Effect Of Organic Fertilizers Research Articles

Determination of Combined Effects of Organic and Mineral Fertilizer on Forage Yield and Quality of Annual Ryegrass

The widespread practice of using high doses of nitrogen to increase unit area yield in annual ryegrass introduces ecological and economic problems. This research was carried out over two years and aimed to determine the potential forage yield and quality of annual ryegrass by applying manure, humic acid, and low doses of nitrogen fertilizer, within the framework of sustainable forage crop cultivation. The study was carried out from 2020 to 2022 with three replications according to the randomized block split plots experimental design. According to the study results, the highest values were achieved with combinations that included manure application, and even higher values were observed when manure was applied along with low doses of humic acid and nitrogen. The M20 + H20 + N100 treatment yielded the highest fresh yield, dry matter, and crude protein. The treatments with manure, humic acid, and nitrogen fertilizer had varying effects on the ADF and NDF content of annual ryegrass, resulting in fluctuating values. In conclusion, 20 t manure, 20 L humic acid, and 100 kg ha−1 N application can be suggested for sustainable and higher dry matter production with good quality for annual ryegrass cultivation under semi-humid climatic conditions. The results obtained from this research hold promise for sustainable agricultural practices.

Chemical fertilizer reduction combined with organic fertilizer affects the soil microbial community and diversity and yield of cotton.

The soil microbial community plays an important role in modulating cotton soil fertility. However, the effects of chemical fertilizer combined with organic fertilizer on soil chemical properties, microbial community structure, and crop yield and quality in arid areas are still unclear. This study aimed to explore the effects of different organic fertilizers on soil microbial community structure and diversity and cotton growth and yield. High-throughput sequencing was used to study the soil bacteria and fungi in different growth stages of cotton. The field fertilization experiment had five treatments. The results indicated that the treatments of chemical fertilizer reduction combined with organic fertilizer significantly increased soil available nitrogen and phosphorus in cotton field. There were significant differences in the abundance of the bacterial and fungal communities in the dominant phyla among the treatments. At the phyla level, there were not significantly different in the diversity of bacteria and fungi among treatments. There were significant differences in the composition and diversity of bacterial and fungal communities during the entire cotton growth period (p = 0.001). The rhizosphere bacterial and fungal community structure was significantly affected by soil TK, NH4+, AK, TP, AN, and NO3-. The different fertilization treatments strongly influenced the modular structure of the soil bacterial and fungal community co-occurrence network. A reduction in chemical fertilizer combined with organic fertilizer significantly improved cotton stem diameter and seed yield, and the effect of the biological organic fertilizer on plant growth and yield formation was greater than that of ordinary organic fertilizer. This study provide a scientific and technical basis for the establishment of environmentally friendly green fertilization technology for cotton in arid areas and the promotion of sustainable development of cotton industry.

Effects of chemical, organic and microbial fertilization on agronomical growth parameters, seed yield and chemical composition of chickpea

Effects of chemical, organic and microbial fertilization on agronomical growth parameters, seed yield and chemical composition of chickpea

The effects of organic fertilisers on soybean plant photosynthesis

ABSTRACT The paper reports the effects of organic fertilisers on the photosynthetic characteristics and growth of soybean plants. The photosynthetic parameters were performed through gas exchange analysis by chlorophyll a fluorescence emission, in three phenological stages of culture. Photosynthetic activity, liquid CO₂ assimilation rates, stomatal conductance and water use efficiency were favoured by the addition of organic fertilisers to the soil. The addition of organic fertilisers reduced the initial chlorophyll a fluorescence, increased the electron transport rate, the internal CO₂ concentration, the potential efficiency of photosystem (II) and the effective quantum efficiency of photosystem (II) in soybean plants.

The role of iron-rich organic fertilizer in promoting the growth of Chinese cabbage and inhibiting the transformation of cadmium

The issue of heavy metal pollution caused by human production and living activities is progressively worsening. This study explored the effect of iron-rich organic fertilizer on the growth, quality, and cadmium (Cd) absorption of Chinese cabbage under Cd stress. The results showed that iron-rich organic fertilizer could increase the soluble protein content and root length of Chinese cabbage. Meanwhile, it could change the form of Cd to inhibit the enrichment of Cd in Chinese cabbage. The alkali hydrolyzed nitrogen (AN), total potassium (TK), organic matter (OM), and moisture content (MC) of the Z3 treatment group (2 % ferrous sulfate heptahydrate) were significantly higher than those of other treatment groups. The microbial network of Z3 was more complex than the other three groups. PICRUSt analysis and correlation analysis showed that the genes related to protein synthesis (e.g., glutathione S-transferase, zinc and Cd transporter, outer membrane protein, ArsR family transcriptional regulator, catalase, etc.) can also promote microbial absorption. This study aims to provide theoretical insights into soil Cd pollution immobilization techniques.

