scholarly journals Response of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) to Potassium and Sulfur Application at Kafta Humera District, Western Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Teame Shimgabr ◽  
Lemma Wogi ◽  
Anteneh Argaw
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Soil Analysis ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Exchange Capacity ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Soil Reaction ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Total N ◽  
Four Levels

Potassium and sulfur are among the most important nutrients limiting sesame production. EthioSIS soil testing map indicate that nutrients such as K and S are deficient in the study site. Study was carried out to investigate response of sesame to K and S application at Humera Agricultural Research Center, Kafta Humera district, Tigray, Ethiopia in 2016 main cropping season. Treatments consisted four levels of potassium (0, 20, 40 and 60 kg K2O ha-1 as KCl) and four levels of sulfur (0, 20, 40 and 60 kg ha-1 as CaSO4.2H2O). The experiment was laid out as Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) in factorial arrangement with three replications using Setit-1 sesame variety. Soil sample was taken, result of soil analysis revealed that the soil was clayey textural class, neutral in soil reaction (pH = 7.35), low organic matter content (0.73%), very low total N (0.03 %) and very low available P (0.74 mg kg-1), high  soil cation exchange capacity (CEC) (40 cmol(+) kg-1), medium exchangeable K (0.26 cmol(+) kg-1) and low extractable sulfur (4.78 mg kg-1). Maximum sesame grain yields (1371.67 kg ha-1) was obtained from plot treated with 20 kg K2O ha-1 + 40 kg S ha-1 which resulted 145.3% increase over the control  plot`s yield. From plots fertilized with K and S levels at a rate of 20 kg K ha-1 and 40 kg S ha-1 was obtained higher yield of sesame. It is conclude, therefore, it will be good to promote K and S for further demonstration.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Humic Acid and Trichoderma sp. for Planting Media with Oil Palm Empty Bunches in Pakcoy (Brassica rapa L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Aline Sisi Handini ◽  
Ratih Rahhutami ◽  
Dwi Astutik
Keyword(s):  
Humic Acid ◽  
Plant Tissue ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
Total N ◽  
Trichoderma Sp ◽  
Growing Medium

<em>Pakcoy is a vegetable commodity that has high economic value. This study aims to determine the effect of humic acid and Trichoderma sp. by utilizing empty fruit bunch (EFB) waste as a growing medium for Pakcoy growth. The research method used was a two-factor randomized block design. The first factor is humic acid (AH) with three levels: AH1 = 1 g, AH2 = 2 g, AH3 = 3 g. The second factor is Trichoderma sp. (T) with three levels; T1 = 50 ml, T2 = 100 ml, T3 = 150 ml. In this study it was concluded, the best treatment was found in the application of humic acid with a dose of 1 g on the parameters of observation of leaf length, leaf width, plant height, wet weight, and plant dry weight. The use of Trichoderma sp. in this study, does not affect all parameters observation. The results of the analysis of the planting medium showed that the pH was slightly acidic conditions 5.67 - 6.33. The organic matter content contained in the growing media ranged from 1.20 to 2.62%, and the total N-total contained in the growing medium ranged from 0.10 to 0.18. In-plant tissue analysis shows that the N-total found in plant tissue ranges from 4.62 - 5.23.</em>

L’EFFET DE L’INCORPORATION DE MATIERES LIGNEUSES SUR L’EVOLUTION DES PROPRIETES CHIMIQUES DU SOL ET SUR LA CROISSANCE DES PLANTES

1986 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 623-631 ◽  
Author(s):  
ADRIEN NDAYEGAMIYE ◽  
ARMAND DUBÉ
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Soil Analysis ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Exchange Capacity ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Nitrogen Immobilization ◽  
Pig Manure ◽  
Soil Productivity ◽  
Capacity Change

