Optimum application levels of nitrogen and zinc for maize (Zea Mays L.) production at Abaji, Federal capital territory, Nigeria

Olowookere,; T, B.; Salihu, D.; G.T, Oyerinde

doi:10.30574/gscarr.2020.5.2.0094

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“…The experiment consisted of 10 treatments and are listed as follows: sole application of biodigestate at 2500 L·ha −1 (D), application of biodigestate at 2500 L·ha −1 with sole application of N fertilizer (urea) at 60 kg·ha −1 (DN 1 ) and 120 kg·ha −1 (DN 2 ) [ 18 ], application of biodigestate at 2500 L·ha −1 with sole application of P fertilizer (single superphosphate) at 30 kg·ha −1 (DP 1 ) and 60 kg·ha −1 (DP 2 ) [ 31 ], application of biodigest at 2500 L·ha −1 with sole application of K fertilizer (muriate of potash) at 30 kg·ha −1 (DK 1 ) and 60 kg·ha −1 (DK 2 ) [ 32 ], application of biodigestate at 2500 L·ha −1 + urea fertilizer at 60 kg·ha −1 + single superphosphate at 30 kg·ha −1 + muriate of potash at 30 kg·ha −1 (DN 1 P 1 K 1 ), application of biodigestate at 2500 L·ha −1 + urea fertilizer at 120 kg·ha −1 + single Superphosphate at 60 kg·ha −1 + muriate of potash at 60 kg·ha −1 (DN 2 P 2 K 2 ), and no application of any soil amendment (control) (D 0 N 0 P 0 K 0 ). The treatments were arranged in a randomized complete block design and replicated three times.…”

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Sole and Combined Application of Biodigestate, N, P, and K Fertilizers: Impacts on Soil Chemical Properties and Maize Performance

Adekiya,

Ande,

Dahunsi

et al. 2024

The Scientific World Journal

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The fertilizing effects of biodigestate produced from biogas plants on crop and soil productivity are very scarce. Hence, a field study was conducted in 2022 at the Teaching and Research Farm of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria. The study evaluated the effects of biodigestate fertilizer, applied alone or in combination with urea, single superphosphate, or muriate of potash fertilizers at low (N1, K1, and P1) and high (N2, P2, and K2) rates on soil chemical properties, growth, and yield of maize (Zea mays (L.)). The treatments were biodigestate alone (D), D + N fertilizer (urea) at 60 kg·ha−1 (DN1), D + N at 120 kg·ha−1 (DN2), D + P fertilizer (single superphosphate) at 30 kg·ha−1 (DP1), D + P at 60 kg·ha−1 (DP2), D + K fertilizer (muriate of potash) at 30 kg·ha−1 (DK1), D + K 60 kg·ha−1 (DK2), D + N1 + P1 + K1 (DN1P1K1), D + N2 + P2 + K2 (DN2P2K2) (10), and control. The 10 treatments were arranged in a randomized complete block design and replicated three times. Results showed that both low and high rates of fertilizer application improved soil chemical properties, growth parameters, and yield of maize compared with the control. High fertilizer rates (N2, P2, and K2) significantly enhanced soil chemical properties and growth parameters, but lower rates (N1, P1, and K1) resulted in higher maize yield. DN1 fertilizer significantly increased maize yield compared with DN2, DP1, DP2, DK1, and DK2. Overall, the treatment of DN1P1K1 demonstrated the highest grain yield, likely due to optimal nutrient supply from N, P, and K fertilizers, along with an improved soil environment facilitated by the biodigestate. The study recommends a balanced and sustainable fertilizer application strategy of 60 kg·N·ha−1, 30 kg·P2O5·ha−1, and 30 kg·K·ha−1 with 2500 L·ha−1 of biodigestate to enhance maize production while minimizing cost and environmental impact. However, for those aiming for maize fodder production, a higher fertilizer rate of 120 kg·N·ha−1, 60 kg·P2O5·ha−1, and 60 kg·K·ha−1 with 2500 L·ha−1 of biodigestate is advised.

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