Effect Of Sulphur Fertilization Research Articles

Effect of Sulphur Fertilization and Dates of Sowing on the Growth, Yield Attributes and Yield of Sunflower under Coastal Saline Soil of West Bengal

Effect of Sulphur Fertilization and Dates of Sowing on the Growth, Yield Attributes and Yield of Sunflower under Coastal Saline Soil of West Bengal

Effect of Sulfur Fertilization on Productivity and Grain Zinc Yield of Rice Grown under Low and Adequate Soil Zinc Applications

Effect of Sulfur Fertilization on Productivity and Grain Zinc Yield of Rice Grown under Low and Adequate Soil Zinc Applications

Effect of sulfur fertilization on the composition, functionality, and protein quality of navy beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)

AbstractBackgroundSoil sulfur deficiency leads to reduced crop yield and quality loss, which is especially critical for pulses as sulfur is a major component of methionine and cysteine. The present research evaluated the influence of sulfur fertilization on two varieties of navy beans grown at soil sulfur levels of 17, 26, 35, and 44 kg/ha by analyzing their composition, functionality, and protein quality.ResultsIncreasing the soil application of sulfur did not affect the protein content of the test navy bean flours. Methionine, cysteine, and tryptophan were limiting, and their concentrations were not enhanced by sulfur fertilization nor was protein digestibility. The oil holding capacity and emulsion stability were different among sulfur treatments; however, no clear trend was observed.ConclusionSulfur fertilization had only a minimal effect on the quality attributes of navy beans, possibly due to a combined effect of environmental factors that limited the plant's response to sulfur supply. Despite the limited change, the findings underlined the possible role of the environment (e.g., location, crop year, and other variables) in determining the sulfur fertilization response of navy beans and provided valuable insight for researchers to further investigate the topic and optimize navy bean production and quality.

Sulfur fertilization effects on protein concentration and yield of wheat: A meta-analysis

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) has a low sulfur (S) requirement compared with other macronutrients, such as nitrogen (N) and potassium (K), and similar to that of magnesium (Mg), phosphorus (P) or calcium (Ca). However, a lack of this nutrient can affect yield and protein concentration and composition, determining the characteristics of the flour. Sulfur deficiency in cropping systems is increasingly reported worldwide, but the effects of S fertilizer are inconsistent among studies depending upon genotype, environment, and management factors. Therefore, our goals were to analyze the results from published studies through a meta-analysis to quantify the effect of S fertilizer on protein concentration and yield of wheat, and to identify environmental, genotypic and management factors behind the response of protein concentration and yield to S fertilizer. This meta-analysis summarizes 22 studies reporting protein concentration, from which 15 also reported yield, most of them published in the 2000’s. We calculated the effect size as the natural log of the response ratio, with the response ratio determined as protein concentration (or yield) with S fertilizer application relative to protein concentration (or yield) without S fertilizer application. On average, S fertilizer increased protein concentration by 5.4 % and yield by 16.2 %. Sulfur fertilizer impact on protein concentration and yield increased with the relatively low soil S levels of our dataset (under 7.20 mg S kg-1), under wet weather conditions (above historical precipitation average), no-till practices, or following legumes. Furthermore, ensuring a balanced nutrition by the co-application of N was a determining factor in achieving a response to S fertilizer, which increased with higher N rates. Interestingly, we found a consistent positive response to S fertilizer for yield among all bread-making quality categories, and only a positive response for protein in high and low breadmaking quality, but not in the medium quality category. Overall, this meta-analysis provides an extensive evaluation of protein and yield response to S fertilization in wheat, and how these responses are influenced by genotypic, environmental, and management factors.

Response of sulphur fertilization and weed management to performance of faba bean (Vicia faba L.)

The experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh from November 2021 to April 2022 to assess the effect of sulphur fertilization and weed management on yield performance of faba bean. The experiment consisted of three levels of sulphur viz. 0, 20 and 40 kg S ha-1 and four levels of weed management practices viz. control (weedy check), weed-free up to 30 days after sowing (DAS), weed-free up to 60 DAS, weed-free throughout the growth period. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The highest number of branches plant-1 (11.63), pods plant-1 (70.68), seeds pod-1 (5.50), 1000-seed weight (267.9 g), seed yield (2.72 t ha-1), and stover yield (2.93 t ha-1) were recorded with 40 kg ha-1. In the case of weed management, the highest number of branches plant-1 (10.16), pods plant-1 (66.03), seeds pod-1 (6.0), 1000-seed weight (266.7 g), seed yield (2.43 t ha-1), stover yield (2.85 t ha-1) and harvest index (45.80%) was found at weed free throughout the growth period. Whereas the lowest values of all parameters were found minimum in weedy check. In interaction, the highest number of branches plant-1 (13.0), pods plant-1 (78.69), seeds pod-1 (7.0), 1000-seed weight (269.5 g), seed yield (2.87 t ha-1), stover yield (2.98 t ha-1) and harvest index (49.37%) were found in 40 kg ha-1 S with weed-free throughout the growth period. Whereas the lowest parameters were found minimum in control. Therefore, application 40 kg ha-1 S along with weed-free conditions throughout the growth period appears as the suitable combination for faba bean cultivation. Res. Agric. Livest. Fish. 10(1): 33-42.

Economically optimum sulphur dose determination under middle Gujarat conditions for summer cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub) production

During the summer of 2020, on farm evaluation was carried out on the College Agronomy Farm of Anand Agricultural University, Gujarat. A significant effect of sulphur fertilizer was observed in raising crop yields of cluster bean. The ideal sulphur dose for maximizing yield and making a profit over fertilizer cost was obtained using a quadratic model of the connection between cluster bean seed yield and the sulphur dose applied. Using information from field trials conducted in 2020, the ideal sulphur dose in cluster bean cultivation under middle Gujarat conditions was determined. For cluster bean, the economically ideal sulphur dose was discovered to be 43.63 kg/ha under middle Gujarat conditions in 2020. When sulphur was over-fertilized for maximum production, the seed yield was nearly identical, even at the physical and economic optimum dose of sulphur, resulting in a 1.55 kg/ha reduction in sulphur use.

Response of hybrid fodder sorghum in relation to sulfur fertilization and irrigation regimes in semi-arid region of North West India

The animal feed nutritional value is dependent on the feed chemical composition and which could be affected by sulfur fertilization and irrigation regimes. Therefore, the present study was formulated to evaluate the effect of sulfur fertilization and irrigation regimes on fodder sorghum in semi-arid region. A two-year field experiment (2016/2017) was conducted on multi-cut hybrid sorghum with three moisture regimes (60 and 120 Cumulative Pan Evaporation (CPE), and no irrigation) and three sulfur (S) levels (0, 15 and 30 kg/ha S) as sub-plot treatment in split-plot design replicated thrice. Statistical analysis of the data revealed that individually irrigation scheduling at 60 CPE and sulfur application at 30 kg/ha resulted maximum plant height, leaf area index and number of tillers. The application of 30 kg/ha S observed with higher total green fodder yield which was 20.1% in 2016 and 16.8% more than control in 2017 and nearly, similar results were also obtained in relation to dry matter yield. Sulfur fertilization and irrigation at 60 CPE showed 39.5% mean reduction in hydrocyanic acid and the average crude protein of 10.5% and in vitro dry matter digestibility of 55.5% at 1st cut was recorded. Application of S and irrigation regimes improved the nitrogen and sulfur concentration in fodder. In conclusion, the application of sulfur @ 30 kg/ha through any sulfur source could be considered as the potential sulfur fertilizer in improving the injurious effects of water deficit condition of hybrid multi-cut fodder sorghum through alterations in nutrient uptake, yield and quality.