Bark and pig manure were incorporated in soil every 2 yr from 1982 to study their effects on cereal and forage yields and on soil chemical properties. Bark incorporation induced an intense nitrogen immobilization in soil. Consequently yields and nitrogen uptakes by plants were very low in 1982 on bark treatments, but significantly higher in the following years (1983–1985), more especially when bark and pig manure were applied together. Nitrogen immobilization was less intense at the second bark application. Plants may therefore absorb the remineralized soil nitrogen from the early fixed nitrogen during the initial bark decomposition. Soil analysis showed an increase of C:N ratios mainly in bark-amended soils. These C:N ratios ranged from 19 to 21 for control and bark treatments, respectively. In the course of 4 yr, the organic matter content on the < 2 mm fraction increased very slowly, although significantly at P = 0.05 where bark and pig manure were applied together. However, no cation exchange capacity change in soil has yet been observed. In the short term, bark alone decomposed very slowly in soil, and nitrogen immobilization effects still persist. Pig manure applied with bark increased its decomposition and humification, characterized by low optical ratios (E4:E6) of 5.4 to 5.0 compared to control and bark treatments with E4:E6 > 6. Bark application to soil, together with pig manure as nitrogen source, may improve long-term soil productivity. Key words: Bark, organic matter, decomposition, humification, immobilization, CEC

scholarly journals Orchard Floor Preparation Did Not Affect Early Peach Tree Performance on Aura Sandy Loam Soil

2003 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 321-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert D. Belding ◽  
Bradley A. Majek ◽  
Gail R.W. Lokaj ◽  
Jeffrey Hammerstedt ◽  
Albert O. Ayeni
Keyword(s):  
Prunus Persica ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Sandy Loam ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Exchange Capacity ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Peach Tree ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Peach Trees

Peach (Prunus persica) trees were established and grown from 1996 to 1999 at the Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Bridgeton, N.J., to compare performance under four methods of orchard floor preparation: flat no-till, flat cultivated, mound unmulched, and mound mulched orchard floors. The experimental site was flat and the soil was a well-drained Aura gravelly sandy loam (61% sand, 31% silt, 8% clay) with a pH of 6.5, cation exchange capacity 5.7, and organic matter content of 2.0%. Soil moisture holding and gas exchange capacity determine the efficacy of mounding in peach orchards. Under these conditions, the method of orchard floor preparation had no effect on peach tree trunk cross sectional area (TCSA), fruit number per tree, fruit size, and yield. Thus, without irrigation, there was no advantage to the early performance of peach trees associated with orchard floor mounding on Aura gravelly sandy loam when situated on a flat terrain.

scholarly journals THE CHANGE OF SANDY SOIL PROPERTIES AFTER ADDING CHARCOAL PRODUCED FROM A TRADITIONAL KILN IN THE MEKONG DELTA, VIET NAM

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (42) ◽  
pp. 109-115
Author(s):  
Binh Phan Khanh Huynh ◽  
Tho Van Nguyen ◽  
Vien My Tran
Keyword(s):  
Soil Properties ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Sandy Soil ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Mekong Delta ◽  
Exchange Capacity ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Viet Nam

This study aimed to use charcoal derived from the bamboo and melaleuca produced by traditional kiln applied to sandy soil growing mustard green (Brassica juncea L.). The charcoals were applied at three ratio (1%,2%, and 3%, which correspond to 10, 20, and 30 g charcoal/kg soil in pots) and the control treatment without charcoal. Soil properties were investigated including bulk density, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), cation exchange capacity (CEC), organic matter content, total nitrogen, and total phosphorous. The results showed that bulk density decreased in charcoal-treated soils. pH and EC were in the suitable range for plants.Nutrients and CEC of the soil in the charcoal treatment were significantly higher compared with the control (CEC increase 6.8% to 16%; TC increase 80% to 115%; TN increase 37.5 to 75%). Green mustard growing on charcoalamended soil had greater height (higher 3% to 21%), bigger leaves, and higher yield (increase18% to 81%) than those of plants groomed in the control treatment. This study showed the potential of using charcoal as supplying nutrient to the poor soil. Moreover, the abundant of raw material and easy to produce, it is suitable for applying in the Mekong Delta, Viet Nam, and other countries with similar conditions and infrastructure. 

scholarly journals Fertilizer integration on cacao cum rubber: implications on cacao growth, yield, disease occurrence and profitability

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-196
Author(s):  
Noe S Mamon Jr
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Leaf Nitrogen ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Leaf Nitrogen Content ◽  
Dry Bean ◽  
Disease Occurrence