Meta-Analysis of Organic Fertilization Effects on Soil Bacterial Diversity and Community Composition in Agroecosystems.

Application of organic fertilizers or their combination with chemical fertilizers is a feasible practice for improving soil fertility and reducing soil degradation in agroecosystems, and these regulations are mainly mediated though soil microbial communities. Despite bacteria ranking among the most abundant and diverse groups of soil microorganisms, the effects of long-term organic fertilization (OF) and chemical-organic fertilization (COF) on soil bacterial diversity and community composition remain unclear. In this study, we conducted a meta-analysis and demonstrated that OF had no significant effect on bacterial alpha diversity. Application of chemical fertilizer and crop residue significantly decreased bacterial Richness index. Both OF and COF significantly altered bacterial community structure, with these changes being predominately attributed to shifts in soil pH. For bacterial phyla, both OF and COF significantly increased the relative abundance of Proteobacteria and Bacteroidetes, suggesting that OF and COF may cause the enrichment of copiotrophic taxa. In addition, COF significantly increased the relative abundance of Gammaproteobacteria but decreased the relative abundance of Acidobacteria. Overall, our results suggest that organic and chemical-organic fertilization can effectively maintain bacterial diversity and enhance soil fertility in agroecosystems, and the alteration of soil bacterial community structure is closely intertwined with soil pH.

The growth of the Indian agro-based industry and its emissions: industrial relevance of the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis

PurposeThe modernization of the agro-based industry has encouraged the application of inorganic fertilizers to increase productivity. However, such fertilizer emissions may pose harmful environmental effects in the long run. This study aims to empirically explore the matter by applying the environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) hypothesis in the Indian agro-based industry.Design/methodology/approachThe study builds two models considering nitrous oxide emission levels from inorganic (synthetic) and organic (manure) fertilizers to evaluate the safer option for the environment. The validity of an industry-specific EKC (IEKC) is tested for the models considering time series data from 1975 to 2019. Here, the autoregressive distributed lag model is applied for the 45 years long time series analysis to test the hypothesis with respect to inorganic and organic fertilizers emissions.FindingsThe existence of the IEKC is rejected by the inorganic fertilizer emissions model. Its U-shaped curve implies that applying such fertilizers will gradually cause degrading environmental effects. On the other hand, the organic fertilizer emissions model supports the existence of an inverted U-shaped IEKC. It proves that organic fertilizers are a better choice for safeguarding the environment in the long run.Originality/valueApplying the EKC hypothesis on an industrial level can signify whether an industry worsens the environment in the long run. However, very few studies have explored such an application of the hypothesis in the past. Moreover, the literature could not find any previous study exploring the environmental effects of inorganic and organic fertilizers by analyzing the EKC hypothesis. The hypothesis can offer such insights with simplified empirical assessment.

Dynamics of Yield and Chlorophyll Content of Four Kangkung (Ipomea reptans Poir) Sequences With Soilless Cultivation System Due to Direct and Residual Effects of Vermicompost Application

The applications of organic fertilizers releasing nutrients slowly not only have a direct impact on the growing crop, but also, residual effects on the subsequent crops in the conventional crop cultivation systems. Studies on the residual effects of organic fertilizer in soilless crop cultivation are quite rare. The present study, which is a pot experiment conducted in a greenhouse, describes the dynamics of yield and chlorophyll content of kangkong as direct and residual effects of vermicompost for four consecutive plantings in soilless crop cultivation, further, compared with inorganic fertilizer treatment. The experimental design used was a randomized complete block design with different levels of vermicompost rates and a control treatment using inorganic fertilizer. The vermicompost was applied only in the first crop, while, inorganic fertilizer was supplemented in each crop. Fresh weight per plant per pot increases ~35 - 54% at the second planting compared with the first planting, thereafter, gradually decreases in subsequent planting. The content of chlorophyll A was found to be relatively constant, while the chlorophyll B content was highest in the first planting and, thereafter, subsequently decreased in further planting. The higher yields were found at 400 - 500 g pot-1 vermicompost fertilizer dose, insignificantly different from the inorganic fertilizers treatment.

