scholarly journals Soil chemical properties and maize yield after application of organic and inorganic amendments to an acidic soil in Southwestern Nigeria

2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 691 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A. Busari ◽  
F.K. Salako ◽  
M.T. Adetunji
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Acidic Soil ◽  
Soil Chemical Properties ◽  
Southwestern Nigeria ◽  
Inorganic Amendments

scholarly journals Organic and inorganic amendments on soil chemical properties at different period of incubation of acidic soil

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 273-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Endalkachew Fekadu ◽  
Kibebew Kibret ◽  
Bobe Bedadi ◽  
Asmare Melese ◽  
Birru Yitaferu
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Acidic Soil ◽  
Soil Chemical Properties ◽  
Inorganic Amendments

scholarly journals Biochar Based Soil Amendment Formulation for Improvement Upland Acidic Soil in East Lampung: Soil Properties and Maize (Zea Mays) Yield

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Neneng Laela Nurida ◽  
. Jubaedah
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Soil Properties ◽  
Soil Amendment ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Acidic Soil ◽  
Soil Chemical Properties ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Organic C ◽  
Single Time

Many of soil amendment formulations (as a biochar based) have been tested in Indonesian Soil Research Institute greenhouse experiment to improve its effectiveness in the soil, though field experiments were still needed to measure more about its effectiveness. The objectives of this research are to study biochar-based soil amendment formulation on different ways of application in improving soil properties and crop yield in upland acidic soil. The research was conducted in Taman Bogo Research Station, East Lampung during three planting seasons. It started at January 2013 and finished at January 2014. The study was arranged in a split plot design with 3 replications. The main plot was 3 types of soil amendment formula namely SP50, SP75 and KS50. The subplot was the biochar-based soil amendment application way (7.5 Mg ha-1 per planting seasons), which gradually applied to soil namely three times of 3 planting seasons (2.5-2.5- 2.5 Mg ha-1), two times of 3 planting seasons (5.0-2.5-0 Mg ha-1), and a single time in 3 planting seasons (7.5-0-0 Mg ha-1). The plant indicator was maize (Zea mays), Bisma variety.  The variables observed were soil physical and chemical properties, and also maize yield. The results showed that during three planting seasons, the three types of soil amendment formulas had no effect on soil physical properties (Bulk density/BD and plant available water pores/AWP) and soil chemical properties (soil pH, organic C, K2+, Ca2+ and Al3+), and maize yield.  Biochar gradual application in two times (5.0-2.0-0 Mg ha-1) and a single time (7.5-0-0 Mg ha-1) had more effects and consistently improve AWP, soil chemical properties, and dry grain during 3 planting seasons compared to the application of 3 times in 3 planting seasons (2.5-2.5- 2.5 Mg ha-1). The dried grain yield was 3.11-5.23 Mg ha-1 per season or it was increased 291% in average during three planting seasons. Biochar application at a single time (at the beginning of the season at the rate of 7.5-0-0 Mg ha-1) provided positive residual effects on both soil and crop in upland acidic soil of East Lampung.

Effects of organic and mineral fertilizer inputs on maize yield and soil chemical properties in a maize cropping system in Meru South District, Kenya

2007 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monicah Mucheru-Muna ◽  
Daniel Mugendi ◽  
James Kung’u ◽  
Jayne Mugwe ◽  
Andre Bationo
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Cropping System ◽  
Mineral Fertilizer ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Soil Chemical Properties

scholarly journals Liming Effects of Sawdust Ash and Lime on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Yield in Acidic Soil of Southeastern Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
C. V. Ogbenna ◽  
V. E. Osodeke
Keyword(s):  
Soil Ph ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Exchange Capacity ◽  
Acidic Soil ◽  
Soil Chemical Properties ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Available Phosphorus ◽  
Yield Data ◽  
Southeastern Nigeria ◽  
Head Weight

Aim: A pot experiment was carried out to determine the effect of sawdust ash and lime (Ca(OH)2) on soil characteristics and yield of sunflower in acidic soil of southeastern Nigeria. Study Design: The experiment was laid out in split-plot design, using sawdust ash (0, 1, 2, 3, 4 t ha-1) as the sub plot and lime (0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 t ha-1) as the main plot. Place and Duration of Study: Study was conducted outdoors at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Nigeria, during the 2010 planting season. Materials and Methods: Treatment combinations were applied to the 60 buckets containing soil, mixed thoroughly and watered adequately. After 1 week of treatment application, two sunflower seeds were planted and later thinned to one seedling per bucket. Plant growth and yield data were collected. Pre planting and post-harvest soil samples were collected and analyzed for soil properties. Results: Results showed that with the exception of organic carbon there was significant effect of treatments on all soil chemical properties. Lime and sawdust ash (SDA) as single and combined treatments significantly increased total nitrogen (P=0.05), available phosphorus (P<0.010), and base saturation (P<0.012). The interaction between SDA and lime significantly (P=0.05) increased total exchangeable bases and effective cation exchange capacity, while soil pH was significantly increased (P=0.05) by single applications. The increases in soil chemical properties led to significant positive response of the sunflower. With the exception of number of leaves, other plant parameters (Plant height, stem diameter, head weight, 50 seed weight, head diameter) had significant increases for sawdust ash alone at P=0.05. Correlation studies showed positive significant relationship between soil pH and sunflower yield. Conclusion: The study showed that sunflower performed best at the combination of 3 tha-1 SDA and 1.5 t ha-1 lime producing a mean head weight of 45.4 g.

