T7) soil + OF + BF; (T8) soil + IF + OF + BF each replicated five times. Plant height, stem diameter, dry weight of shoots and roots, leaf area and chlorophyll index were measured six months after planting. Soil pH (H2O) and available soil P content were measured as soil parameters. The best growth performances (54.30 cm, 6.48 mm, 7.10 and 5.92 g·plant–1, 435.33 cm2 and 58 for plant height, stem diameter, shoot and root dry weight, leaf area and chlorophyll index, respectively) were recorded in T8, which also resulted in the highest available P content (18.96 mg·kg–1 soil). The lowest soil pH (H2O) value (6.02) was recorded in T7 followed by T6 (6.17). The application of IF, OF and BF as a combination could be recommended to promote the growth of Aquilaria seedlings.

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COMPREHENSIVE EFFORTS SEED QUALITY IMPROVEMENT OF SUGARCANE (SACCHARUMOFFICINARUM L.) THROUGH A SINGLE METHOD BUD PLANTING A GARDEN SEEDS AND PLANTING MATERIAL

International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH ◽

10.29121/granthaalayah.v6.i4.2018.1486 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 111-120

Author(s):

Endang Suhesti ◽

Eko Widaryanto ◽

Budi Waluyoh ◽

Sri Winarsih

Keyword(s):

Leaf Area ◽

Plant Height ◽

Biomass Production ◽

Seed Quality ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Fresh Weight ◽

Sugar Plantation ◽

Planting Material ◽

Percent Germination ◽

Number Of Leaves

The study was designed to improve the quality of the SBP as milled cane planting material by improving the early growth of plants. Research carried out gradually implemented in the Indonesian Sugar Plantation Research Center (P3GI) Pasuruan, using two varieties of sugarcane are varieties Bululawang and PS 862 with numbers 7-16 buds. Germination (%), was observed on the 15th day after planting (DAP) and the growth of the plant include: plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, as well as the production of biomass include: Dry weight (DW) and fresh weight (FW) plant organs (leaves, stems, and roots). Fresh Weight (BS) and Dry Weight (BK) total crop. The results showed the top eye numbers (7,8,9,10) for both varieties provide the same germination potential (> 70%). But the number of buds bottom (11,12,13,14,15,16) Bululawang varieties give a lower percent germination than varieties of PS 862. At PS 862 varieties buds numbers 8 and 9 can generate over 95 percent germination %. Number eye affects plant growth in polybag components which include plant height, leaf area and the number of leaves and observation of the biomass production shows the influence of the number of eyes. These parameters indicate a decrease in the number and size of the eyes of the lower numbers. While the diameter rod eye development is not affected numbers. PS 862 varieties showed faster growth than Bululawang varieties. However, exposure to biomass production, Bululawang varieties showed higher yields than at PS 862 varieties.

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Peningkatan Hasil Bawang Merah dan Perubahan Sifat Kimia Tanah dengan Pemupukan Berimbang Semi Organik pada Tanah Inceptisol

Agrotrop : Journal on Agriculture Science ◽

10.24843/ajoas.2020.v10.i01.p08 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 67

Author(s):

A.A. NYOMAN SUPADMA ◽

I MADE DANA ◽

I DEWA MADE ARTHAGAMA

Keyword(s):

Plant Height ◽

Soil Ph ◽

Block Design ◽

Organic Fertilizer ◽

Chemical Properties ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Soil Conditions ◽

Onion Plant ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Number Of Leaves

Increased Yields Onion Plant and Changes of Soil Chemical Properties with Semiorganic Fertilization on Inceptisol Soil Tabanan. Thisexperiment to study the effects of inorganic fertilizer (P) and organic fertilizer (K) on the chemical properties as well as onion yields. A Factorial Randomized Block Design pot Experiment was conducted under Inceptisol soil conditions located at Kerambitan District, Tabanan Regency. The inorganic treatments consisted of P0 (control), P1 (50kg Phonska ha-1 + 200 kg ZA ha-1), P2 (100 kg Phonska ha-1 + 150 kg ZA ha-1), P3 (150 kg Phonska ha-1 + 100 kg.ZA ha-1). The organic treatments consisted of K0 (control), K1 (2 tons ha-1), K2 (4 tons ha-1), K3 (6 tons ha-1). Plant parameters observed including: plant height (cm), maximum number of leaves, maximum number of tubers, fresh and oven dry weight of tubers and hypothetical tubers fresh yields. The observed chemical soil properties including: soil pH and CEC. All data were analyzed using variance analysis and Duncan's test (0.05). The results showed that all fertilization treatments have significant effects on most parameters observed except plant height, soil pH and CEC. The P2K2 (100 kg Phonska ha-1 + 150 kg ZA ha-1) and (4 tons ha-1) treatment resulted in the best effects on the number tubers (7.7 tubers), weight of fresh tubers (37.9 g), tubers dry weight (6.5 g) per pot respectively. The highest hypothetical yields (9.5 tons ha-1) were also found under this treatment as well as the highest soil pH (6.6) and CEC (46.8 me 100g-1 of soil).

