Nitrogen Fertilizer Effects on Quality of Fodder beet (Beta vulgaris var. Crassa)

Khogali, Muna E.; M.I.Dagash, Yassin; Elhag, Mahgoub Gaafar

doi:10.5251/abjna.2011.2.2.270.278

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“…Lower growth parameters were obtained from plants that received zero N application. These findings are in agreement with the report on fodder beet [B. vulgaris (Khogali et al, 2011)].…”

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Nitrogen Application and Leaf Harvesting Improves Yield and Nutritional Quality of Beetroot

Mampa

Maboko

Soundy

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Beetroot (Beta vulgaris), commonly known as table beet, is used as a staple in the diet of many people through the consumption of the entire plant, leaf, and the root. The objective of this study was to assess the effects of nitrogen (N) application and leaf harvest percentage on the yield and quality of roots and leaves of beetroot. The treatment design was a randomized complete block design with five levels of N (0, 60, 90, 120, and 150 kg·ha−1) combined with three leaf harvest percentages (0, 30, and 50) and replicated three times. The first leaf harvest was initiated 35 days after transplanting (DAT) by removing the outer matured leaves and the second harvest occurred 80 DAT by removing all the leaves. The results showed increases in leaf and root yield with an increase in N application. Nitrogen application at 90 and 120 kg·ha−1 increased fresh leaf weight, leaf number, and fresh and dry root weight, including root diameter and length with the exception of leaf area which was significantly higher at 120 kg·ha−1 N. Magnesium and iron leaf content, and N root content were significantly improved by the application of 120 kg·ha−1 N. Leaf harvest percentage did not have a significant effect on leaf yield or leaf and root mineral content. However, dry root weight was significantly reduced by the 50% leaf harvest. Leaf harvest at 30% or 50% increased total protein content of the roots of beetroot, whereas an increase in N application decreased concentration of total proteins. Results demonstrate that leaf and root yield, as well as magnesium, zinc, and iron leaf content, increased with the application of 120 kg·ha−1 N, whereas 30% leaf harvest did not negatively affect root yield.

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“…Lower growth parameters were obtained from plants that received zero N application. These findings are in agreement with the report on fodder beet [B. vulgaris (Khogali et al, 2011)].…”

Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 94%

“…1). Total root N content was highest at 150 kgÁha -1 N, although it did not differ significantly with 120 and 60 kgÁha -1 N. Khogali et al (2011) found that an increase in N application increased the N content of fodder beet. Leaf harvest percentage did not have a significant effect on root mineral content (data not shown).…”

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Nitrogen Application and Leaf Harvesting Improves Yield and Nutritional Quality of Beetroot

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Maboko

Soundy

et al. 2017

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“…On the other hand, the maximum amount of root fresh yield reported in the current study (119 ton ha -1 ), was more than the 97 ton ha -1 reported by Albayrak and Yuksel (2010) even with 80 kg N ha -1 more than the 120 kg N ha -1 applied in this study. Regarding the high DM concentration of fodder beet roots as compared to that in the shoots in both seasons, similar findings were reported, for the same cultivar (Voroshenger), evaluated in Sudan by Khogali et al (2011b) and in Oman by Nadaf et al (1998).…”

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Fodder Beet (Beta Vulgaris L.) Yield and Quality Attributes as Affected by Sowing Date, Age at Harvest and Boron Application

