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Soil Chemical Properties as Influenced by Long Term Manuring and Nitrogen Fertilization in Bangladesh

Fahamida Akter, Md. Mizanur Rahman & Md. Ashraful Alam · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

Organic fertilizers are enriched in plant nutrients which may enhance the soil chemical properties. However, studies on the effect of long term fertilization on soil chemical attributes is yet lacking in Bangladesh. Therefore, an experiment was conducted to assess the changes of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v4i430049

Screening Winged Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus (L) DC) Accessions Using Agronomic Characters

Lawal, Babatunde Akeem, M. A. Azeez, Egedegbe, Godfrey, Raji, Ibrahim Akintunde, A. M. Omogoye & Akintola, Ezekiel Kayode · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

Aim: This research aimed at screening winged bean accessions using morphological characters. Study Design: The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design and replicated three times. Place and Duration of Study: The experiment was carried out at the Teaching and R...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v4i330048

Effect of the Organic and NPK Fertilizers on the Growth and Yield of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam) in the Centre of Côte d’Ivoire

Bakayoko Sidiky, Konate Zoumana, Dibi Konan Evrard Brice & Kouassi Jean Hugues Martial · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

In Côte d’Ivoire, the sweet potato is little cultivated but stays however a culture of pension and a food mattering in certain regions. This study was conducted to assess the effect of the application of mineral (NPK 15-15-15, NPK 12-22-22) and organic (poultry manure) fertilizer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v4i330047

Impact of Trichoderma Enhanced Composting Technology in Improving Soil Productivity

M. A. Matin, M. N. Islam, N. Muhammad & M. H. Rahman · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

Objectives: The study was conducted to determine (i) suitable waste, its quantity and dose of Trichoderma harzianum suspension and (ii) the impact of tricho-compost application on soil productivity. Materials and Methods: Soil properties were tested before and after application o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v4i330046

Effect of Biofertilizer on Growth and Yield Characteristics of Zea mays L. in Different Ecological Zones in Kenya

Ashmitha S. Kumar, Wekha N. Wafula & Nicholas K. Korir · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

In order to reduce the dependence on chemical fertilizers, alternative methods should be developed which will provide nutrients to plants. The increased cost of inorganic fertilizers, including their inability to condition the soil and their polluting effect on the environment, h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v4i330045

Inter & Active Effect of Tillage and Nitrogen Fertilizer on Maize (Zea mays L.) Performance on a Humid Alfisol Southwestern, Nigeria

Michael Rotimi Olojugba & Ibiloye, John Olufemi · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

A field trial was conducted in 2017 to investigate the interactive effect of the land preparation methods and different rates of nitrogenous fertilizer on maize performance and yield southwestern Nigeria. The experiment was a 3 by 3 factorial; conducted in a Randomized Complete B...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v4i330044

Amendment of Acidic Soil with Lime and Manure for Enhancing Fertility, Nutrient Uptake and Yield of Wheat-Mungbean-Monsoon Rice in the Old Himalayan Piedmont Plain

Begom Samia Sultana, Musharraf Hossain Mian, M. Jahiruddin, M. Mazibur Rahman, Md. Noor E. Alam Siddique & Jakia Sultana · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

Soil acidic conditions and the decline in soil fertility are among the critical factors that constraint higher crop productivity in the Old Himalayan Piedmont Plain (OHPP), Bangladesh. The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of lime and manure on soil fertility, nutrients...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v4i230043

Possibility of Allelopathic and Residues Effects of the Rotated Crops on Productivity, Chemical Composition, Nitrogen Utilization of Wheat (Triticum aestivum) and Soil Fertility

Moshira A. El-Shamy & Kholoud A. El-Naqma · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

Aims: To evaluate the possibility of allelopathic effects of the rotated crops on productivity, chemical composition, N utilization of wheat and soil fertility. Study Design: A split plot design with three replications was used. The main plots were assigned with three previous cr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v4i230042

Influence of the Potato Production System in the Soil Suppressiveness to Bacterial Wilt

Juliana Zucolotto, Carlos F. Ragassi, Carlos A. Lopes, Fernando A. Piotto & Paulo C. T. de Melo · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

The potato crop is highly affected by soil-borne diseases motivating its continuous migration to non-cultivated areas. Bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia spp. is one of the main diseases affecting the potato crop in Brazil, since the conventional production system, used throughou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v4i230041

Ameliorative Effects of Potassium on the Salinity Stress in Plants: A Review

S. A. A. El Sayed, F. A. Hellal, Nadia Gad El–Rab & R. M. Zewainy · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

Salt stress is one of the major abiotic stresses decreasing crop production, particularly in dry and semi–arid regions. Reclamation of salt–damaged soil is important as it is sweeping cultivable land day by day. Potassium is an essential element for plant development which is an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v4i230040

Growth and Yield Performance of Some Lowland Rice Varieties Applied with Different Rates of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers

Nonilona P. Daquiado · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

Aims: This study was conducted to formulate appropriate fertilization scheme for some rice varieties used at University Income Generating Project (UIGP) sites of Central Mindanao University (CMU), Philippines and to determine the effects of organic and inorganic fertilizers on so...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v4i230039

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