Effect of Different Levels of Organic and Phosphate Fertilizers on Yield and Quality of Three Sunflower Genotypes (Helianthus annus L.) in Northern Iraq

A field experiment was carried out in the semiarid region of Talkif district, which is 35 km north of city of Mosul within Nineveh Governorate, during two growing seasons 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 in sandy loom soil to study effect of three levels of organic manure (0, 400 and 800 kg.ha-1), a form of sheep manure, mixed thoroughly with the soil before planting, and three levels of phosphate fertilizers (0, 75, 150 kg ha-1 P2O5) added at once during soil preparation on yield and quality of three sunflower genotypes (Isera, Melabour and Velko). The experiment was carried out using a multifactorial randomized complete block design with three replicates for each experiment. Results indicate: effect of organic fertilizer was significant on all studied traits for both seasons. The treatment by adding organic fertilizer to soil with the amount of 800 kg.ha-1 gave the highest rate compared to addition of lowest ratio (400 kg.ha-1) and comparison treatment. Since Iraqi soil is poor in its content of phosphorus, which ranks second among the three most beneficial elements for plants, the addition of this element to soil at a rate of 150 kg.ha-1 led to a significant increase in all growth, yield and quality traits for both growing seasons. The genotypes of sunflower crop were significantly affected in all growth, yield and quality traits for both planting seasons. The Melabour genotype surpassed Velko and Isera genotypes in the studied traits for both growing seasons.

The Effects of Organic Fertilization on The Quality of Eggplant Seedlings

This study investigated the effects of chemical fertilizer (20-20-20) and two different organic fertilizers (compost and wood ash) applications on eggplant seedling quality. Peat was used as the growing medium. Some seedling quality parameters such as stem diameter, seedling height, number of leaves, leaf chlorophyll content, leaf area, root length and total seedling dry weight were investigated. In general, although applying chemical fertilizer is the best value in the seedling quality parameters, it was determined that statistically (P

Uji Kualitas Pupuk Organik Cair Kotoran Sapi dengan Beberapa Bioaktivator Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Tanaman Bawang Merah (Allium Ascalonicum L.)

This study aims to improve the quality of cow manure liquid organic fertilizer from several bioactivators and to determine the effect of liquid organic fertilizer on the growth and yield of shallot (Allium ascalonicum L.) plants. This research was conducted on March 11 2022 – November 29 2022 at the cultivation land of Lamongan Regency. The research was arranged using Factorial RBD consisting of two levels and three replications. The first level is the types of bioactivators which consist of 5 types, namely without bioactivators (B0), Em4 (B1), BRE4 (B2), PAZ's (B3), and Mol rumen (B4). The second level is the concentration of liquid organic fertilizer to be tested on plants which consists of 4 concentrations of only basic fertilizer (K0), 20 ml/liter (K1), 40 ml/liter (K2), and 60 ml/liter (K3). Research data can be analyzed by ANOVA followed by Duncan's Multiple Range test at 5% level. The experimental results showed that a single treatment with the type of bioactivator helped improve the quality of liquid organic fertilizer for cow dung because the total N and pH parameters met the quality of the Minister of Agriculture. Single treatment concentration of cow manure liquid organic fertilizer showed a highly significant different effect on the variables observed in plant height, number of leaves, root volume, tuber diameter, and tuber dry weight. The variable number of tubers showed significantly different results in a single treatment, the concentration of cow dung liquid organic fertilizer and the fresh weight of tubers showed no significant differences. The best concentration of liquid organic fertilizer for cow dung was 60 ml/liter with the highest value at plant height 15.81 cm, number of leaves 10-11 leaves, root volume 10.96 ml, tuber diameter 1.86 cm, tuber number 38-38 tubers/plot, and tuber dry weight 17.89 grams. A significant correlation was also shown between fresh weight and tuber diameter because the value of r count 0.5237 was greater than r table 0.2144.

The Effect of Liquid Organic Fertilizer of Rabbit Urine and Concentration of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria of Bamboo Root on the Growth and Yield of Mustard Green Plants

Mustard greens (Brassica juncea L.) are one type of favorable vegetable. However, mustard greens production and productivity still fluctuate. Also, society expects quality, healthy and safe vegetable products for consumption. So, it is necessary to increase the use of organic fertilizers to produce high productivity and good products. LOF of rabbit urine contains high nutrients, and PGPR contains microorganisms that act as bioactivators that decompose organic matter. This study aimed to determine the effect of giving LOF of rabbit urine and concentration of PGPR of bamboo roots on the growth and yield of mustard greens. The experiment was carried out factorially using Random Design Complete with three replications. The first factor was the LOF dose of rabbit urine, and the second was the PGPR concentration which consisted of 4 levels. The results showed that (1) the interaction of LOF of rabbit urine and concentrations of PGPR of bamboo root had no significantly different effect on all variables; (2) LOF of rabbit urine had no significantly different effect on all variables and (3) PGPR concentration of bamboo roots had a significant different effect on all variables except root volume and number of leaves, where treatment of 15 ml/L (B3) gave the best results on the yield of mustard greens.

