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Responses of Early Growth of Maize (Zea mays L,) to Foliar Fertilizers Application in Hydroponics Environment

Chikodinaka N. Okereke, Zsolt Csintalan & Chinenye E. Okereke · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2017

The present study investigates the effect of foliar fertilization on the yield and biomass of maize seedlings. Maize seedlings were grown in a nutrient solution containing macro- and micro-nutrients and thereafter, fertilizer solutions were applied on leaf surface under high yiel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2017/33573

A Comparative Analysis of Ginger Cultivation Methods in Kurmin-Jatau, District of Jaba Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Samaila Alhassan Sati & Gideon Bala · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2017

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the Flatbed, Mound or Raised and Ridges tillage practices to identify the best with relatively higher yield of ginger but with minimum soil erosion problems. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Kurmin-Jatau, Jaba Lo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2017/34183

Evaluation of Proportionate Combinations of Indigenous Rice Bran and Mineral Fertilizer for Improved Performance of Tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum) under Low Fertile Soil Conditions

P. A. Babajide, T. O. Modupeola, R. O. Yusuf, O. S. Oyatokun & T. S. Gbadamosi · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2017

Under tropical soil conditions, where soils are mostly marginal and deliberate fallowing of farmlands is very uncommon, integration of two or more different fertilizer materials, at pre-determined proportions, may be beneficial to soil quality improvement and enhanced crop produc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2017/33768

Iron Overload in the Root Environment of Rice (Oryza sativa- L) with a Miserable Nutrients Specification

Tarun Saikia & Jinamoni Bhuyan · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2017

In waterlogged soils under low pH, Fe2+ availability increases and may reach toxic levels. The conditions of iron toxicity are quite well established over the World. The physiological effects of Fe2+ within plant with subsequent plants’ nutrients status are well documented in man...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2017/33653

Enhanced Growth and Yield of Lowland Rice (Oryza sativa L.) with Greenshield Organic-based Fortified Foliar Fertilizer

Jiryk R. Montifalcon & Alminda M. Fernandez · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2017

This study was conducted from December 2015 to March 2016 at the rice field area of the University of Southeastern Philippines, Mabini Campus, Compostela Valley Province. It was conducted to evaluate the bioefficacy of Greenshield Organic-Based Fortified Foliar Fertilizer (GOFFF)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJSSPN/2017/33267