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Effect of Bio- and Synthetic- Polymers on Enhancing Soil Physical Properties and Lettuce Plant Production

A. M. Abd El-Hafez, Enas, A. Hassan, A. A. Saad El-Dein & Sodaf, A. Ahmed · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

Most of new reclaimed soils in Egypt are light to medium in texture. They are mainly poor in physical and hydro-physical soil quality such as porosity, water retention capacity and available water content. The objective is to assess some bio-polymers and synthetic polymers to tes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2019/46387

Influence of Foliar Application with Plant Aqueous Extracts on Growth, Yield and Chemical Constituents of Chamomile

Yasmin M. R. Abdellatif & Hemmat, A. Ibrahim · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

The main target of sustainable agriculture including organic farming is to use natural compounds such as plant aqueous extracts to elevate plant growth and productivity. The subject of the present study is to determine the plant growth and inflorescences production, some biochemi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2019/46028

The African Paleotropical Influence on the Biogeography of the Flora of Jazan, KSA

A. N. Al-Gifri, Wael T. Kasem, Rania S. Shehata & Marwa M. Eldemerdash · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

Aims: To put all selected species in their proper place as in the phytogeographical affinities for each region. Study Design: Field and jazan herbarium design was used in this study. Place and Duration of Study: A total of 201 plant species were selected from Jazan of Saudi Arabi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2019/46160

Studying Impact of Vitamins Application on Growth of Wheat Plantlets Cultured In vitro

Khadija. M. Misratia & Rabha. M. Mansur · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

The present study aimed to investigate physiological and biochemical responses of wheat plantlets to application of concentrations of vitamins. In general, the data point out that addition of low concentrations of vitamins to MS media greatly improved most vegetative growth crite...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/45415

Variability of Soil Chemical Properties in Rice Field of South-Western Bangladesh

Must. Alima Rahman, Md. Tipu Sultan & Shaikh Motasim Billah · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Chemical properties of soil of an area control the type of crops to be grown. Chemical characteristics of soil represent the nature of genetic process, its development and nutrient status. Crop production in the saline soil is constrained by salt accumulation in the root zone. So...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2019/44930

Microbial Isolates for Enhancement of Seed Germination

P. Dhasarathan, S. Nithica, S. Aparna, K. Cholapandian & A. J. A. Ranjithsingh · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Bacteria that colonise plant roots and promote plant growth are referred to as Plant Growth- Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR). Rhizobium bacterial isolated from soil samples (PEC 1 and PEC 2) collected from prathyusa college garden soil. The emergence of seedlings, from the seed at...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/44901

Nutrients Load in Ponds Both Water and Soil Due to Application of Different Levels of Carbon and Nitrogen with Feeding

Md. Ariful Islam, Naima Nusrat, Md. Zulfikar Khan, Shaikh Motasim Billah, Md. Sadiqul Amin & Kazi Ahmed Kabir · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Application of different types of feeds, fertilisers or food based nutrients in ponds results in the accumulation of high levels nitrogen, phosphorous and organic carbon in water and bottom soil. Farmers can use pond water as an irrigation source while soil as a fertility source...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/44848

Isolation and Characterisation of Particulate Organic Matter in Some Soils of Ganges Meander Floodplain and Ganges Tidal Floodplain of Bangladesh

Rikta Khatun, Md. Zulfikar Khan & Md. Sadiqul Amin · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

The research was conducted with six representative soil series of Ganges Meander Floodplain and Ganges Tidal Floodplain of Bangladesh during the period of September, 2016 to March, 2017 to isolate and characterise the active fraction of particulate organic matter and its effect o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/44908

Impact of Nitrogen Forms and Levels on Yield and Quality of Rice in Kirinyaga and Kisumu Counties Kenya

Ntinyari Winnie & Joseph P. Gweyi-Onyango · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Nitrogen is one of the most limiting elements in crop production. The lack of nitrogen is even more pronounced in Sub-Saharan African as farmers are poor and cannot afford the required amount for crop production. Depending on form, nitrogen is known to affect the uptake of other...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/44658

Prediction of Nitrogen Application in Maize Based on the Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)

Lawal, Babatunde Akeem, Raji, Ibrahim Akintunde, O. Egedegbe, Godfrey & A. M. Omogoye · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Aims: To determine the quantity of nitrogen required for vegetative, yield and yield components of maize and to predict these attributes using the normalised difference vegetative index. Study Design: Experiment was carried out in randomized complete block design five treatments...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/43886

Effects of Green Manuring and Nitrogen Levels on the Yield and Yield Attributes of Maize (Zea mays L.)

A. K. Ibrahim, S. A. Ibrahim, N. Voncir & A. M. Hassan · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

A Field experiments were conducted from 2015 to 2016 wet seasons at the Teaching and Research of the Leventist Farm, Tumu Akko local Government area, Gombe State, to evaluate the effect of incorporated legumes and nitrogen levels on yield and yield attributes of maize. The treatm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2017/39905

Infiltration Models Validation in a Sandy Loam Soil in Zing, Taraba State

H. J. Philip, S. A. Gisilanbe, A. T. Gani & T. W. Joram · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Predicting the infiltration characteristics for soils is crucial for proper management and sustainable use of soil and water resources for prevention of soil erosion. The study was carried out to evaluate the infiltration models by measuring the field infiltration rate on sandy l...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/42878

Evaluation of Nitrogen Sources and Polymer Coated Fertilizers on Wheat Yield in Sandy Soil

Rehab H. Hegab · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Controlled-release fertilizers are the novel and most technically advanced way of supplying mineral nutrients to crops. Compared to conventional fertilizers, their gradual pattern of nutrient release better meets plant needs, minimizes leaching, and therefore improves fertilizer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/44164

Study on the Effectiveness of Natural Organic Fertilizers on Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz.) Cultivation

Kay Zar Linn & Phyu Phyu Myint · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Aims: In this study, the field experiment was performed to study the soil properties changes, tuber yield and nutritional quality of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz.) using organic fertilizers. Study Design:  Two organic fertilizers treatments; Natural (wood ash 740 kg/ha + bat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/42912

Effect of Different Sources of Potassium on the Nutrient Status of Saline Calcareous Soil and Carrot (Daucus carota L.) Yield and Quality

Khaled A. Shaban, Mohsen S. Mahrous, Seham M. Abdel-Azeem & Rama T. Rashad · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Aims: A field experiment was performed in a saline calcareous soil. Its aim was to evaluate the fertilization effects of potassium (K) from different sources in the form of a liquid solution sprayed on both plant and soil on some soil properties and on the carrot (Daucus carota L...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/42631