Influence of soil texture and compost on the early growth and nutrient uptake of Moringa oleifera Lam

Ewetola, Esther Abosede; Oyeyiola, Yetunde Bunmi; Owoade, Folasade Mary; Farotimi, Mercy Foluso

doi:10.15414/afz.2019.22.02.26-33

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“…Soil types used for filling pits also played a significant role, with the soil mixture demonstrating superior growth outcomes compared to other soil types [3]. All pits filled with the soil mixture of loam texture had higher soil volume given unit of land, plant available water, soil available N, P and K content compared to native soils and the farmer method (Table 3) highlights that the soil mixture is more important for achieving success in tree development [36].…”

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Optimizing Planting Methods for Sustainable Pomegranate Cultivation in the Shallow Gravelly Land of Central Deccan Plateau Region, India

Vadivel,

Reddy,

Singh

et al. 2024

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To enhance pomegranate production on marginal gravelly lands, our study evaluated standardized planting techniques in an 8-year-old orchard. We employed trenching, wider pit excavation, pit digging, and auger digs with dimensions of 1 and 2 meters. Utilizing native soil from barren land, with or without spent wash, and mixing it with black soil up to 1 meter deep, we assessed growth parameters, leaf nutrients, and fruit yield. The trench and wider pit methods outperformed others, yielding greater above-ground biomass (>7.03 t tree-1), root biomass (2.5 t tree-1), and cross-sectional area (3.3 m² tree-1). Additionally, trench planting enhanced leaf phosphorus (0.28%) and potassium (1.8%) levels, fruit juice content (48.5%), total soluble solids (16.05°), and fruit yield (>9.3 t ha-1). The trench method also fostered longer roots at 90–150 cm radial distance and deeper roots at 40–60 cm depth. In summary, the trench and wider pit methods, combined with a soil mixture, are recommended for sustainable, high-quality fruit production in shallow gravelly terrains, thereby improving food security and the livelihoods of farmers in arid regions.

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Optimizing Planting Methods for Sustainable Pomegranate Cultivation in the Shallow Gravelly Land of Central Deccan Plateau Region, India

Vadivel,

Reddy,

Singh

et al. 2024

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“…The variations in moisture contents of the Moringa leaves examined in the present study could be attributed to difference in soil moisture content where the plants have grown. Soil is the main reservoir of water and nutrients, and thus controls the availability of most essential plant nutrients for crop growth and establishment (Ewetola et al 2019). A water deficit in the soil can cause water stress in plants, triggering morphological and physiological changes (Vasconcelos et al 2019).…”

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Nutritional composition, bioactive components and antioxidant activity of Moringa stenopetala and Moringa oleifera leaves grown in Gaborone, Botswana

Ntshambiwa

Seifu²,

Mokhawa³

2023

Food Prod Process and Nutr

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Moringa is a multipurpose tree and an important vegetable crop elsewhere. However, it is recently introduced to Botswana and grown in the backyards of households as a shade. Its uses are generally unknown to the community, and it is underutilized despite its huge nutritional and non-food uses. In this study, the nutritional composition, bioactive components and antioxidant activity of Moringa stenopetala (MS) and Moringa oleifera (MO) leaves grown in Gaborone Botswana were determined. Except for moisture content, no significant difference (p > 0.05) was observed in proximate composition between MS and MO leaves. The moisture content of MS leaves was significantly (p < 0.05) higher than that of MO leaves. MS leaves had significantly (p < 0.05) higher Na and K contents than MO leaves. However, MO leaves had significantly (p < 0.05) higher Zn content than MS leaves. The two Moringa leaves had comparable Fe, Ca and Mg contents. The Vitamin C content of MO leaves was significantly (p < 0.05) higher than that of MS leaves. However, MS leaves had significantly (p < 0.05) higher total phenolic, total flavonoid contents (mg/100 g) and antioxidant activity (µg/mL) as compared to MO leaves. The Moringa leaves can be used for development of functional foods with improved nutrition and health benefits. Graphical Abstract

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“…The soils of the study area (Ogbomoso, Southwestern Nigeria) are dominantly sandy with sand fraction not less than 70% (Kolawole et al, 2018;Oyeyiola, 2017). These soils are grossly deficient in total nitrogen, available phosphorus with characteristic low water and nutrient holding capacity resulting from intense organic carbon depletion (Ewetola et al, 2019;Oyeyiola, 2017;Adesina et al, 2015). Chemical fertilizers especially NPK 15:15:15 and urea are used indiscriminately by farmers in the *Corresponding author.…”

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Phosphate leachate losses in sandy soil amended with different fertilizers and effects on cowpea yield

Yetunde¹,

Gani²,

Emmanuel³

et al. 2022

J. Soil Sci. Environ. Manage.

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Nutrient leaching limits sustainable fertility management of tropical sandy soils. Therefore, phosphate leached from NPK 15:15:15 (NPK), sole compost (SC), phospho-compost (PC), poultry manure (PM), fresh Gliricidia sepium leaves (GL) and integrated (INTG) fertilizers applied at 40 kgP 2 O 5 ha -1 and an unamended soil (AC) in leaching columns containing 2.5 kg soil were studied. Each soil was simulated for leaching at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks after cowpea seed sowing. Fertilizer application significantly reduced total leachate volume (TLV) over AC in the order of AC > SC > NPK > INTG > PC > GL > PM.Total phosphate leached (TPL) was the highest (1505.3 mg l -1 ) in GL followed by 436.5, 229.7, 69.0, 33.4, 30.5 and 0.0 mg l -1 from NPK, INTG, AC, PM, SC and PC, respectively. The PC, PM and INTG produced significantly higher dry shoot (DSW) and root (DRW) weights, N and P uptake. Cowpea grain weight (CGW) was significantly higher (2.42 g plant -1 ) in INTG over AC (0.99 g plant -1 ). Significant negative correlation was between TLV and DSW, CGW, N and P uptake and between TPL and soil available P, N and P uptake. Stabilized organic (PC and SC) and integrated fertilizers (INTG) are therefore suitable for reduced phosphate leaching in sandy soil.

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Influence of soil texture and compost on the early growth and nutrient uptake of Moringa oleifera Lam

Abstract: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License Soil is the main reservoir of water and nutrients, and thus controls the availability of most essential plant nutrients for crop growth and establishment. Therefore, a study was conducted at

Cited by 5 publications

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Optimizing Planting Methods for Sustainable Pomegranate Cultivation in the Shallow Gravelly Land of Central Deccan Plateau Region, India

Optimizing Planting Methods for Sustainable Pomegranate Cultivation in the Shallow Gravelly Land of Central Deccan Plateau Region, India

Nutritional composition, bioactive components and antioxidant activity of Moringa stenopetala and Moringa oleifera leaves grown in Gaborone, Botswana

Phosphate leachate losses in sandy soil amended with different fertilizers and effects on cowpea yield

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