Soil structure shifts with earthworms under different organic fertilization in salt‐affected soils

AbstractEarthworm incubation combined with organic fertilization is promoted as an amended measure to improve soil properties in the ecological restoration of various degraded soils. However, the impacts of earthworms on the soil aggregate size under different organic fertilization in salt‐affected soils have not yet been fully revealed. This hinders our ability to develop policies by which to alleviate soil salinization. In this study, under mesocosm experiments, we investigate the effects of earthworm (Aporrectodea trapezoides) and organic fertilization on the soil aggregate size after 16 weeks of incubation. The soil treated with clover residues showed lower earthworm survival rates and biomass compared to that treated with sheep manure. However, the soil macropores and large macroaggregate were higher in the soils treated with clover residue when earthworms were present. In addition, earthworm burrowing activities form pathways toward food patches improve the characteristics of soil macropores, and the properties of the residue itself play a decisive role. Moreover, whether earthworms are present or not significantly influences the soil macroporosity, macropore number, and soil electrical conductivity. This demonstrates that earthworms exhibit a key feature of soil physical functioning in salt‐affected soil. In conclusion, we propose that the application of earthworms with organic residues in salt‐affected soils is a priority in producing and maintaining favorable soil structure.

Pengaruh POC Kulit Pisang (Musa paradisiaca) Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Dua Varietas Selada (Lactuca sativa L.)

Pengaruh POC Kulit Pisang (Musa paradisiaca) Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Dua Varietas Selada (Lactuca sativa L.)

ROLE OF ORGANIC FERTILIZER AND BORON FOLIAR APPLICATION ON GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY OF POTATO FOR PROCESSING

This research was carried out at University of Baghdad - College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences during the fall season of 2020 and spring season of 2021 in order to evaluate the effect of organic fertilizer and the foliar application of boron on the growth and yield of industrial potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.). Using factorial experiment (5*4) within Randomized Complete Block Design with three replicates, the organic fertilizer (palm fronds peat) was applied at four levels (0, 12, 24, and 36 ton ha-1) in addition to the treatment of the recommended of chemical fertilizer. The foliar application of Boron was applied at four concentrations which were 0, 100, 150 and 200 mg (H3Bo3). L-1. The results Revealed a significant increase under the application of organic fertilizer at the level of 24 ton.ha-1 and the foliar application of boron at a concentration of 100 mg. L-1 (O24B100) on plant height, main branches number, and leaves number, which was reflected on the increase of vegetative dry weight and then the yield of potato (63.67 cm and 57.00 cm plant-1), (4.89 and 5.22 stem. plant-1), (66.50, and 55.67 leaf. plant-1), (113.38 and 108.49 g. plant-1), (44.17 and 59.48 ton.ha-1) for both seasons, respectively. It also recorded a Significant differences in the chemical parameters in the leaves, as Chlorophyll reached (265.51 and 203.12 mg.100 g-1 wet weight), N (4.883 and 2.293%), P (0.577 and 0.413%), K (2.467 and 2.660%) and B (65.60 and 63.56 mg. kg-1) for both seasons, respectively.

Effect of organic fertilizer on yield and oil quality of flaxseed grown in the Kazakh semi-arid steppe zone

Effect of organic fertilizer on yield and oil quality of flaxseed grown in the Kazakh semi-arid steppe zone

Effects of Organic Fertilization on Biomass Production in Urochloa spp. Pastures and Soil Biological and Physical Properties in the Colombian Amazon Region

The transformation of forests into degraded pastures in the Amazon region has caused alterations in the soil components. Likewise, the use of organic fertilizers as an alternative to enhance soil quality and plant biomass accumulation have been poorly studied. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of organic fertilization on biomass production using three specific forage grasses (Urochloa decumbens, Urochloa humidicola, and Urochloa brizantha) aged 3 years in a hilly landscape. For each crop, an area of 5005 m² was delimited with a randomized complete block design consisting of four treatments and three replications. Biomass production of Urochloa spp. and the physical and biological soil properties were assessed under the influence of different fertilization treatments. The results revealed significant differences (p < 0.0001) in the biomass production of Urochloa spp., with 1920.94 ± 155.44 kg of dry matter per hectare (kg DM ha−1) of forage at the end of the study, compared to 992.19 ± 97.66 kg DM ha−1 of forage at the beginning of the organic fertilizations. Overall, the application of organic fertilizers had a significant and positive effect on Urochloa spp. forage biomass and on the physical and biological properties of soils that had historically been affected by extensive livestock farming in a deforested hill landscape in the Colombian Amazon region.

