scholarly journals Effect of Soil Moisture Level on the growth of the Giant African Land Snails, Archachatina marginata and Achatina achatina in different season.

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 130-134
Author(s):  
O. G. Sodipe ◽  
O. A. Osinowo ◽  
M.O. Ozoje ◽  
A. B. Idowu ◽  
S. A. Onadeko
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Land Snails ◽  
Moisture Level ◽  
Soil Moisture Level ◽  
High Soil Moisture ◽  
Moisture Treatment ◽  
Weight Gains ◽  
Four Levels

This study focused on the evaluation of the effect of soil moisture on the feed intake and weight gain of the Giant African Land snails, Achatina achatina and Archachatina marginata in different seasons using a 2 x 2 x 4 factorial experiment with soil moisture at two levels (low 25ml of water/ week and high 100ml water/week), species at two levels (Achatina achatina and Archachatina marginata) and season at four levels (cold dry, hot dry, hot wet and cold wet) constituting the three factors. Result showed that there was a significant seasonal differences (P<0.001) for weekly feed intake of snails in which values of 3.85, 2.53, 3.88 and 4.44g were recorded in cold dry, hot dry, hot wet and cold wet seasons, respectively. Monthly weight gains of 5.41g recorded for Archachatina marginata was significantly higher (P<0.001) than the value of 1.94g recorded for Achatina achatina. There was significant interaction (P<0.001) between soil moisture level and species on monthly weight gains of the snails. The feed intake and weight gain of snails (4.28 g and 6.43 g) in the high soil moisture treatment was significantly (P<0.01) higher than those in the low soil moisture treatment (3.07 g and 5.30 g). In conclusion, it is evident that species, season and soil moisture level affected the feed intake and weight gain of the Giant African Land Snails

scholarly journals Mole activity in relation to pasture management and nitrogen fertilization.

1967 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-228
Author(s):  
G.C. Ennik
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Nitrogen Fertilization ◽  
Grassland Management ◽  
Moisture Level ◽  
Rotational Grazing ◽  
Pasture Management ◽  
N Application ◽  
Soil Moisture Level ◽  
High Soil Moisture ◽  
Continuous Grazing

Mole activity, measured by numbers of molehills and nests, was progressively less under the following types of grassland management: cutting, continuous grazing, rotational grazing with low N-application, rotational grazing with high N-application. No relation between density of worms and the mole population was evident as worms were so irregularly distributed. Mole activity was little affected by a high soil-moisture level. (Abstract retrieved from CAB Abstracts by CABI’s permission)

scholarly journals Impacts of soil moisture level and organic matter content on growth of two Juncus species and Poa pratensis grown under acid soil conditions

Weed Research ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (6) ◽  
pp. 490-500
Author(s):  
W Kaczmarek‐Derda ◽  
M Helgheim ◽  
J Netland ◽  
H Riley ◽  
K Wærnhus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Poa Pratensis ◽  
Acid Soil ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Moisture Level ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Soil Moisture Level

Populations of endogonaceous fungi at two locations in central Iowa

1982 ◽  
Vol 60 (12) ◽  
pp. 2518-2529 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Walker ◽  
Carl W. Mize ◽  
Harold S. McNabb Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Spore Production ◽  
Moisture Level ◽  
Small Samples ◽  
Soil Moisture Level ◽  
Hybrid Poplars ◽  
Herbicide Treatment

Two different sites in central Iowa were planted with hybrid poplars and subsequently sampled over a growing season for spores of endogonaceous fungi. At one of the sites, the effects of plowing and herbicide treatment on spore numbers also were examined. Ten species of fungi in the genera Acaulospora, Gigaspora, and Glomus were recorded at the first site. The second location yielded 12 species from the same genera. In both sites, the distribution of spores was highly variable. The poplars rarely became endomycorrhizal and had no effect on spore populations during the experimental period. Changes in spore populations were correlated with soil-moisture level. Evidence was found for some depression of spore production caused by plowing and herbicide treatment. The conclusion was drawn that small samples with but few replicates may not adequately represent populations of endogonaceous spores.

scholarly journals Design and Development of an Automatic Prototype Smart Irrigation Model

2021 ◽  
pp. 119-127
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Water Level ◽  
Irrigation System ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Ultrasonic Sensor ◽  
Moisture Level ◽  
Moisture Sensor ◽  
Soil Moisture Level ◽  
Input Signals ◽  
Crop Field

In the current condition, it is difficult to increase plant development and reduce expenses in agricultural sectors; nevertheless, an advanced thought leads to the use of an automated model that introduces automation in the irrigation system, which can aid in improved water and human resources management. An automated model has been developed using sensors and microcontroller technology, to make the most efficient use of water supply for irrigation. A soil moisture content detector is inserted into the soil of the crops, and an ultrasonic sensor is placed above the soil of the crops to measure the water level after irrigation has begun. A C++ program with threshold values for the moisture sensor was used to start the system in the crop field depending on the soil moisture level, and an ultrasonic sensor was used to control the water in the crop field. The Arduino UNO board is a microcontroller inbuilt of Atmel in the mega AVR family (ATMega328) and the sensors were used to lead the model in turning ON/OFF. A microcontroller was included in this model to run the program by receiving sensor input signals and converting them to soil water content and water level values in the crop field. The microcontroller began by receiving input values, which resulted in an output instructing the relay to turn on the groundwater pump. An LCD screen has also been interfaced with the microcontroller to show the percentage of moisture in the soil, field water level, and pump condition. When the soil moisture level reaches 99 percent and the water level reaches 6 cm after 2.5 and 4 minutes, respectively, the pump is turned off. This model, according to the study, might save water, time, and reduce human effort.

scholarly journals Fertilizer Placement Effects on Soil Nitrogen and Use by Drip-irrigated and Plastic-mulched Tomatoes

HortScience ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 25 (7) ◽  
pp. 767-769 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilton P. Cook ◽  
Douglas C. Sanders
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
N Uptake ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Infiltration Rate ◽  
Moisture Level ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Fertilizer Placement ◽  
Total N ◽  
Soil Moisture Level ◽  
N Concentration

The effects of fertilizer placement and soil moisture level on soil N movement, uptake, and use by tomato plants (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) grown with drip irrigation and plastic mulch were evaluated at two locations on two types of sandy soils. Broadcast or band fertilizer placement had no effect on fruit size, fruit number, or total yield. Fruit size was increased at one location, and the incidence of blossom-end rot was decreased by increased frequency of irrigation. Nitrate-N distribution within the bed was not affected by initial N placement. In the soil with a rapid infiltration rate, NO3-N levels in the center of the bed were always low, with highest concentration observed in the areas of the bed most distant from the drip tube. In the soil with the slower infiltration rate, NO3-N concentrations were more uniform throughout the bed, with highest concentrations in the bed center: Increasing soil moisture levels (–20 kPa vs. –30 kPa) resulted in increased leaching and reduced NO3-N concentration throughout the bed. Foliage N concentration was not affected by N placement, but decreased seasonally. Total N uptake by the above-ground portion of the plants was not affected by fertilizer placement or soil moisture level.

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