Earthworm populations under tropical maize cultivation: the effect of mulching with velvetbean

Ortíz-Ceballos, Ángel I.; Fragoso, Carlos

doi:10.1007/s00374-004-0732-8

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“…Tropical kudzu (Pueraria phaseoloides) has been found to protect the soil from erosion and loss of plant nutrients through leaching and runoff (Tian et al, 2001). Velvetbean (Mucuna pruriens) has been found to modify the structure, composition, diversity and interaction of soil biota that can promote soil structure and nutrient availability (Ortiz-Ceballos and Fragoso, 2004).…”

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Response of okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) and soil properties to different mulch materials in different cropping seasons

Adekiya

Agbede²,

Aboyeji

et al. 2017

Scientia Horticulturae

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a b s t r a c tThe type of materials used as mulch and season of application may determine its impact on soil physical and chemical properties and crop yield. Hence, field experiments were carried out during 2015 (dry) and 2016 (wet) cropping seasons to determine the effect of various mulch materials on soil properties, leaf nutrient composition, yield and growth of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench). The experiment consisted of four mulch materials (a) Pueraria phaseoloides, (b) Mucuna pruriens, (c) Pennisetum purpureum), (d) Panicum maximum and a control (no mulch application). The five treatments were arranged in a randomized complete block design with four replications. Application of mulch reduced bulk density, soil temperature and increased porosity, soil moisture content, pH, OM, soil and leaf N, P, K, Ca, Mg, pod yield and growth of okra compared with the control. Legume mulch materials (LMM) (Pueraria and Mucuna) produced higher values of OM, N, P, K, Ca and Mg compared with grass mulch materials (GMM) (Pennisetum and Panicum) in both seasons. GMM significantly (p ≤ 0.05) reduced bulk density and soil temperature and increased porosity and moisture content compared with the LMM in 2015. The correlation coefficient showed that the yield of okra in 2015 was dependent on soil physical properties while the yield in 2016 was dependent on soil chemical properties. GMM in 2015 produced 49% and 158% higher pod yield compared with LMM and the control, respectively. LMM increased the pod yield of okra in 2016 by 56% and 122% compared with GMM and the control, respectively. Therefore the use of grass materials as mulch in the dry season and the use of legume mulches during the wet season maximized yields.

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Response of okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) and soil properties to different mulch materials in different cropping seasons

Adekiya

Agbede²,

Aboyeji

et al. 2017

Scientia Horticulturae

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“…Aquino et al (2008a), who evaluated earthworm populations in agroforestry systems with conventional and organic coffee crops, found lower earthworm density under full sun and that shading from Erythrina favored earthworm diversity. Therefore, conservationist practices, including better quality organic matter input, can result in greater earthworm abundance (Ortiz-Ceballos & Fragoso, 2004).…”

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Bioindicators of soil quality in coffee organic cultivation systems

Pimentel

De-Polli

Aquino

et al. 2011

Pesq. agropec. bras.

