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Effect of Organic Source of Nutrients on Soil Physico-Chemical Properties, Growth and Yield of Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)

Srijana Bhattarai, Sandesh Bhatta, C. P. Shriswastav & Jeevan Subedi · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2023

Organic source of nutrient has effect on soil physico-chemical properties, growth and yield of cabbage. To determine the effect of organic source of nutrients on soil physio-chemical properties, growth and yield of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata), field experiment was c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i1171

Mapping Coffee Tree Fertilizer Requirements in Côte d’Ivoire

Eboa Christophe Ghislain Eponon, Konan Didier Kouamé, Didier Snoeck, Zoumana Konaté, Maméri Camara, Mamadou Cherif & Daouda Koné · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2023

Coffee production in Côte d'Ivoire has been declining sharply for more than twenty years due to degradation in soil fertility status. The objective of this study was to map the mineral requirements of coffee trees in different production regions and to recommend immediate and lon...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i1170

Enhancing Drought Tolerance of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) Through Potassium and Boron Application

Iqra Zaheen, Hafsa Naeem, Muhammad Ateeq, Muhammad Afzal, Sanaullah ., Nimra Shahzadi & Burhan Khalid · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2023

Aims: Pakistan is facing a severe water shortage and the situation is further aggravated due to elevated temperature, leading to drastic yield reduction of quinoa. Hence, there is a dire need to maintain or increase agricultural production by utilizing sustainable methods of prod...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i1169

Effect of Different Soil Types and Plant Densities on Growth Dynamic and Yield of Sweet Corn (Zea mays L.) in Peninsular Malaysia

Sebrina Shahniza Saiin, Mohd Firdaus Ismail, Roslan Ismail & Sabrina Abdul Razak · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2023

Aims: Soils and plant densities are two of the major factors affecting sweet corn growth and yield. Although many worldwide studies were done to evaluate the effect of these factors on sweet corn, it is still necessary to do more study in this area because environmental factors w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2023/v9i1164

Impact of Topography on Soil Properties in Delboatwaro Subwatershed, Southern Ethiopia

Befekadu Gebrehanna, Sheleme Beyene & Girma Abera · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2022

Soil characterization and classification are prerequisites for better agricultural productivity and sustainable soil fertility management. This study was previously conducted to characterize and classify DelboAtwaro, a watershed in southern Ethiopia. Three pedons classes were ins...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i4166

An Experimental Study to Evaluate the Action of Zincum Phosphoricum of Various Potencies against Boron Induced Toxicity in Solanum lycopersicum through Hydrophonic System

T. Surekha & G. Maniprasad · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2022

Agro homoeopathy is a boon now a days, where homoeopathy is acting like a fertilizer, insecticide and add more nutritive value. It is helping the public with organic veggies. This study is regarding boron toxicity in Solanum lycopersicum, where with hydrophonic system boron toxic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i4167

Effect of Micaschist Powder in Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) Farming on Ferrallitic Soils of Mbandjock (Cameroon, Central Africa)

Arliane Nicole Tchekambou Tetchou, Josiane Demlabin Sonmo, Armanda Nguiffo, Jean Pierre Tchouankoue, Jean Pierre Nguetnkam & Suzi Huff Theodoro · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2022

This study evaluates the fertilizing potential of micaschist powder in sugarcane farming on ferrallitic soils of the Mbandjok area in Cameroon. These soils are poor in exchangeable cations and assimil able phosphorus, very acidic, with low to moderate CEC. An experimental design,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i4165

The Influence of the Invasive Plant Taraxacum officinale (FH Wigg) on Soil Characteristics

Anietie G. Ezekiel, Omodot T. Umoh, Adanma R. Nwachukwu, Augustine O. Oghenekevwe & Victoria E. Uyoh · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2022

The study which was aimed at detecting the effects of the properties of Taraxacum officinale on the characteristics of the soils was carried out in a garden in Use Offot Community in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state using the purposive sampling method. The samples were collected at a depth o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i4163

Effect of Nitrogen Levels on Growth, Yield Attributes and Yield of Hybrid Varieties of Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Divya Singh, Atish Yadav, Ankur Tripathi, Subhendu Singh & Anil Kumar Singh · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2022

A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of different Nitrogen levels on the yield performance of four rice hybrid in two consecutive Monsoon Season of 2020 and 2021. The experiment was conducted at Agronomy Research Farm, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agricu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i4162

Change of Some Soil Physical Properties in Newly Reclaimed Soils Following Poor Soil Management: A Case Study in Al-Qasasin, Egypt

E. A. Abou Hussien, N. H. Abou-Baker, M. S. M. Abou Al Fotoh & E. K. M. Kotb · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2022

Background: In newly reclaimed areas, some improper farming practices like using heavy machines in tillage, adding excessive quantity of fertilizers, irrigation by flooding method and intensity cultivation could affect the soil physical properties. Objective‎: Therefore, eighty s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i3161

Influence of Wastes of Taro Leaf, Sugar Beet and Saw Dust on Physiochemical Parameters of Produced Vermicompost

Yasser Thabet A. Moustafa, Nabil S. A. Mustafa, Mohamad F. El-Dahshouri, Sameh Mohamed Mohamed El-Sawy Ghonim, Raghda Zuhair, Lixin Zhang & M. A. Hassoub · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2022

Climatic change and its negative impacts may consider as one of the big global challenges, and eliminate soil and water availability time by time. Adding organic fertilizers (i.e.  vermicompost) as soil amelioration may consider as one of effective approaches in order to recover...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i3160

Impact of Fortified Nano Zinc and Iron Composite Capsules on Growth, Yields and Nutrients Accumulation in Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.) and Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.)

K. Himani, Shri Ram & Shubham A. Durgude · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2022

Synthesized composites were characterized through UV-spectrophotometer, XRD, SEM, EDX and FTIR analysis. SEM and EDX images confirmed surface morphology of ordinary mesoporous nano silica (mNs) and Fe & Zn embedded mNs. In XRD pattern of mNs peaks absence indicate that nano s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i3159

Growth, Yield and Grain Arsenic Concentration of Rice Cultivars under Varying Levels of Soil Arsenic Contamination

M. Rafiqul Islam, Samina Nasrin Borna, M. R. K. Menon & Shofiqul Islam · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2022

Arsenic (As) contamination in groundwater is a severe and widespread problem in Bangladesh and their exposure cause a serious health hazard in human history. A pot experiment was conducted in the net-house of the Department of Soil Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mym...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i330141

Comparison of Infiltration Rates of Soils for Run-Off Management and Irrigation Planning in Makurdi Benue State, Nigeria

A. O. Adaikwu, V. M. Samson & J. Judge · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2022

Understanding of initial infiltration rates and steady state infiltration rates of soil is very important for runoff management and irrigation scheduling. Therefore, a field experiment was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i330140

Achievement of Target Yield by Using Required Quantitative Fertilizers in Rice Crop Cultivation by Using Optimum Solutions

Jyotirmayee Dash & Mamata Kuila · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2022

Studies of soil-based tests pertaining to different crops in Vindhyan alluvial plains from 2001 to 2004 show effect of production on specific rice crop by IR-36 testing leveraging on soil stoichiometric testing and recommended balanced fertilizers and organic matter amelioration...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i230138