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Dry Matter Yield and NPK Uptake of Sweet Corn as Influenced by Fertilizer Application

Ronley C. Canatoy · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Field experiment was conducted to determine the impact of fertilizer on the dry matter and nutrient uptake of sweet corn (Zea mays L. var Saccharata) under conventional tillage operation at the research station in Central Mindanao University of the Institute of Plant Breeding-Uni...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/42605

Influence of Organic Fertilizer (Nomau®) on Soil, Leaf Nutrient Content, Growth and Yield of Physic Nut (Jatropha curcas) in Makurdi, North Central, Nigeria

A. C. Onwu, N. D. Osujieke, A. T. Gani & A. Ali · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Aim: The aim of investigation was to evaluate the influence of organic fertilizer on soil, leaf nutrient content, growth and yield of Physic nut in Makurdi, North Central, Nigeria. Study Design: The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design and replicated tric...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/42090

The Effect of Some Growth Regulators Foliar Sprayed with the Fertilization by Fe and Zn on the Yield and Quality of Lentil Grown in Sandy Soil

Rashad A. Hussien, Rama T. Rashad, Faten, A. El-Kamar & Mohamed S. Mohamed · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Aims: A field experiment has been carried out under the sandy soil conditions. Its aim was to evaluate the effect of some plant growth regulators (PGRs) foliar sprayed along with the fertilization by Fe and/or Zn on the lintel (Lens culinaris Medikus) yield and quality. Study Des...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/42897

Effect of Trachyte Powder, Human Urine and Reserved Water from Cooked Beans on Andosols Fertility in Cameroonian Western Highlands

J. C. Fopoussi Tuebue, S. D. Basga, P. Tematio & J. P. Nguetnkam · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Soil fertilization is one of the major way to sustain crop production. In the present paper, fertilization trials were carried out on Andosols developed on trachyte in the upper part of the Bambouto Mountains with trachyte powder, human urine, and reserved water from cooked beans...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/41999

Enhancement of Seed Zinc and Iron Density in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata): A Physiological Approach

Namita Yadav & Yogesh Kumar Sharma · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

The present study was conducted to enhance the zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) concentration in cowpea (V. unguiculata L.) var. Rituraj using physiological approach. Cowpea was grown in soil-pot culture subjected to soil application at presowing and foliar application of Zn, Fe and their...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/42093

Effects of Vermicompost on the Growth and Yield of Sweet Corn in Bukidnon, Philippines

Ronley C. Canatoy · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Aims: To determine the influence of fertilizer on the growth and yield of sweet corn grown under Bukidnon, Philippines condition. Place and Duration of Study: Research Station of IPB-UPLB, Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines on February 2016 to May 2016. Me...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/42273

Geostatistical Evaluation of Spatial Variability of Selected Soil Physical Properties under Different Crops in Ado Ekiti, Nigeria

G. O. Awe, O. O. Nurudeen, A. A. Amiola, G. D. Ojeniyi & T. B. Tutuola · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

The characterization of spatial variability of soil physical and chemical characteristics is very important for precision farming and managing agricultural production. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the spatial variability of selected physical properties o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/41181

Effect of Planting Density on Production of Acacia Plantations in Northeast Vietnam

Tran Van Do, Dang Van Thuyet, Nguyen Toan Thang, Phung Dinh Trung, Ly Thi Thanh Huyen, Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong, Dang Hai Ha, Nguyen Van Tuan, Le Thi Hanh, Hoang Thi Nhung & Tran Hong Van · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Acacia plantations have been contributing to national economic and livelihood of millions people living in rural areas of Vietnam. It has been widely planted and accounted for nearly 50% areas of plantations in Vietnam. In this study, different planting densities including 1,110...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/41258

Irrigation Suitability of Cheffa Valley Water Resources at Oromiya Special Zone in Ethiopia

Ali Seid, Muktar Mohammed & Seid Mohammed · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

To achieve sustainable irrigated agriculture in potential areas of the country better understanding of the extent, type and distribution of soluble salts are decisive for effective control of soil salinity and sodicity problems. In line with this, this study was conducted in Kemi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/40577

Effects of Cowpea Residues, Chicken Manure and Partially Acidulated Phosphate Rock on the Fertility of Two Acid Soils for Maize Production in Lusaka- Zambia

Miriam Nyau & Victor Shitumbanuma · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Aim: To assess the use of chicken manure pellets, partially acidulated phosphate rock (PAPR) and cowpea residues to enhance the fertility and productivity of two Kandiustalfs in Zambia. Methodology: Six treatments; chicken manure, PAPR, cowpea residues, chicken manure with PAPR,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/38647

Response of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) and Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) to Different Levels of NPK Fertilizer Application in Cassava/Sesame Intercrop in Makurdi, Nigeria

J. A. Idoko, T. Iorlamen & E. E. Ameh · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Field experiments was conducted during the 2014 and 2015 growing seasons at the Teaching and Research farm of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi to evaluate the response of cassava and sesame to different rates of fertilizer NPK 20:10:10 application under intercroppin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/40339

Agronomic and Yield Parameters of CHC202 Maize (Zea mays L) Variety Influenced by Different Doses of Chemical Fertilizer (NPK) in Bali Nyonga, North West Region Cameroon

Denis Tange Achiri, Mbah Humphrey Mbaatoh & Dominic Njualem · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the agronomic and yield performance of CHC202 maize (Zea mays) variety as influenced by different doses of chemical fertilizer (NPK – 20:10:10) in Bali Nyonga, North West Region of Cameroon. Study Design: Four treatments (0 g, 4 g, 8 g...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2017/39583

Characterization and Classification of Soils along Toposequence of Gobeya Sub-Watershed, South Wello Zone, Ethiopia

Seid Mohammed, Kibebew Kibret & Muktar Mohammed · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

A reconnaissance soil survey was conducted to characterize soil properties and classified the soil according based on toposequence from 2012 to 2013 at Gobeya sub-watershed of Tehuledere District, South Wello Zone of Amhara Region of Ethiopia. The topographic map (1:50,000) was u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2017/38426

Different Nitrogen Fertilisation and Its Results on the Development of Plinia cauliflora Seedlings

Tauane Santos Brito, Lenir Aparecida Buss, João Paulo Fonesi de Carvalho, Renan Pan, Tatiane Eberling & Idiana Marina Dalastra · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Aims: The objective of this research was to evaluate the seedling development of Jabuticaba when submitted to different nitrogen fertilisations in two periods of development at a greenhouse. Study Design:  The experimental design was of random blocks. Place and Duration of Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2017/38378

Properties and Sensibility to Physical Degradation of Soils under Cotton Cropping in Korola Watershed, Sikasso Region, Mali

Habibatou Sangaré, Drissa Diallo & Issa Kassogué · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2018

Soil physical, chemical and biological degradation is a global problem, which must be monitored by each country in order to have better decision-making for agriculture and environment. In this case, study has been undertaken in Mali at agricultural watershed scale. The present pa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2017/38075