This study was conducted to enhance the growth and yield performance of cacao trees under mature rubber for one (1) fruiting season through the integration of urea and vermicompost. The experimental design was set in factorial Randomized Complete Block Design with a total of 15 treatment combinations. The treatments were three rates of urea (0, 100 and 200 g/tree) and five rates of vermicompost (0, 1.5, 3.0, 4.5 and 6.0 kg/tree). The trunk circumference, leaf length and width, number of pods developed and harvested, pod and bean character, soil OM%, leaf Nitrogen content and prevalence of pest and diseases were evaluated. The application of 200g urea per tree produced significant increase from 4.86 to 8.44 kg (73.66% increase) in weight of harvested pods and from 23.32 to 26.40 g/pod (13.21% increase) dry bean weight and significant decrease in the pod index from 43.39 to 38.45 (11.36% decrease). Moreover, the heaviest and thickest pod husk was obtained from plants applied with 100 grams urea + 1.5 kg vermicompost. The highest mean number of beans/pod was obtained from trees applied with 100 – 200 g urea + 1.5 – 3.0 kg vermicompost.  The soil organic matter content (%) and leaf N was slightly increased by application of fertilizer treatments. Pod borer infestation and nematode population were significantly affected by application of urea and vermicompost. Application of 100 g urea/tree or 3.5 bags/ha gave the highest return of investment and was the most profitable source of nutrient.

scholarly journals Reducción de la carga orgánica de aguas residuales tóxicas de los laboratorios de la unas mediante oxidación avanzada Foto – Fenton

2018 ◽  
pp. 31-41
Keyword(s):  
Waste Water ◽  
Organic Matter ◽  
Soil Analysis ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Toxic Waste ◽  
Significant Variable ◽  
Total Phenols ◽  
La Selva ◽  
Biodegradable Organic Matter

Reducción de la carga orgánica de aguas residuales tóxicas de los laboratorios de la unas mediante oxidación avanzada Foto – Fenton Gian Marco Castillo Avila, José Antonio Blaz Matienzo Universidad Nacional Agraria de la Selva, Av. Universitaria Km. 1.5 s/n, Tingo María-Perú Resumen Se investigó la reducción de la materia orgánica contenida en aguas residuales tóxicas proveniente de siete laboratorios de la Universidad Nacional Agraria de la Selva (Química General e Inorgánica, Fitoquimica, Análisis de Suelos, Bioquímica, Microscopia y Sanidad Animal) mediante el proceso Foto-Fenton solar. Para optimizar el proceso, se utilizó la metodología de superficie de respuesta, estudiando el efecto de los factores dosis de H2O2 y Fe (II) sobre la variable respuesta porcentaje de remoción de DQO. Previo al tratamiento se caracterizó el agua residual (DQO 10551 mgO2/L, DBO5 850 mgO2/L, fenoles totales 1740mg/L, nitratos 83250 mg/L, sulfatos 104402 mg/L y pH 2.8) cuyas concentraciones superan ampliamente los valores máximos admisibles. La concentración de Fe (II) fue la variable significativa sobre la remoción de la DQO. Con la optimización del proceso, se alcanzó remover un 95.3% de DQO, 67.88% de DBO5, 100% de fenoles totales 91.12% de nitratos y 90.4% de sulfatos, reduciendo la concentración de los parámetros hasta valores de: 495 mgO2/L, 273 mgO2/L, 0.002mg/L, 7312 mg/L y 10031 mg/L, respectivamente, los cuales se encuentran por debajo de los Valores Máximos Admisibles. Se logró incrementar el índice de biodegradabilidad (DBO5/DQO), partiendo de 0.08 de contenido de materia orgánica difícilmente biodegradable, hasta un óptimo de 0.57 de contenido de materia orgánica parcialmente biodegradable. Con lo que se comprueba que el agua residual tratada es menos toxica que el agua residual inicial. Descriptores: Aguas residuales, Foto-Fenton, Valores máximos admisible, biodegradabilidad. Abstract The reduction of the organic matter content in toxic waste water from the seven laboratories at the Universidad Nacional Agraria de la Selva (General Chemistry and Inorganic, Phytochemistry, Soil Analysis, Biochemistry, Microscopy and Animal Health) through the solar photo-Fenton process was researched. To optimize the process, the response surface methods were used, studying the dosing factors of H2O2 and Fe (II) on the variable, percentage of removal response of DQO (acronym in Spanish). Before treatment, the waste water was characterized (DQO 10551 mgO2/L, DBO5 850 mgO2/L, total phenols 1740mg/L, nitrates 83250 mg/L, sulfates 104402 mg/L and pH 2.8); having concentrations which greatly surpassed the maximum allowable values. The concentration of Fe (II) was the significant variable for the removal of the DQO. With the optimization of the process, it was possible to remove a 95.3% of the DQO, 67.88% of the DBO5 (acronym in Spanish), 100% of the total phenols, 91.12% of the nitrates and 90.4% of the sulfates was achieved, reducing the concentration of the parameters to values of: 495 mgO2/L, 273 mgO2/L, 0.002mg/L, 7312 mg/L and 10031 mg/L, respectively, which come in under the maximum allowable values. An increase in the biodegradable index (DBO5/DQO) was achieved, having started with 0.08 difficult biodegradable organic matter content, reaching an optimal 0.57 partially biodegradable organic matter content. With which, it is proven that the treated waste water is less toxic than the initial waste water. Keywords: waste water, Foto-Fenton, Maximum admissible values, biodegradability.