scholarly journals Lime, manure and Inorganic Fertilizer Effects on Soil Chemical Properties, Maize Yield and Profitability in Acidic Soils in Central Highlands of Kenya

2021 ◽  
pp. 40-51
Author(s):  
W. Winnie Kimiti ◽  
M. W. Mucheru-Muna ◽  
J. N. Mugwe ◽  
K. F. Ngetich ◽  
M. N. Kiboi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizer ◽  
Soil Chemical Properties ◽  
Fertilizer Treatment ◽  
Acidic Soils ◽  
Maize Grain Yield ◽  
Maize Grain

In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), acidic soil covers 29% of the total area. About 13% of the Kenyan total land area has acidic soils, widely distributed in croplands of the central and western Kenyan regions. The high soil acidity, coupled with soil nutrient depletion, negatively affects crop productivity in the region. We conducted an on-farm experiment to determine the effect of lime, manure, and phosphatic fertilizer application, either solely or combined, on soil chemical properties, maize yield, and profitability in acidic soils of Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. The treatments were different rates of manure, lime, and P fertilizer. The experiment was designed as a randomized complete block design replicated ten times in farmer’s fields. Soil sampling was done at a depth of 0-20 cm prior to the start of the experiment, after crop harvest of SR2016 and LR2017 seasons. The samples were analyzed in the laboratory following standard methods. Results showed that lime significantly increased soil pH by 10.6% during the SR2016 and by 17.7% during the LR2017. Similarly, treatments with lime reduced exchangeable acidity and increased soil available P. Treatments with inorganic fertilizers had significantly higher maize grain yield in comparison with treatments with the sole application of lime, manure, and lime + manure. Lime + fertilizer + manure treatment gave the highest average maize grain yield (5.1 t ha−1), while control gave the lowest (1.5 t ha−1) during the LR2017 season. Economic returns were low due to the prevailing low rainfall experienced during the study period during the SR2016 season. Lime combined with inorganic fertilizer treatment recorded the highest returns (128.75 USD ha-1) followed by sole inorganic fertilizer (105.94 USD ha-1) during the LR2017 season. The study recommends a combination of both lime and inorganic fertilizer for enhanced maize production and profitability in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya.

scholarly journals Influence of Different Soil Application Methods of Mucuna puriens on Soil Chemical Properties and Maize Yield in Ghana

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Benette Yaw Osei ◽  
Kofi Agyarko ◽  
Emmanuel Kwasi Aseidu ◽  
Martha Agyiri ◽  
Kwabena Kyere ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Soil Chemical Properties ◽  
Soil Application ◽  
Application Methods

scholarly journals Effect of pH on Soil Chemical Properties and Maize Performance in Abakaliki, Nigeria

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.N. Nwite ◽  
A.J. Ajana ◽  
I. Alinchi
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Laboratory Method ◽  
The State ◽  
Soil Chemical Properties ◽  
Soil Productivity ◽  
Effect Of Ph ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Nutrients Availability

Background: Low soil productivity in Nigeria and Africa sub sahara is considered as one of the major causes of food insecurity and under nutrition. This area is considered among the most regions affected by acidity on soil nutrients optimization. Despite of its severity, there is limited knowledge about limiting effect of pH on nutrients availability and maize yield in the state. Evolving a technology that does not depend on traditional system of amendment for pH assessment for increased soil productivity must first of all go through a good knowledge of the nature and distribution of soil studied. The present study aimed to evaluate three pH (4, 7 and 9) values on soil chemical properties in the state and assess maize performance under these conditions in order to control and manage pH related problems. Methods: In the field-laboratory investigation during 2018-2019 at different localities of Ebonyi State were surveyed. Three sampling localities were selected based on geographical situation, climate and local condition. In the laboratory, the soil samples of natural stock collected were processed for mean pH values and confirmed with pH meter using standard laboratory method. Maize was used as test crop to assess effect of pH on its performance. Result: Our investigations in Ebonyi State have allowed us to inventory three pH values. Among the inventoried pH values, some are regarded adverse for soil productivity. The implication of soil pH on nutrients availability and maize performance was discussed. The current work will be a complementary contribution of detailed study of effect of pH on soil productivity.

scholarly journals Soil chemical properties and maize yield under application of pig slurry biofertilizer

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo E. Bócoli ◽  
José R. Mantovani ◽  
José M. Miranda ◽  
Douglas J. Marques ◽  
Adriano B. da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Soil Surface ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Soil Chemical Properties ◽  
Nutrient Concentrations ◽  
Detectable Effect ◽  
Corn Yield ◽  
Pig Slurry ◽  
Randomized Block Design

ABSTRACT Organic materials subjected to a process of anaerobic digestion in a digester produce biofertilizer that can be used in agriculture as nutrient source. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of pig slurry biofertilizer on soil chemical properties and on corn yield and nutrient concentrations in leaves and kernels. The experiment was conducted in the field from November 2012 to April 2013, and was arranged in a randomized block design with seven treatments and four replicates. The treatments consisted of doses of pig slurry biofertilizer (0; 40; 80; 120; 160; 200 and 240 m3 ha-1), applied to the soil surface in a single application, at stage V2 of corn plants. Thirty-three days after biofertilization, soil samples were collected in each plot. Corn was harvested 129 days after sowing. Doses up to 240 m3 ha-1 of pig slurry biofertilizer applied to soil with good fertility did not influence soil chemical properties and corn yield. The use of pig slurry biofertilizer had no detectable effect on nutrient concentrations in corn leaves and kernels.

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