Effect of sulphur fertilization on yield and economics of gingelly (Sesamum indicum) in Typic chromustert

Effect of sulphur fertilization on yield and economics of gingelly (Sesamum indicum) in Typic chromustert

Sulfate Fertilization Preserves Tomato Fruit Nutritional Quality

Sulfur is an essential mineral in human nutrition, involved in vital biochemical processes. Sulfur deficient soil is becoming a severe issue, resulting from increased agricultural production and decreased sulfur emissions. Tomato cultivation using sulfur-poor soils and desalinated water is becoming widespread, and might result in plant and fruit sulfur deficiency. In the current work, we aimed at evaluating the effect of sulfur fertilization (0.1–4 mM) on fruit sulfur concentrations, under both low (4 mM) and high (11 mM) nitrogen fertilization, to assess fruit sulfur biofortification, alongside the effect on fruit mineral composition, and on tomato plants. The experiment was performed on a semi-commercial scale, during two seasons, with a real-life fertilization range. We evaluated fruit elemental composition, in addition to young (diagnostic) leaves, as an indication to nutritional status. Our results show no harmful effect of low sulfur treatment on plant growth and high yield. Increased fertilization-sulfur exclusively induced sulfur accumulation in the fruit, while increasing fertilization-nitrogen subsequently increased fruit nitrogen. Sulfur treatments resulted in a consistent negative effect on fruit molybdenum and calcium, as well as a positive effect on fruit sodium levels. At the same time, other fruit minerals, including phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, and copper, remained unaltered by sulfur treatments. Leaf response trends generally adhered to those of fruit. Taken together, our findings suggest that sulfur fertilization can biofortify tomato with sulfur while retaining fruit mineral composition and nutritional quality, excluding a decrease in Molybdenum levels, to assure food security and maintain fruit and vegetables as a significant source of sulfur and other minerals. Possibilities of practical application of this work’s results include optimization of fertilization levels in crop cultivation under sulfur deficiency for yield and nutritional quality, alongside the biofortification of tomatoes with sulfur and nitrogen with no adverse effect to other fruit minerals.

Response of Sulphur Fertilizer Application to Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum) Yield and Quality in Kulumsa, Arsi, Ethiopia

Abstract: A field study was conducted during 2013/14 cropping season with the objectives of to study the response of bread wheat to different rates of sulfur fertilizer, to study the effect of Sulphur fertilization on yield and quality of protein of bread wheat and to suggest some recommendations about the optimal rates of sulfur fertilizer application for bread wheat as well as for further sulfur research works. The treatments applied as one factor of six levels of sulphur (0, 20, 40, 60,80 and 100 kg S ha-1 . The treatments were replicated three times in a Randomized Complete Block Design. The experiment was carried out at the Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center on clay textured soil. Data were collected and statistical analysis was done on various characters of the crop. Soil Samples were also taken before and after the implementation of the experiment and chemically analyzed. The analysis of variance for the results of the study revealed among yield and Quality parameters of wheat; Thousand Grains Weight, Grain protein content and wet Gluten were significantly (p≤0.05) affected by rates of S. In addition to Grain yield and Hectoliter Weight were highly significant (p≤0.01) by rates of S. Average over S treatments, each S level brought about significant increase in grain yield and protein over no S. Accordingly, 60 kg S ha-1 further increased yields significantly over control (no N), followed by 40,20, kg S ha-1. Application of 60 kg S/ha increased the grain yield of wheat by 12.64%, 11.39%, 6.44% and 2.52% respectively when compared with the no S application and increased protein contents of wheat by 2.94%, 1.77%, 1.42% and 1.36% respectively when compared with the no S application. However, more systematic investigation should be made based on the detailed analysis of soil fertility, crop characteristics and economic feasibility of recommended treatments in different principal bread wheat growing areas of Ethiopia in order to reach a sound conclusion and recommendation.

Sulphur fertilization on biochemical constituents of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata. L) in non-calcareous soil of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu

