Influence of Nitrogen Application on Soil Chemical Properties, Nutrient Acquisition, and Enzymatic Activities in Rainfed Wheat/Maize Strip Intercropping

Hussain, Sadam; Naseer, Muhammad Asad; Han, Fei; Guo, Ru; Saqib, Muhammad; Farooq, Muhammad; Chen, Xiaoli; Ren, Xiaolong

doi:10.1007/s42729-023-01450-w

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“…A foliar spray of micronutrients combined with soilapplied K also improved cane yield (12.49% and 42.79% over conventional farming practices) but also yielded the higher brix contents and sugar recovery [51,52]. Similar was also reported for other crops [53]. Our results were supported by Ismail et al [54], that Zn and Fe applied as foliar to the sugarcane effectively improved the growth characteristics of sugarcane, which ultimately increased its yield.…”

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Optimizing Sugarcane Growth, Yield, and Quality in Different Ecological Zones and Irrigation Sources Amidst Environmental Stressors

Manzoor,

Khan,

Ahmad

et al. 2023

Plants

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The imbalanced use of fertilizers and irrigation water, particularly supplied from groundwater, has adversely affected crop yield and harvest quality in sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.). In this experiment, we evaluated the impact of potassium (K) and micronutrients [viz. Zinc (Zn), Iron (Fe), and Boron (B)] application and irrigation water from two sources, viz. canal, and tube well water on sugarcane growth, yield, and cane quality under field trails. Water samples from Mardan (canal water) and Rahim Yar Khan (tube well water) were analyzed for chemical and nutritional attributes. The results revealed that tube well water’s electrical conductivity (EC) was three-fold that of canal water. Based on the EC and total dissolved salts (TDS), 83.33% of the samples were suitable for irrigation, while the sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) indicated only a 4.76% fit and a 35.71% marginal fit compared with canal water. Furthermore, the application of K along with B, Fe, and Zn had led to a significant increase in cane height (12.8%, 9.8%, and 10.6%), cane girth (15.8%, 15.6%, and 11.6%), cane yield (13.7%, 12.3%, and 11.5%), brix contents (14%, 12.2%, and 13%), polarity (15.4%, 1.4%, and 14%), and sugar recovery (7.3%, 5.9%, and 6%) in the tube well irrigation system. For the canal water system, B, Fe, and Zn increased cane height by 15.3%, 13.42%, and 11.6%, cane girth by 13.9%, 9.9%, and 6.5%, cane yield by 42.9%, 43.5%, and 42%, brix content by 10.9%, 7.7%, and 8%, polarity by 33.4%, 28%, and 30%, and sugar recovery by 4.0%, 3.9%, and 2.0%, respectively, compared with sole NPK application. In conclusion, the utilization of tube well water in combination with canal water has shown better results in terms of yield and quality compared with the sole application of canal water. In addition, the combined application of K and B significantly improved sugarcane yields compared with Zn and Fe, even with marginally suitable irrigation water.

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Optimizing Sugarcane Growth, Yield, and Quality in Different Ecological Zones and Irrigation Sources Amidst Environmental Stressors

Manzoor,

Khan,

Ahmad

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“…Soil enzymatic activities are crucial for soil quality and plant health [63]. Significant correlations were found between soil nitrate nitrogen and actinomycetes, and positive correlations were found between soil alkali-hydrolyzable nitrogen, available potassium, and phosphatase activity [64]. A principal component analysis favored organic fertilizers for soil health, likely due to enzyme activities facilitating nutrient availability and influencing the nitrogen fertilizer's chemical properties [65].…”

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Appropriate Application of Organic Fertilizer Can Effectively Improve Soil Environment and Increase Maize Yield in Loess Plateau

Xing,

Li,

Zhang

et al. 2024

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Fertilization has a significant impact on soil nutrients and microbiological properties, which, in turn, affect crop yield. However, the specific effects of organic and inorganic fertilizers on soil fertility and microbial characteristics in maize fields, as well as the key soil factors influencing changes in crop yield, remain largely unknown. A study was conducted over two years (2021–2022) to investigate the impact of various nitrogen fertilization rates and types on maize yield and soil properties in the Loess Plateau. Field experiments with five nitrogen levels (60, 90, 120, 150, and 180 kg N ha−1) and two fertilizer types (chemical and organic) were conducted. The optimal yield was achieved with 150 kg N ha−1, significantly surpassing that of other treatments by 4.5−45.7%. Compared with the organic fertilizers, the chemical fertilizers increased soil salt and catalase levels, with soil nitrate and ammonium content being higher at the jointing stage but lower at maturity. Organic fertilization improved soil potassium, organic matter, urease and phosphatase activities, and microbial populations. Yield correlated with several soil indicators, including salt content, nitrate, available potassium, and enzyme activities. Notably, soil nitrate also correlated with actinomyces quantity. A principal component analysis showed that the organic fertilizer was more beneficial to soil health than the chemical fertilizer. Consequently, this study recommends 150 kg N ha−1 of organic fertilizer for sustainable maize farming and soil health in China’s northwest arid region, providing a theoretical framework for agricultural practices.

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Chemically Degraded Soil: Strategies for Mitigating its Toxicity and Enhancing Sustainable Crop Production

Alvi,

Ali,

Haider

et al. 2024

J Soil Sci Plant Nutr

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Influence of Nitrogen Application on Soil Chemical Properties, Nutrient Acquisition, and Enzymatic Activities in Rainfed Wheat/Maize Strip Intercropping

Cited by 4 publications

References 78 publications

Optimizing Sugarcane Growth, Yield, and Quality in Different Ecological Zones and Irrigation Sources Amidst Environmental Stressors

Optimizing Sugarcane Growth, Yield, and Quality in Different Ecological Zones and Irrigation Sources Amidst Environmental Stressors

Appropriate Application of Organic Fertilizer Can Effectively Improve Soil Environment and Increase Maize Yield in Loess Plateau

Chemically Degraded Soil: Strategies for Mitigating its Toxicity and Enhancing Sustainable Crop Production

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