Comparison of effects of some tillage methods on soil physical properties and yield of maize and stylo in a degraded ferruginous tropical soil

Adeoye, K.B.; Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.

doi:10.1016/0167-1987(90)90093-s

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“…The use of mineral fertilizers in a balanced manner to supply nutrients and application of organic amendments for enriching soil organic carbon are two practices that could improve soil fertility. Problems linked to soil physical properties such as excessive or poor drainage, high erodability and compaction cannot be solved easily yet severely affect yield (Adeoye and Mohamed-Saleem, 1990;Akinci et al, 2004). Organic matter application is known to improve soil tillth even in compacted layers (Ekwue and Stone, 1995).…”

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Beneficial management practices on growth and yield parameters of maize (<em>Zea mays</em>) and soil fertility improvement

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Beneficial management practices can be used to improve the crop productivity of tropical Alfisols. This study evaluated beneficial management practices to overcome the soil physical and chemical limitations for growing maize (Zea mays). The experiment was conducted in the Low Country Dry Zone (DL1b) on Reddish Brown Earth soil (Typic Rhodustalf). Four treatments; un-amended control (C), site specific fertilizer (SSF), biochar applied at 1 t/ha with SFF (BC+SSF) and rock powder applied at 10 t/ha with SSF (RP+SSF) were tested using maize as the test crop initially in the greenhouse and later in the field at DL1b for two growing seasons (2013 Yala and 2013/2014 Maha) for their effects on crop growth and soil fertility. Soil was neutral, non-saline, sandy clay loam in texture with comparatively high clay content (27%) and low in organic matter content (1.5%) and deficient in N, P, S, Ca, Zn, and Cu, initially. In the greenhouse, plant dry weight increased significantly with the addition of amendments i.e., fertilizers alone (SSF), or BC+SSF or RP+SSF. In the field study, no significant differences were observed for soil pH with the addition of amendments but biochar application significantly increased cation exchange capacity, organic matter, potentially mineralizable nitrogen and carbon management index. Rock powder+SSF and BC+SSF significantly increased the grain yield over the control in both seasons. Both labile and recalcitrant C were significantly higher in BC+SSF treatment than the others. Further, application of BC and RP had no significant impact on soil textural fractions and bulk density, yet in both seasons, BC+SSF application increased the aggregate stability greater than other treatments. The results of the field experiment suggest that biochar and rock powder with adequate nutrients effectively improved soil fertility and productivity.

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“…Deep tillage loosens the soil to allow root growth into deeper horizons, where soil structure permits root development and water retention (Adeoye and Mohamed-Saleem, 1990;Akinci et al, 2004). However, as fuel prices increase, deep tillage becomes prohibitively expensive because it requires 20 to 25 L of fuel ha j1 (Karlen et al, 1991).…”

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Influence of Pecan Biochar on Physical Properties of a Norfolk Loamy Sand

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Evans³

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Because the southeastern US Coastal Plain has high temperatures and abundant rainfall, its sandy soils have poor physical characteristics and low carbon (C) contents. To increase soil C, we added switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) and nonactivated recalcitrant pecan biochar. Biochar was developed by pyrolyzing ground pecan shells at 700 -C. Biochar had 88% C, 0.4% N (C:N ratio, 220:1); 58% of its C resided in polymerized aromatic ring structures. Biochar treatments were 0, 5, 10, or 20 g kg j1 of soil, which was the Ap horizon of a Norfolk loamy sand, a thermic Typic Kandiudult. Switchgrass was ground to a fine powder and added to the biochar treatments at rates of 0 or 10 g kg j1 . Treatments were incubated in 750-g columns for 70 days at 10% (wt wt j1 ) water content. Biochar decreased soil penetration resistance; adding switchgrass also decreased it by the end of the experiment. Biochar and switchgrass affected aggregation, infiltration, and water-holding capacity; but results were mixed. Although the nonactivated biochar (and switchgrass) improved some soil physical characteristics, other biochar formulations may have more of an effect on soil properties.

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“…Studies have also shown that surface compaction can be alleviated by spike and core aeration or rototilling (Jim, 1993;Kozlowski, 1999;Unger and Kaspar, 1994), although the benefits of these treatments may be short-lived (Bishop and Grimes, 1978;Murphy et al, 1993). Deep tillage (to %0.2 to 0.4 m) promotes root growth into subsoil horizons that have more soil structural development and higher soil water-holding capacity than surface soils (Adeoye and Mohamedsaleem, 1990;Akinci et al, 2004;Busscher et al, 2006). However, Bulmer et al (2007) reported that the benefits of deep tillage alone were temporary.…”

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Organic Soil Amendment and Tillage Affect Soil Quality and Plant Performance in Simulated Residential Landscapes

Loper¹,

Shober²,

Wiese³

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The urban soil environment is usually not conducive to healthy root growth and function, leading to problems with plant establishment, growth, and aesthetic quality. The objective of this study was to determine if the addition of compost with or without the application of shallow tillage or aeration will improve soil physical and chemical properties and plant growth compared with an unamended control in simulated new residential landscapes. Twenty-four mixed landscape plots were established in a randomized complete block design to simulate new residential landscapes. Each plot was constructed using 10 cm of subsoil fill material over a compacted field soil and planted with Stenotaphrum secundatum and mixed ornamental plant species. Composted dairy manure solids were applied as an organic soil amendment at a depth of 5 cm (≈256 Mg·ha−1) in combination with two mechanical soil treatments (tillage to 15 cm and plug aeration) for a total of five soil management treatments plus an untreated control. Soil physical and chemical properties, plant growth, and quality and plant tissue nutrient concentrations were assessed periodically to determine the effect of soil treatment on soil and plant quality. Applications of compost to soils significantly reduced soil bulk density and pH and increased soil organic matter, electrical conductivity, and Mehlich-1 phosphorus and potassium concentrations. All ornamental plant species, with the exception of Raphiolepis indica (L.) Lindl. ex Ker Gawl., exhibited more growth when grown in soils amended with composted dairy manure solids. In most instances, plant tissue nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations were higher for plants grown in soils receiving compost. Results of our study suggested that the addition of composted dairy manure solids to soils can improve soil properties and enhance plant growth in residential landscapes when sandy fill soils are used. In contrast, shallow tillage and aeration had little effect on soil properties or plant growth.

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Comparison of effects of some tillage methods on soil physical properties and yield of maize and stylo in a degraded ferruginous tropical soil

Cited by 18 publications

References 7 publications

Beneficial management practices on growth and yield parameters of maize (<em>Zea mays</em>) and soil fertility improvement

Beneficial management practices on growth and yield parameters of maize (<em>Zea mays</em>) and soil fertility improvement

Influence of Pecan Biochar on Physical Properties of a Norfolk Loamy Sand

Organic Soil Amendment and Tillage Affect Soil Quality and Plant Performance in Simulated Residential Landscapes

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