Effect of Eucalyptus Bund Plantation on Yield of Agricultural Crops and Soil Properties in Semi-Arid Region of India

Bhardwaj, KK; Dhillon, R. S.; Kumari, Sushil; Johar, Vishal; Dalal, V.; Chavan, S. B.

doi:10.20546/ijcmas.2017.610.245

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“…"They observed an increase in soil nitrogen content due to the accumulation of litter fall by Acacia. Similar positive results in the nutrient status of soil through intercropping in agroforestry have been reported earlier" (Bhardwaj et al, [23], Sirohi and Bangarwa, [24]. "The increase in nitrogen content under agroforestry may be attributed to the higher moisture levels and moderate temperatures in the shade, leading to a faster rate of mineralization, litter breakdown, and nitrogen turnover compared to full sunlight conditions.…”

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Enhancing Soil Health and Sustainability: The Impact of Melia Dubia-based Agroforestry in a Semi-Arid Region of Haryana, India

Sumit,

Arya,

Nanda

et al. 2024

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This study investigates the impact of a Melia dubia-based agroforestry system on soil properties in Gillan Khera, Fatehabad district, located in the semi-arid region of Haryana. Soil samples were collected from a 7-year-old plantation with a 3m × 3m spacing, where three oat varieties were intercropped. Parameters such as pH, electrical conductivity (EC), organic carbon, soil moisture, and available nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium were analysed at depths of 0-15 cm and 15-30 cm. Results revealed a decrease in soil pH and EC under trees, with values decreasing from 8.09 to 7.89 and 0.46 to 0.44 dSm-1, respectively. However, intercropped conditions exhibited higher levels of nitrogen (131.38 kg/ha), phosphorus (16.00 kg/ha), potassium (301.10 kg/ha), and organic carbon (0.46%) at both soil depths. Additionally, there was more soil moisture under the plantation. These findings suggest a positive correlation between tree growth and soil health. The study recommends the Melia dubia-based agroforestry system as a promising approach for enhancing soil fertility and promoting environmental sustainability.

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Enhancing Soil Health and Sustainability: The Impact of Melia Dubia-based Agroforestry in a Semi-Arid Region of Haryana, India

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Arya,

Nanda

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“…The higher SOM, TN, and CEC status near the tree might be resulted from the addition of a large quantity of leaf litter. Similar nding was observed by (Bhardwaj et al, 2017) who studied in Eucalyptus agroforestry system of Chain. Contrary to this the reduction of soil pH and av.…”

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Aspect and root trench effect of Eucalyptus globulus boundary plantation on barley yield and soil physicochemical properties in the Gumer district, Central highlands of Ethiopia

Ameha,

Asfaw

2023

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The expansion of Eucalyptus globules boundary plantation (EGBP) along farm boundaries considered to have effects on yield of underneath crops. Tree root pruning or trench is a potential tool for managing belowground competition. We evaluated aspect and trench distance effect of EGBP on barley yield and soil physicochemical properties in Gummer woreda, central Ethiopia. Two months before sowing, on one side of each aspect of EGBP trenches were prepared at distances of 0.5m, 1m and 1.5m using split-split plot design with three replications. At 1.5m trench distance, the North faced field showed 20.4%to 31.2% additional yield variation respectto South, East and West faced fields. Also 15.2% to 43% additional yield was observed as the field distance from EGBP increased from 3m to 12m. Relative to un-trenched field, trenched fields showed 31.9% to 73.4%additional yield variations. Regarding to soil physicochemical properties, aspect of EGBP had no significant effect. However, except for texture, pH and extractable potassium, trench showed a significant difference on soil organic matter, total nitrogen, available Phosphors and CEC status. Relative to un-trenched fields of 6m and 9m, 1.5 m trenched field of 3m field distance showed 48 % and 15% additional yield variations. That means root trench minimized on average 24% of the field distance effect of EGBP on barley yield. Therefore, root pruning at 1.5m distance from EGBP using 0.5m x 0.5 m trench is an applicable and advisable method that will help farmers to maximize barley yield with higher land-use efficiency.

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“…They reported that the nitrogen content of soil under agri-silviculture system increased because of litter fall accumulation by Acacia. Various researchers such as Tiwari and Baghel (2014) and Bhardwaj et al (2017) noted the positive behavior of agroforestry in increasing the nutrient status and enhancing the fertility of soil in their research. The rise in available nitrogen under agri-silviculture system is because of extra moisture in the shade, combined with a more moderate temperature, resulting in breakdown of litter, mineralization and nitrogen gain at a faster rate Potential of Melia dubia agroforestry system in soil improvement compared to full sunlight conditions (Antonio and Gama-Rodrigues, 2011).…”

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Potential of Melia dubia agroforestry system in soil improvement and environmental sustainability

Narender

Arya

Nanda

2021

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The current study intended to understand the influence of Melia dubia based agroforestry system on soil properties. The research was carried out at Gillan Khera in district Fatehabad, situated in the semi-arid region of Haryana. Analysis of soil samples were done for pH, electrical conductivity (EC), organic carbon, soil moisture and available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The soil pH and EC decreased more under trees than under control (sole wheat crop) i.e, 8.09 to 7.89 and 0.46 to 0.44 dSm-1 respectively. However, the amount of N, P, K, organic carbon (131.38, 16.00, 301.10 (kg/ha) and 0.46 % respectively) and soil moisture content was found higher in intercropped conditions at both soil depths. Extra moisture in shaded conditions resulting in the breakdown of litter, mineralization and nitrogen gain at a faster rate compared to full sunlight conditions justifies the increased amount of nutrients, organic carbon and other favorable changes in the soil under trees. The current study recommends Melia dubia based agroforestry system as an excellent opportunity in order to enhance soil fertility and for environmental sustainability.

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Effect of Eucalyptus Bund Plantation on Yield of Agricultural Crops and Soil Properties in Semi-Arid Region of India

Cited by 9 publications

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Enhancing Soil Health and Sustainability: The Impact of Melia Dubia-based Agroforestry in a Semi-Arid Region of Haryana, India

Enhancing Soil Health and Sustainability: The Impact of Melia Dubia-based Agroforestry in a Semi-Arid Region of Haryana, India

Aspect and root trench effect of Eucalyptus globulus boundary plantation on barley yield and soil physicochemical properties in the Gumer district, Central highlands of Ethiopia

Potential of Melia dubia agroforestry system in soil improvement and environmental sustainability

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