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Raising of Mahogany (Swietenia Mahagoni L.) Seedlings to Combat Climate Change as Influenced by Organic Manures and Chemical Fertilizers

Journal of Biodiversity Conservation and Bioresource Management ◽

10.3329/jbcbm.v6i2.55243 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 19-26

Author(s):

- Mitu ◽

SK RI ◽

R Rifat ◽

I Jahanara ◽

HB Murshed ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Growth Performance ◽

Leaf Area ◽

Plant Height ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Fresh Weight ◽

Chemical Fertilizers ◽

Organic Manures ◽

Combat Climate Change ◽

Swietenia Mahagoni

Effects of various organic manures on the growth, performance and biomass production of Mahogany seedlings, an experiment was carried out in the net house of the Department of Soil, Water and Environment, University of Dhaka. Nine types of manures, viz. Kazi, ACI, Payel, BGF-1, Mazim, SK, Supermill, Sebok, Sufola organic manures were used separately at the rate of 12 ton/ha. Another dose of NPK inorganic fertilizer was used at the rate of 5kg/ha N, 3 kg/ha P, 3 kg/ha K respectively. Height, leaf area, and fresh and dry weights of leaf varied significantly (p≤ 0.5) and increased with time. Maximum leaf number (41.33 no./plant) and branch (6.33 no./plant) was found in Payel compost but maximum N concentration (2%) in leaf was obtained in Sebok treatment. Highest plant height (48.33 cm), leaf area (204.766 cm2/plant), girth (3.067 cm/plant), fresh weight (37.79g/plant), dry weight (9.16 g/plant), and length of petiole (6.33 cm) were recorded in Supermill treatment at harvest. Results showed that the overall best growth performance of seedlings was achieved in Supermill compost. J. Biodivers. Conserv. Bioresour. Manag. 2020, 6(2): 19-26

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PENGARUH DOSIS PUPUK NPK MUTIARA TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN KACANG HIJAU (Phaseolus radiatus L.)

AGRICA ◽

10.37478/agr.v7i1.402 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 45-56

Author(s):

Murdaningsih Murdaningsih

Keyword(s):

Leaf Area ◽

Plant Height ◽

Block Design ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Fresh Weight ◽

Green Beans ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Number Of Leaves ◽

Npk Fertilizer

This study aims to determine the effect of NPK Mutiara fertilizer dose on the growth and yield of green beans and determine the optimum dosage of NPK Mutiara fertilizer that can deliver growth and yield optimal green beans. The design used in this study is a randomized block design with treatments used were N0 (without fertilizer NPK NPK 0 kg ha-1 or 0 g plot-1), N1 (NPK fertilizer 125 kg ha-1 or 25 g plot-1), N2 (NPK fertilizer 250 kg ha-1 or 50 g plot-1), N3 (NPK fertilizer 375 kg ha-1 or 75 g), N4 (NPK 500 kg ha-1 or 100 g plot-1). Variable observation in this study was plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, number of pods tan-1 fresh weight stover tan-1, the dry weight of stover tan-1, the dry weight of stover ha-1 dry weight of seed tan-1, heavy ha-1 dry beans, dry weight of 100 seeds. The results showed that treatment of NPK fertilizer dose of 500 kg ha-1 very significant effect on plant height of 27.75 cm, leaf number 8 strands, leaf area 357.78 cm2, Total pods 19.65, fresh weight stover tan-1 96, 25 g, dry weight of stover tan-1 76.00 g, stover dry weight ha-1 19.00 tons, dry weight of seed tan-1 5.36-gram dry weight seed ha-1 1.34 tonnes, the weight of 100 seeds 2.62 gr.