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-The objective of this work was to assess the effect of different coffee organic cultivation systems on chemical and biological soil characteristics, in different seasons of the year. The following systems were evaluated: coffee intercropped with one (CJ1), two (CJ2) or three (CJ3) pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) alleys; coffee planted under full sun (CS); area planted with sweet pepper and snap bean in a conventional tillage system (AC); and secondary forest area (FFR). Row spacing in CJ1, CJ2, CJ3 and CS was 2.0x1.0, 2.8x1.0, 3.6x1.0, and 2.8x1.0 m, respectively. Soil samples were collected at 10-cm depth, during the four seasons of the year. The results were subjected to analysis of variance, principal component analysis, and redundancy analysis. There was an increase in edaphic macrofauna, soil basal respiration, and microbial quotient in the summer. Total macrofauna density was greater in CJ2 followed by CJ3, CS, CJ1, AC and FFR; Coleoptera, Formicidae, and Isoptera were the most abundant groups. There are no significant differences among the areas for soil basal respiration, and the metabolic quotient is higher in CJ1, CJ3, and FFR. Microbial biomass carbon and the contents of K, pH, Ca+Mg, and P show greater values in AC.Index terms: Cajanus cajan, Coffea arabica, edaphic macrofauna, metabolic quotient, shading, soil microbial biomass. Bioindicadores de qualidade do solo em sistemas de cultivo orgânico de caféResumo -O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de diferentes sistemas de cultivo orgânico do cafeeiro sobre as características químicas e biológicas do solo, em diferentes estações do ano. Foram avaliados os sistemas: consórcio do cafeeiro com uma (CJ1), duas (CJ2) ou três (CJ3) linhas de guandu (Cajanus cajan); plantio do café a pleno sol (CS); área de plantio convencional de pimentão e feijão-vagem (AC); e área de floresta secundária (AFS). O espaçamento entre linhas em CJ1, CJ2, CJ3 e CS foi de 2,0x1,0, 2,8x1,0, 3,6x1,0, e 2,8x1,0 m, respectivamente. O solo foi amostrado na profundidade de 10 cm, nas quatro estações do ano. Os resultados foram submetidos à análise de variância, à análise de componentes principais e à análise de redundância. Houve aumento na macrofauna edáfica, na respiração basal do solo e no quociente microbiano, no verão. A densidade total da macrofauna foi maior em CJ2 seguidos por CJ3, CS, CJ1, AC e FFR; Coleoptera, Formicidae e Isoptera foram os grupos mais abundantes. Não há diferenças significativas entre as áreas quanto a respiração basal do solo, e o quociente metabólico é maior em CJ1, CJ3 e AFS. O carbono da biomassa microbiana e os teores de K, pH, Ca+Mg e P são maiores em AC.Termos para indexação: Cajanus cajan, Coffea arabica, macrofauna edáfica, quociente metabólico, sombreamento, biomassa microbiana do solo.

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“…Since some 50 yr ago, farmers in some regions of Latin America have developed and disseminated the use of "Velvetbean" as rotation or associated crop to make a continuous use of clear-cut lands for production of subsistence crops (Duke, 1981;Kay, 1985;Triomphe 1996;Ortiz-Ceballos & Fragoso, 2004). Little is known about the introduction of "Velvetbean" to Latin America.…”

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“…Also, Mucuna in a cropping system modified the structure, composition, diversity and interactions of soil biota (earthworms, millipedes, centipedes, Coleoptera adults, Diptera larvae and Isopoda) that can promote soil structure and nutrient availability (Ortiz-Ceballos & Fragoso 2004;Blanchart et al, 2006;Ortiz Ceballos et al, 2007a;Ortiz Ceballos et al, 2007b).…”

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“…as a means to sustainably use clear-cut fields. This way, farmers are able to sustainably and inexpensively grow subsistence and other various crops thanks to the biocontrol of weeds, pests and diseases and the preservation of soil fertility that are provided by using Velvetbean for crop rotation or intercropping (Flores, 1989;Buckles & Perales, 1994;Ortiz-Ceballos & Fragoso, 2004). Clearly, the cover crop concept has to be considered in a broadest sense and not only as a rudimentary way to add nitrogen to the soil.…”

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Velvet Bean (Mucuna pruriens var. utilis) a Cover Crop as Bioherbicide to Preserve the Environmental Services of Soil

Ortíz-Ceballos¹,

Aguirre‐Rivera²,

Arce³

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Earthworm populations under tropical maize cultivation: the effect of mulching with velvetbean

Cited by 44 publications

References 25 publications

Response of okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) and soil properties to different mulch materials in different cropping seasons

Response of okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) and soil properties to different mulch materials in different cropping seasons

Bioindicators of soil quality in coffee organic cultivation systems

Velvet Bean (Mucuna pruriens var. utilis) a Cover Crop as Bioherbicide to Preserve the Environmental Services of Soil

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