Sulphur is the fourth most important plant nutrient after nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, and it is becoming increasingly crucial in high-quality crop production (Bhoyar., 2019). Since limited work has been carried out regarding different sulphur sources on cabbage production in the Coimbatore district, the present study was undertaken to investigate the sulphur sources and levels on various biochemical constituents of cabbage. Hence a field experiment was conducted in the farmer’s field at Viraliyur village, Thondamuthur block of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu to assess the effect of sulphur fertilization on improving the biochemical constituents of cabbage hybrid Saint. There were four different S sources (Elemental sulphur, Potassium sulphate, Gypsum, Single super phosphate) applied at five levels (0, 20, 40, 60 and 80 kg ha-1) and replicated thrice in a factorial randomized block design. The crop was fertilized with a Soil Test Crop Response-prescribed dose of NPK (200:125:25 kg ha-1). The crop was harvested on 90th day and cabbage heads were analysed for various biochemical constituents like ascorbic acid, total soluble solids (TSS), titratable acidity (TA), chlorophyll content, glucosinolates (GLs), total phenol content (TPC), sulphur containing amino acid (methionine) and antioxidant enzyme activity (peroxidase). The influence of S fertilizers on biochemical constituents increased significantly with increasing levels of sulphur fertilization up to 80 kg S ha-1 excluding ascorbic acid content. The pooled data showed that gypsum applied at 80 kg ha-1 registered the maximum GLs (69.0 µmol g-1), TPC (31.9 mM 100g-1), methionine (32.3%), peroxidase activity (0.70 units min-1mg-1), TSS (7.64 0Brix), TA (0.64%), ascorbic acid (61.4 mg 100g-1) and total chlorophyll (1.21 mg g-1) in cabbage head. The lowest content of biochemical constituents viz., GLs (34.1 µmol g-1), TPC (8.10 mM 100g-1), methionine (17.6%) and peroxidase (0.31 units min-1mg-1) were observed in control applied NPK alone. There were positive and significant changes in the biochemical constituents of cabbage due to S application which confirms the improvement in the quality of cabbage head. The study concluded that gypsum was the better sulphur source for improving the quality of cabbage.

Effect of Different Forms of Sulfur Fertilization on Bioactive Components and Antioxidant Activity of White Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea L.)

Cruciferous vegetables are very popular in latitudes corresponding to central and eastern Europe. They are rich in bioactive compounds such as chlorophylls, carotenoids, and polyphenols. The type and quality of fertilization has a significant impact on their chemical composition. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of specific forms of sulfur fertilization on the chemical properties of white cabbage, and to explore the effect of storage conditions on its bioactive components and antioxidant activity. The research material was the late cultivar of white cabbage ‘Stonehead’, fertilized with a dose of 30 kg S·ha−1, administered in the form of elemental sulfur, ammonium sulfate, and potassium sulfate. Sulfur fertilization had a significant impact on the parameters selected for this study, and the form in which it was applied resulted in different effects on these individual parameters. For all parameters investigated, the effect of sulfur fertilization was detectable. Antioxidant properties, determined as both ABTS and DPPH radical-scavenging activities, were the highest in cabbage harvested from the plot treated with potassium sulfate

Need for Determining the Effects of Sulphur Fertilization on the Amounts of Organic Sulphur Compounds in Plant Foods

A large number of field trials are being conducted in India and across the globe on the yield response and uptake of sulphur (S) in a number of crops and most results show a good yield response. However, none of the studies bring out the effect of S fertilization on S containing amino acids viz. cysteine, methionine and vitamin like Thiamine, which are essential for human life and are to be obtained only from plant foods. It is due to lack of awareness and also poor infrastructures in terms of biochemical analysis of the agricultural produce in most of the developing countries including India. Therefore, there is an urgent need to establish food quality analysis laboratories in the leading institutes of the country for initiating analysis of plant foods for S-containing organic compounds

Effects of sulfur fertilization on yield, biochemical quality, and thiosulfinate content of garlic

In the present study, three field experiments were conducted to study the effect of sulfur (S) fertilization on yield and biochemical quality of garlic as well as S uptake and thiosulfinate concentration in garlic during the period 2014-17. The experiment consisted of six S treatments (0, 15, 30, 45, 60 and 75 kg S ha−1), and each treatment was replicated four times. The yield, total protein concentration, concentrations of allicin and other thiosulfinate, and antioxidant activity were increased at S doses of 15, 30, and 45 kg ha−1, however, a decline was observed in the aforementioned parameters at 60 kg ha−1 and 75 kg ha−1. At doses 60–75 kg ha–1, S uptake increased whereas the nitrogen-to-sulfur ratio decreased. The concentrations of total protein, allicin, pyruvic acid, and total phenol increased significantly with S application in 2015-16 compared to those in 2014-15 and 2016-17, and the percentage increase varied from year to year. The concentrations of pyruvic acid, total S, allicin and other thiosulfinates, and total polyphenol exhibited strong positive relationships with the dose of S, although the higher yields did not necessarily increase with the S dose. Consequently, a judicious application of S is required to increase the yield and improve the quality of garlic.