scholarly journals CHEMICAL AND MINERALOGICAL PROPERTIES OF ULTISOLS OF SASAMBA AREA, EAST KALIMANTAN

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
B.H. Prasetyo ◽  
N. Suharta ◽  
Subagyo H. ◽  
Hikmatullah Hikmatullah
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Exchange Capacity ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Point Of Zero Charge ◽  
East Kalimantan ◽  
Mineralogical Characteristics ◽  
Marginal Soils ◽  
Acid Reaction ◽  
Phosphate Fixation

Ultisols are a major group of marginal soils extensively found in the upland area of Indonesia. To better understand the potential of the Ultisols developed from claystone and sandstone in the Sasamba Integrated Economical Development Area in East Kalimantan, chemical and mineralogical characteristics of 27 Ultisols pedons consisting of 76 topsoil and 118 subsoil samples were investigated. Besides analysis and interpretation of data, relationships of several soil characteristics were constructed using simple regression. The results indicated that Ultisols showed acid to very acid reaction, had low content of organic matter and low base saturation. Soils generally exhibited net negative charge, and the point of zero charge was reached at pH 3.6. Both potential and available phosphates were low, and there was a trend that amorphous aluminum was responsible for phosphate fixation. The low content of exchangeable potassium in topsoil and subsoil indicated a positive correlation with potential potassium. Clay mineral was composed chiefly of kaolinite, with small amounts of illite, vermiculite, and quartz. The domination of kaolinite and low organic matter content causes the soils to have low cation exchange capacity. Soil management in this area should be focused on building up and maintaining soil fertility, and applying appropriate soil conservation techniques to minimize erosion. To obtain sustained productivity, various soil amendments including the use of farm and/or green manure, liming with agricultural lime, and application of rock phosphate and K fertilizers were highly recommended.

Soil fertility and leaf nutrient status of litchi orchard sites

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-149
Author(s):  
Tasnim Zannat ◽  
Farhana Firoz Meem ◽  
Rubaiat Sharmin Promi ◽  
Umme Qulsum Poppy ◽  
MK Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Particle Density ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Nutrient Status ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Total N ◽  
Available N ◽  
Dominant Soil ◽  
Physico Chemical

