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Evaluation of Methods of Adding Chitosan and Potassium Silicate on Some Soil Fertility and Cowpea (Vigna ungiculata) Plant Productivity

Marwa A. Ahmed, Mohamed I. Mohaseb, Nashwa, M. El-Sheikh & Khaled A. Shaban · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2024

This work aims to evaluate two methods of chitosan and potassium silicate application in 10, 15, and 20 days water irrigation on soil fertility and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) productivit. A field experiment was conducted in saline soil located in Sahl El-Hossinia at El-Sharkia Go...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2024/v10i1205

Effect of Shifting Cultivation on Soil health and Microbial Diversity in Junnar Taluka of Pune District

P. Vasudevan, R. G. Jaybhaye & S. Panicker · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2023

Background: Swidden cultivation, slash and burn cultivation, and bush-fallow agriculture are other names for shifting cultivation. Around the world, its name is different. Crop type and farming methods have an impact on the physico-chemical properties of the soil. Soil health is...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i4204

Physical and Hydrodynamic Textural Parameters of Soils: The Case of the Rubber Plantations of the Centre National de Recherche Agronomique (CNRA) Anguédédou in South-Eastern Côte d'Ivoire

Konan Djézou, Koffi Antoine, Essehi Jean Lopez, Yao Guy Fernand, Lekadou Takra Thierry, Soro Dogniméton & Obouayeba Samuel · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2023

The rubber tree, a species of Amazonian forest tree, is cultivated for its latex, which is rich in natural rubber. Its cultivation is of economic, social, climatic and environmental importance. However, it is often accused of destroying the soil. To clear up this misunderstanding...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i4203

Amended Crop Wastes Compost Affect Soil Chemical Properties and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.) in Nigeria Savanna

Kekong, M. A. · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2023

Aims: To evaluate the efficacy of poultry droppings amended cocoa pod husk and rice mill wastes, as a substitute for costly inorganic fertilizers on some soil properties and yield of maize. Study Design: Experiment was laid in randomized complete block design. Place and Duration...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i4202

Effects of Source and Rates of Potassium Fertilizer on Yield Traits and Potassium Use Efficiency of Potato in a Kenyan Ferralsol

Anthony O. Oketch, Jonah K. Ngeno, Lucas K. Ngode, Josiah C. Chiveu & Harrison Churu · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2023

Aims: Potassium (K) is one of the nutrient elements taken up in large amounts by potatoes, yet there is little research output on K fertilization of the crop in Kenya, due to the assumption that its natural soil reserves are sufficient for the production of most crops. The study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i4201

Influence of Charcoal, Manure and Fertilizer Soil Amendment on Growth of Grevillea robusta Nursery Seedlings

Shadrack Kinyua Inoti, Alice Adongo Onyango, Peter Murithi Angaine & Jesse Omondi Owino · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2023

Soil amendment is vital especially in tree nurseries that are located away from the forest areas. Grevillea robusta seedlings are high nutrient demanders. An experiment was set up for a period of 8 months in 2021 at Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya to determine the effect of soil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i4200

Contribution of Cattle Dung as an Alternative to Mineral Fertilization of Soils in Tomato (Lycopersicom esculenta) Production

Konate Zoumana, Koffi Kouakou Stanislas, Kone Mamourou, Bakayoko Sidiky & Camara Maméri · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2023

The use of chemical fertilizers, which in the long term constitutes a source of environmental degradation, has led farmers to use organic sources as alternative soil amendments. However, use of organic fertilizers alone may not restore the fertility of highly degraded soils, henc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i4199

Varietal Response of Cola Species to Fertilizer Application on Field Establishment, Growth, Development and Canopy Characteristics

Famuwagun Idowu Babadele, Medinat Idowu Akeredolu & Olaiya Peter Aiyelari · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2023

Responses of Cola nitida and Cola acuminata to NPK and Super-gro fertilizers on seedling development, field establishment, and canopy characteristics were investigated in 2019-2020. Seedlings of the two Cola species were transplanted as a randomized complete block design with thr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i4198

Individual-Based Modelling for Predicting Dry Matter Accumulation in Juveniles of Indian Olive Raised under Different Soil Treatments

Mayank Tripathi · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2023

Dry matter accumulation data for juvenile Indian Olive saplings was modelled using linear and non- linear regression models. The data was gathered bimonthly and for two years i.e., twelve readings. Linear, Quadratic, Power, Sigmoid, and Exponential models performed quite well for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i4197

The Role of Zeolite and NPK Fertilizer on Maize (Zea mays L.) Growth in Inceptisol, Southern Solok District

Syafrul Affendi, Jamilah, Isril Berd, Sunadi, Widodo Haryoko, Zulman Harja Utama & Prima Novia · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2023

The research objective was to determine the role of zeolite in increasing the efficiency of NPK fertilizer on the growth and yield of maize in Inceptisol Southern Solok. This research was conducted in July - November 2022, in Sangir District, Southern Solok Regency, West Sumatra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i4195

Effect of Indole Butyric Acid and Zinc Sulphate in Different Media on Rooting of Olive Cuttings

Muhammad Afzal, Hafsa Naeem, Muhammad Waqas, Isbah Akhtar, Razaullah, Imranullah, Sabeen Alam, Monaza Tehseen & Sanaullah · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2023

Olive (Olea europaea L.) is an oil fruit crop with the physiological potential to survive and produce in rain-fed areas. In Pakistan, it is grown in upper Punjab and Baluchistan due to their climate suitability for better production. Due to the increasing trend of olive oil, peop...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i4196

Phytostimulatory Potential of Turan Biostimulant on the Growth and Yield of Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis (Pechay)

Joel L. Adorada, Arlan L. Adorada & Jessamyn Recuenco-Adorada · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2023

The growth and yield of pechay affected by Turan Biostimulant under field conditions were studied in Oogong, Sta. Cruz, Laguna Philippines to evaluate its effects and determine its best level for the optimum growth and yield of pechay. Turan is a patented high-analysis formulatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i4193

Effect of Foliar Application of Boron, Zinc and Manganese on Growth, Yield and Oil Contents of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

Habiba Amin, Ali Habib, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Umer Hameed, Muhammad Wassi, Muzammal Manzoor, Ghulam Abbas, Shahid Nazeer & Muhammad Sajjad · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2023

A field trial was conducted to assess the effect of exogenously applied boron, zinc and manganese on growth, yield and oil contents of sunflower at Research Area, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad during Spring, 2019. Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) was used for the a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i4194

Effect of Integrated Nitrogen Management on Growth and Yield of Okra at Sundarbazar, Lamjung, Nepal

Niraj K.C., Diwas Bhugai, Keshar Bahadur Khatri & Prashant Rijal · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2023

Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) is a crucial approach to improving the sustainable yield of crops in an environmentally friendly manner. In this study, a field experiment was conducted at Lamjung Campus, Sundarbazar, Lamjung, from March 2022 to June 2022 to evaluate the effe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i4192

Effects of Nitrogen Concentration on Growth, Yield and Phytochemical Content of Persicaria minor Cultivated Using Hydroponics System

Yaseer Suhaimi Mohd, A. H. S. Mirfat, Z. A. Siti Nurzahidah & M. R. Muhammad Faris · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2023

Persicaria minor or locally known as kesum from the family Polygonaceae is a common herbal plant found in Malaysia. Hydroponic cultivation of kesum using deep water culture (DWC) system can be an alternative option for kesum growers in increasing crop yields. The deep water cultu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i4191