Response of Sulphur Fertilizer Application to Bread Wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i>) Growth and Yield in Kulumsa, Arsi, Ethiopia

A field study was conducted during 2013/14 cropping season with the objectives of to study the response of bread wheat to different rates of sulfur fertilizer, to study the effect of sulphur fertilization on growth and yield of bread wheat and to suggest some recommendations about the optimal rates of sulfur fertilizer application for bread wheat as well as for further sulfur research works. The treatments applied as one factor of six levels of sulphur (0, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100 kg S ha-1. The treatments were replicated three times in a Randomized Complete Block Design. The experiment was carried out at the Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center on clay textured soil. Data were collected and statistical analysis was done on various characters of the crop. Soil Samples were also taken before and after the implementation of the experiment and chemically analyzed. The analysis of variance for the results of the study revealed among the agronomic and yield parameters of wheat; Number of Seedling, Number of Tillers per Plant, 50% of flowering date, Plant Height, spike length, Number of Spikes, Number of Seeds per spike, Total Above Ground Biomass Yield and Harvest Index were non-significant (p> 0.05) influenced by rate of S whereas Thousand Grains Weight, and grain yield were significantly (p≤0.05) affected by rates of S. Application of 60 kg S/ha increased the grain yield of wheat by 12.64%, 11.39%, 6.44% and 2.52% respectively when compared with the no S application. 60 kg/ha is recommended for vertisol at kulmsa.

Effects of sulphur fertilization in organically cultivated faba bean

Optimal seed yield and quality requires that the sulphur (S) demand of faba bean (Vicia faba L.) is ensured. The effect of S fertilization on organic cultivated faba bean was investigated under field conditions during two growing seasons (2017–2018), in Sweden. Kieserite (MgSO4) and gypsum (CaSO4) were applied at a rate of 20 and 40 kg ha-1 to study the effect on faba bean growth, yield, crude protein (CP) content and amino acid (AA) composition. Gypsum and kieserite significantly increased S concentration of faba bean dry matter (DM) in 2017. The S concentration ranged from 0.20% to 0.23% of DM compared to 0.18% in the untreated control. In 2018, kieserite application at 40 kg ha-1 significantly increased S concentration to 0.15% compared to 0.12% in the untreated control. The faba bean plants did, however, not respond neither with increased growth nor increased seed yield. The seed quality in terms of CP and S-containing AA, was not affected by S fertilization, however, significant differences were observed between the experimental sites.

Sulphur fertilization enhanced yield, its uptake, use efficiency and economic returns of Aloe vera L.

Sulphur plays a vital role in the formation and biosynthesis of protein, chlorophyll, and few amino acids. To investigate the effect of sulphur fertilizer on leaf biomass yield, critical sulphur concentration, sulphur requirement and uptake by Aloe vera L., a pot experiment was carried out following completely randomized design with six levels of sulphur viz., 0, 15, 30, 45, 60 and 80 kg ha−1 with three replications. The results of the study revealed that the growth attributes, leaf and gel yield, and sulphur uptake significantly improved with sulphur application and the best results were obtained from the application of 45 kg sulphur ha−1. On average, addition of sulphur enhanced the leaf biomass yield by 47.5% and sulphur use efficiency by 38% compared to control. The effect of sulphur on the growth parameters and their significant and positive correlations with yield signifies the importance of sulphur on the yield and quality of A. vera. The calculated minimum amount of sulphur for 80% leaf biomass production was 21.1 kg sulphur ha−1 with a critical leaf sulphur concentration of 0.23% in A. vera. Moreover, sulphur addition to soil substantially enhanced the economic returns of A. vera. Therefore, addition of 45 kg sulphur ha−1 could be a better option for obtaining higher yield and economic return of A. vera.