Twelve soil and twelve leaf samples were collected from twelve litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) orchards from different locations of Dinajpur to evaluate some physico-chemical properties and nutrient status of soil, and concentration of nutrients in litchi leaf. The pH of the soil varied from very strong acidic to medium acidic (4.8 - 5.7), organic matter content varied from 0.84 - 1.88%, EC varied from 302.4 - 310.2 μS/cm. The dominant soil textural class was clay loam. The average particle density was 2.49g/cm3. Total N, P, K and S in soils were 0.053 - 0.180%, 0.02 - 0.07%, 0.046 - 0.370 meq/100 g, and 0.015 - 0.028%, respectively. Available N, P, K, S, Zn, Fe, Mn and B in soils 30.40 - 57.8 mg/kg, 10.53 - 14.33 mg/kg, 0.03 - 0.32 meq/100 g, 20.03-34.80 mg/kg, 0.68-1.50 μg/g, 31.8 - 41.5 μg/g, 6.75 - 7.39 μg/g and 0.25-0.51 μg/g, respectively. The concentration of total N, P, K, S, Zn and Mn in the leaf were 1.74 - 2.20%, 0.11 - 0.188%, 0.104- 0.198%, 0.129 - 0.430%, 12 - 14 μg/g and 30 - 74 μg/g, respectively. The overall results indicated that the fertility status of the soils under the litchi plantation in the Dinajpur area are medium fertile. So, farmers could be advised to grow litchi plants after applying amendments to the soils to improve the physico-chemical properties in the Dinajpur area of Bangladesh. Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 30(2): 141-149, 2021 (July)

scholarly journals Relationship of soil properties to fractionation, bioavailability and mobility of lead and zinc in soil

2008 ◽  
Vol 53 (No. 5) ◽  
pp. 225-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Finžgar ◽  
P. Tlustoš ◽  
D. Leštan
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Soil Organic Matter ◽  
Soil Properties ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Contaminated Soils ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Clay Content ◽  
Exchange Capacity ◽  
Matter Content

Sequential extractions, metal uptake by <i>Taraxacum officinale</i>, Ruby&rsquo;s physiologically based extraction test (PBET) and toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP), were used to assess the risk of Pb and Zn in contaminated soils, and to determine relationships among soil characteristics, heavy metals soil fractionation, bioavailability and leachability. Regression analysis using linear and 2nd order polynomial models indicated relationships between Pb and Zn contamination and soil properties, although of small significance (<i>P</i> < 0.05). Statistically highly significant correlations (<i>P</i> < 0.001) were obtained using multiple regression analysis. A correlation between soil cation exchange capacity (CEC) and soil organic matter and clay content was expected. The proportion of Pb in the PBET intestinal phase correlated with total soil Pb and Pb bound to soil oxides and the organic matter fraction. The leachable Pb, extracted with TCLP, correlated with the Pb bound to carbonates and soil organic matter content (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> = 69%). No highly significant correlations (<i>P</i> < 0.001) for Zn with soil properties or Zn fractionation were obtained using multiple regression.

scholarly journals Organic Matter Clogging Results in Undeveloped Hardpan and Soil Mineral Leakage in the Rice Terraces in the Philippine Cordilleras

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 3158
Author(s):  
Tomoyo Kurozumi ◽  
Yasushi Mori ◽  
Hiroaki Somura ◽  
Milagros O-How
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Soil Analysis ◽  
Influencing Factor ◽  
Soil Layer ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Water Infiltration ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Infiltration Process ◽  
Soil Nutrition

Rice terraces in Cordillera, Philippines, a world cultural heritage site, are threatened by the risk of collapse. It is crucial to manage these rice terraces for their conservation, while simultaneously practicing traditional farming. We examined the soil environment and investigated its effects on rice terrace conservation, by focusing on the hardpan condition; infiltration process, which is related to the collapse of rice terraces; and soil nutrition conditions in these sites. Field survey and soil analysis revealed that in areas where the hardpan was not sufficiently developed and water infiltration was effectively suppressed, organic matter content was significantly high, suggesting organic matter clogging. In these rice terraces, the amounts of P, K, Ca, and Mn were significantly low, showing the mineral leaching under reductive soil conditions. Therefore, hardpan formation, rather than organic matter clogging, is essential for the suppression of infiltration and prevention of potential terrace collapse. Because hardpan formation or organic matter clogging cannot be identified from the surface of flooded rice paddies, it is difficult to identify the influencing factor. Thus, we suggest that the hard soil layer should be checked before the planting season and drainage is allowed after the cropping season in the rainy season.

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