Effect of Farmyard Manure, Lime and Inorganic Fertilizer Applications on Soil pH, Nutrients Uptake, Growth and Nodulation of Soybean in Acid Soils of Western Kenya

Otieno, Hillary M. O.; Zingore, George N. Chemining’wa Shamie

doi:10.5539/jas.v10n4p199

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“…This explanation is strongly supported by higher P uptakes measured under Lime + PG and Lime + PS where pH is significantly higher. Similar findings were recently found by Otieno et al [ 34 ] in acid soils of western Kenya. Additionally, the combination PG + L has been reported to stimulate soil microbial activity [ 35 , 36 ] and this could have improved phosphorus bioavailability.…”

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Impacts of Phosphogypsum, Soluble Fertilizer and Lime Amendment of Acid Soils on the Bioavailability of Phosphorus and Sulphur under Lucerne (Medicago sativa)

Bouray

Moir

Condron

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Plants

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Legumes play critical dual roles in grazed grassland ecosystems; providing nitrogen inputs and high-quality feed for grazing livestock. However, many species fail to persist in acidic, low fertility soils. A glasshouse study was conducted to investigate the response of lucerne (Medicago sativa) to phosphogypsum (PG), lime and soluble P + S fertilizer (PS) application to two soils. Phosphorus and sulphur were applied through either PG (0, 1, 3 and 9 t ha−1) or P + S fertilizer at equivalent rates to PG. Both PG and PS were applied with or without lime, which was applied at 2 t ha−1. Yield and nutrient uptake of the lucerne was measured, while the soil was analyzed for pH, Olsen P and exchangeable aluminum. Yield responses were significantly different between the two soils. Maximum yields and P and S uptakes were obtained under PG 9 t ha−1 combined with lime. Exchangeable Al decreased in both soils under 1 ha−1 of PG compared with the control. At the highest rate, Olsen P increased by 8 and 6 mg kg−1 for PG and by 6 and 11 mg kg−1 for PS compared with the control for Glenmore and Molesworth soils respectively. Phosphogypsum showed positive effects on P and S bioavailability.

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Impacts of Phosphogypsum, Soluble Fertilizer and Lime Amendment of Acid Soils on the Bioavailability of Phosphorus and Sulphur under Lucerne (Medicago sativa)

Bouray

Moir

Condron

et al. 2020

Plants

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“…Organic amendments such as organic manures, composts and biochar are also effective in ameliorating soil acidity and enhancing soil quality [35,36]. The application of organic manures increases soil pH, decreases exchangeable Al 3+ concentration [30], and increases nutrient (Ca 2+ and Mg 2+ ) concentrations in acid soils [37]. In addition, organic amendments modify the structure of the soil microbiome [38], enhance soil quality and increase total soluble solids in apple trees [39].…”

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Organic fertilizer application and Mg fertilizer promote banana yield and quality in an Udic Ferralsol

Zhang

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PLoS ONE

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Low soil fertility, high rates of fertilizer application and low yields and quality are major problems in intensive banana production in acid soils of south China. A field experiment was carried out for two years to determine the optimum management practices for maximizing soil health and banana yield and quality. The experiment consisted of an unamended control (CK) and lime (Lime), calcium magnesium phosphate fertilizer (CMP), organic fertilizer (OF), and organic fertilizer combined with calcium magnesium phosphate fertilizer (OFC) treatments. Soil nutrient concentrations and banana shoot biomass, nutrient uptake, yield and fruit quality were determined. Application of lime and CMP was found to increase soil pH and nutrient availability and increase banana yield. Yet, the banana biomass and yields in the Lime and CMP treatments were significantly lower than those in the OF and OFC treatments in which soil organic matter (SOM) content increased. Total soluble solids and soluble sugar contents increased in the CMP and organic fertilizer treatments. A consistent increase in Mg concentrations in banana leaves over the two years in the CMP and organic fertilizer treatments indicates that Mg is essential for banana production and quality. Shortterm adding Mg from banana corms increased total soluble solids and soluble sugar content. The application of organic fertilizer combined with CMP or Mg solution is therefore recommended to increase soil health and promote the yield and quality of banana in intensively managed plantations in subtropical regions.

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“…The use of manure in potato production is common in East Africa and has been confirmed by Tadesse et al (2017) and Mugo et al (2020). The benefits of using manure/compost include nutrient source, improvement of soil pH, increased soil organic matter, soil organic carbon, and crop yields (Linus et al, 2004;Muthoni and Kabira, 2011;Otieno et al, 2018). Hillary M.O.…”

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A review on yield response to nitrogen, potassium and manure applications in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production

Otieno

Mageto

2021

Arch. Agric. Environ. Sci.

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Potato productivity has stagnated and remained low due to, among other causes, increasing soil infertility and poor nutrient management strategies. To avert this situation, it is essential to have a better understanding of potato response to nitrogen and potassium nutrients. Like other crops, potatoes require an adequate and balanced supply of nutrients for better growth and tuber yields. To achieve that, it is essential to conduct an extensive soil analyses for the entire farm. However, this process is expensive for most resource-constrained farmers. Moreover, the current recommendations used in the region are generic and focuses more on nitrogen than potassium. Hence, there is a need to focus on readily and freely available information for enhanced decision making. The assumption that the soils in the region are fertile and can supply adequate potassium is no longer valid, and now necessitates more actions such as adopting integrated soil fertility and precise application of nutrients within the 4R principles. All these aspects are well covered in this article. We believe the information presented in this manuscript is valuable and give a better foundation for future research and recommendations in potato production.

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Effect of Farmyard Manure, Lime and Inorganic Fertilizer Applications on Soil pH, Nutrients Uptake, Growth and Nodulation of Soybean in Acid Soils of Western Kenya

Cited by 26 publications

References 14 publications

Impacts of Phosphogypsum, Soluble Fertilizer and Lime Amendment of Acid Soils on the Bioavailability of Phosphorus and Sulphur under Lucerne (Medicago sativa)

Impacts of Phosphogypsum, Soluble Fertilizer and Lime Amendment of Acid Soils on the Bioavailability of Phosphorus and Sulphur under Lucerne (Medicago sativa)

Organic fertilizer application and Mg fertilizer promote banana yield and quality in an Udic Ferralsol

A review on yield response to nitrogen, potassium and manure applications in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production

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