Salama

Zeid

2017

Alexandria Science Exchange Journal

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The forage potential of fodder beet (Beta vulgaris L.) grown under the Egyptian agricultural conditions has not been fully investigated. This study was carried out during two successive winter growing seasons (2014/2015 and 2015/2016) in Egypt and aimed to investigate the variations in yield and some quality attributes of fodder beet as affected by three sowing dates (15 th September, 15 th October and 15 th November), three ages at harvest (120, 150, and 180 days after sowing-DAS), and boron application. Total, root, and shoot yields (t ha-1), as well as root and shoot dry matter contents (g kg-1) were evaluated. Fodder beet quality was judged in terms of the variations in the three fiber fractions (NDF, ADF, and ADL), in addition to the in vitro true digestibility (IVTD), and the NDF digestibility (NDFD). A pronounced response in most of the studied parameters to the different sowing dates and age at harvest was detected, while boron application had minimal influence on yield and quality of fodder beet. Early sowing (mid-Sept.) and late harvesting (180 DAS) resulted in the maximum fresh yield amounting to 170 ton ha-1 , while a delay in sowing to mid-Nov. resulted in 53% reduction in fresh yield. The maximum dry matter content, on the other hand, was achieved with late sowing (mid-Nov.) and late harvesting (180 DAS). The role of boron in nutrient translocation from shoots to roots was clear in the significant decrease of the shoot dry matter content. However, no effect was observed for the root and shoot fresh yields. Harvesting at 180 DAS lead to the accumulation of the highest significant amount from the three tested fiber fractions (NDF, ADF and ADL). Regarding digestibility, both IVTD and NDFD values, declined with the increase in plant age at harvest. Results of the current study indicated that the fiber fractions of fodder beet roots and shoots were distinguishably lower than other forage crops. Furthermore, the high digestibility of 79% for IVTD and 60%for NDFD for fodder beet roots and comparable values for shoots, emphasize the excellent fiber quality of this crop. Records of the quality attributes of fodder beet, in the current study, in addition to its high yield, suggest that it can complement the high-protein berseem clover feed in critical periods of forage shortage and improve the nutritional value of the produced feed in the winter season in Egypt.

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Legume-Rhizobium Strain Specificity Enhances Nutrition and Nitrogen Fixation in Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.)

2020

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This study reports the effectiveness of some selected rhizobium strains in enhancing nitrogen fixation and nutrient uptake in Vicia faba L. Multi-location field experiments were conducted for two years (2016 and 2017) using a split-plot in randomized complete block design. Treatments comprised six rhizobium strains as the main plot factor and three varieties of Vicia faba as the sub-plot factor. Non-inoculated plants with or without N fertilizer served as +N and −N controls, respectively. Peat carrier-based inoculant of each strain was applied at the rate of 10 g kg−1 seed. Data on nodulation were taken at the late-flowering stage, whereas nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations in plant parts were analyzed at physiological maturity. The total nitrogen difference method was employed to quantify nitrogen fixation. Location x rhizobium strain x variety interaction had a significant effect on nodule dry weight plant−1. Rhizobium strains significantly enhanced nodulation, nitrogen fixation, nutrient uptake and soil nitrogen balance. Inoculation with NSFBR-12 and NSFBR-15 resulted in the highest nitrogen fixed, nutrient uptake and soil nitrogen balance. Vicia faba inoculated with the two top performing strains, NSFBR-12 and NSFBR-15 fixed respectively 87.7% and 85.5% of the total nitrogen uptake. Non-inoculated plants fulfilled proportionately more of the total nitrogen uptake through nitrogen derived from the soil rather than fixed nitrogen. Soil available phosphorus and pH had appreciable influences on nitrogen and phosphorus uptake of inoculated Vicia faba. Inoculation with competitive and effective rhizobium strains can improve soil nitrogen balance, nitrogen fixation and nutrient uptake of Vicia faba.

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Nitrogen Fertilizer Effects on Quality of Fodder beet (Beta vulgaris var. Crassa)

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References 9 publications

Nitrogen Application and Leaf Harvesting Improves Yield and Nutritional Quality of Beetroot

Nitrogen Application and Leaf Harvesting Improves Yield and Nutritional Quality of Beetroot

Fodder Beet (Beta Vulgaris L.) Yield and Quality Attributes as Affected by Sowing Date, Age at Harvest and Boron Application

Legume-Rhizobium Strain Specificity Enhances Nutrition and Nitrogen Fixation in Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.)

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