Evaluation of the effect of sugar mud and organic fertilizers on the productivity of sugar beets in the conditions of Podillia

The application of lime fertilizer “defecation” on acidic and slightly acidic soils has a multifaceted positive effect, eliminating excessive acidity, and creating optimal environmental conditions for agricultural plants and soil microorganisms, increases the water resistance of structural soil aggregates, which determines favourable water and air modes, increases the accumulation of phosphorus, potassium. The goal is to investigate the influence of sugar mud and organic fertilizers on the productivity of sugar beets in the conditions of Podillia. In the presented study was carried out using such methods as field, measuring and weighing, laboratory, statistical. According to the results of the experiment, it was determined that the productivity of sugar beets increased depending on the doses of applied fertilizers. Thus, with the application of 2.0 Hr of sugar mud, the yield increase amounted to 15.27 t/ha. The combination of organic fertilizer and sugar mud 2.0 Hr had the strongest effect on productivity – 29.41 t/ha. The collection of sugar increased according to the experimental variants mainly due to the increase in yield. The increase in digestion was insignificant: from 0.08 to 0.56% according to the experiment variants. The segment of crop production will be profitable due to the drivers of the volume of the harvested crop. The side economic effect of the application of this measure will be to obtain a larger sugar harvest per hectare, which will allow to obtain a larger profit from the processing of sugar beets into sugar. The practical value of the research lies in the formation of recommendations for farms and agricultural enterprises growing sugar beet on acidic and slightly acidic soils in order to increase its productivity

Insights into Opposite and Positive Effects of Biochar and Organic Fertilizer on Red Soil Properties and Growth of Pennisetum giganteum

Biochar (BC) and organic fertilizers (OFs) are both organic soil amendments that can be used to improve soil quality, but their effects on soil physicochemical properties and microbial structures may be different. Comparative studies can help us understand the advantages and disadvantages of different types of soils. In the current research, five treatments, including a control group (CK), two concentrations of biochar (2% BC and 4% BC), and two concentrations of organic fertilizer (2% OF and 4% OF) and their effects on soil properties, enzyme activities, and bacterial diversity were evaluated. The BC and OF significantly increased the soil EC, pH, and soil nutrients (p < 0.05). The 2% BC increased the biomass of Pennisetum giganteum by 41.7%. The 4% BC and OF reduced the biomass of P. giganteum. Furthermore, the observed decrease in the P. giganteum yield following the application of the 4% BC can be attributed to reductions in the available phosphorus (AP) and CaCl2-P, as well as alterations in the soil enzyme activity. However, the negative impact of OFs on crop yield may be associated with an increased EC, elevated abundance of soil-borne pathogens, and decreased levels of beneficial microorganisms. In summary, a comparative study of the effects of BC and OF on the growth of P. giganteum in acidic soil is of great significance for improving the soil quality, promoting the development of organic agriculture, protecting the environment, and promoting land reclamation.

The influence of organo-mineral fertilizers on the yield and quality of oilseed flax in northern Kazakhstan

The article shows that in the agro-industrial complex of Northern Kazakhstan, much attention is paid to the issues of progressive improvement of soil fertility, crop yields, increasing the production of grain, feed and other crops based on a scientifically based farming system. Currently, the acreage should be carried out in the crop rotation system and a special place is occupied by the problem of providing the population with high-protein and balanced fatty foods. The introduction of oilseed flax into diversified types of field crop rotations contributes not only to providing the national economy with oilseed products, but also to improving the agrophysical, biological and agrochemical properties of ordinary chernozems. In addition, flaxseed contains a large amount of balanced and easily digestible protein, vegetable oil, various sugars and carbon waters, as well as essential vitamins and trace elements needed in the diet. Field experimental studies were conducted to identify the effect of the effectiveness of mineral and organic fertilizers on improving soil fertility, the formation of the size and quality of flax crops, and to determine the most effective option in the northern region of Kazakhstan. The optimal use of mineral and organic fertilizers caused a positive effect of flax plant cenosis on the density, in particular, on the field germination of plants, plant growth dynamics, accumulation of raw and dry mass of flax plants. The optimal use of mineral and organic fertilizers contributed in addition to increasing soil fertility on plant yields and profitability of growing oilseed flax.