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Leonardite and Fertilizer Levels Influence Tomato Seedling Growth

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci.36.5.913 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 36 (5) ◽

pp. 913-915 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

A.J. Pertuit ◽

Jerry B. Dudley ◽

Joe E. Toler

Keyword(s):

Leaf Area ◽

Plant Height ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Fresh Weight ◽

Total Leaf Area ◽

Tomato Seedling ◽

Shoot Dry Weight ◽

Total Leaf ◽

Root And Shoot Growth ◽

Complete Fertilizer

New Mexico-mined raw leonardite was characterized by comparing it with the International Humic Substances Society's Standard Leonardite. In the first experiment, adding as little as 1/64 leonardite (v/v) to a sand medium increased tomato [Lycopersicon esculentum (L.) Mill. `Mountain Pride'] root and shoot growth compared with plants produced with fertilizer alone. Growth increased linearly with increasing leonardite levels, from 0% to 25%; however, 50% leonardite inhibited growth. In a second experiment, leonardite alone had no effect on plant height, shoot or root fresh and dry weight, or total leaf area, but stimulated growth when combined with a complete fertilizer. Adding 1/3 leonardite (v/v) (the highest level) and a complete fertilizer increased plant height 40%, total leaf area 160%, shoot fresh weight 134%, root fresh weight 82%, shoot dry weight 133%, and root dry weight 400%.

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DOSIS PUPUK KANDANG DAN UMUR PANEN PADA PRODUKSI BABY KANGKUNG (IPOMOEA REPTANS)

Caraka Tani Journal of Sustainable Agriculture ◽

10.20961/carakatani.v32i2.12210 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 32 (2) ◽

pp. 68

Author(s):

Leviana Eka Vivia ◽

Trijono Djoko Sulistyo ◽

Mujiyo Mujiyo

Keyword(s):

Leaf Area Index ◽

Leaf Area ◽

Plant Height ◽

Harvest Index ◽

Free Field ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Internode Length ◽

Fresh Weight ◽

Area Index ◽

Number Of Leaves

The research aims to assess the yield of baby kale that can be consumed almost all of the parts and generate organic manure free. Field research was conducted in Sindon Village, Ngemplak, Boyolali in September to October 2016. The research method uses Randomized Complete Block Design factorial with two factors, these are the dosage of manure and the age of harvest. Manure consisted of 4 doses O1 (0 ton/ha), O2 (6 tons/ha) and O3 (8 tons/ha) and O4 (10 tons/ha), and age of harvest consisted of P1 (16 DAS), P2 (20 DAS), and P3 (24 DAS). Variables observed were plant height, number of leaves, internode length, fresh weight, dry weight, leaf area index, and harvest index. The result showed that age of harvest has significant influence plant height, internode length, the number of leaves, leaf area index, fresh weight, dry weight, and harvest index. Manure doses only influence dry weight. Manure dosage of 8 ton/ha and harvest age of 16 DAS is the best combination of baby kale. Manure dosage of 10 ton/ha and harvest age of 16 DAS produce baby kale that can be consumed almost in all parts of the plant with the highest harvest index that is equal to 0.83.

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Relative effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth of okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench]

Journal of Agricultural Sciences Belgrade ◽

10.2298/jas1303159u ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 58 (3) ◽

pp. 159-166 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Ufere Uka ◽

Kanayo Chukwuka ◽

Mary Iwuagwu

Keyword(s):

Leaf Area ◽

Plant Height ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Relative Effect ◽

Cow Dung ◽

Fresh Weight ◽

Inorganic Fertilizers ◽

Npk Fertilizer ◽

Poultry Droppings ◽

Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers

A greenhouse experiment was conducted to study the relative effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). The experiment consisted of four treatments. Cow dung and poultry droppings were applied at the rates of 2.5 kg per 10 kg of soil one week before sowing, while NPK fertilizer (15:15:15) was applied at the rate of 6 g per 10 kg of soil three weeks after sowing. The treatments were laid in a completely randomized design with three replications. Plant growth was assessed using plant height, fresh weight, leaf area and dry weight. The application of cow dung, poultry droppings and NPK fertilizer had significant effects on all the parameters assessed. The application of poultry droppings gave plants with the greatest plant height, leaf area and fresh weight, while cow dung application gave the greatest dry weight. The data obtained from these treatments were significantly higher than the data obtained from the control. It was, therefore, concluded that the use of organic manure in the production of vegetables like okra should be encouraged.

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