Effect of sulfur fertilization on the physical and chemical properties of crambe (Crambe abyssinica Hochst ex R.E. Fries) seeds

Crambe seeds have numerous industrial applications. Crambe seed oil contains mostly monounsaturated fatty acids. Seeds contain crude protein, amino acid, glucosinolates. They are used in human and animal nutrition. The aim of this study was to determine the physical and chemical properties of crambe seeds subjected to fertilization at 0, 15, 30 kg S ha−1. Thousand seed weight ranged from 6.93 g (0S) to 8.04 g (30S). All results were statistically significantly different. Length (L) of seeds ranged from 2.20 mm (0S, 15S) to 2.24 mm (30S), width (S) ranged from 1.90 mm (0S) to 1.95 mm (30S), surface area (F) ranged from 3.53 mm2 (0S) to 3.67 mm2 (30S). All samples (0S, 15S, 30S) formed one homogenous group for the values of L, S, F. Crude fat content was 349.8 g kg−1 DM (0S) to 377.9 g kg−1 DM (30S) and crude protein content was 241.0 g kg−1 DM (0S) to 250.3 g kg−1 DM (30S). The results for each sample were statistically significantly different. The results can be used in practice to determine the dose of sulfur fertilizer. Fertilization caused changes in 1000 seed weight of crambe. Additionally, selected linear dimensions and shape factors of crambe seeds were affected by fertilizer. Sulfur fertilization caused changes in the crude fat and crude protein content of crambe seeds.

Effect of sulfur fertilization, varieties and irrigation scheduling on growth, yield, and heat utilization efficiency of indian mustard (Brassica Juncea L.)

ABSTRACTA field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of sulfur fertilization and irrigation scheduling on mustard hybrids in Varanasi, India. Experiment comprised 18 treatment combination involving three irrigation scheduling (0.4, 0.6 and 0.8 IW/CPE) and two hybrids (NRCHB-506 and PAC 432) as main plot treatment and three sulfur (S) levels (0, 30 and 60 kg S ha−1) as sub-plot treatment in split-plot design replicated thrice during Rabi season (Oct–March) of 2015–16 and 2016–17. Statistical analysis of the results revealed that individually irrigation scheduling at 0.8 IW/CPE, mustard variety ‘PAC 432ʹ and sulfur application at 60 kg ha−1 reported to have maximum plant height, number of primary and secondary branches, dry matter accumulation, number of siliquae plant−1, number of seeds siliqua−1, siliqua length and seed yield. Similar results were also obtained in relation to dry matter heat use efficiency (DM-HUE) at different stages and seed yield HUE. However, the variation in most of the parameters observed with either 0.6 or 0.8 IW/CPE and application of 30 or 60 kg S ha−1 was found non-significant during the course of the trial. In terms of interaction, mustard variety ‘PAC 432ʹ irrigated at 0.8 and 0.6 IW/CPE and fertilized with 60 or 30 kg S ha−1 proved significantly superior over other treatments and recorded the highest plant height, better yield constituents and maximum yield, while the lowest values for the same were recorded in ‘NRCHB-506ʹ irrigated at 0.4 IW/CPE with no sulfur application during both the years of experimentation.

Effect of Sulphur Fertilization on Performance and Production Potential of Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.)Wilczek

A field trial was conducted to study mungbean crop performance and production potential under sulphur fertilization with recommended dose of NPK whereby, 17 treatments were replicated thrice. The maximum plant height (51.2 cm), grain yield plant-1 (5.7 g) and pods plant -1 (16.0) were recorded under (T15:100% RD of NPK+S). T15:100% RD of NPK+S was found significantly superior to other treatments and recorded maximum grain yield (1524 Kg ha-1). T15:100% RD of NPK+S was significantly superior to all treatments except T16:125% RD of NPK+S and recorded maximum stover yield (2696 Kg ha-1). T15:100% RD of NPK+S recorded significantly superior harvest index followed by T14:75% RD of NPK+S and T16:125% RD of NPK+S. The maximum production efficiency (25.4 Kg day-1 ha-1) was recorded in T15:100% RD of NPK+S which was at par with T16:125% RD of NPK+S and significantly higher compared to all other treatments.