The Role of Bio-Fertilization in Improving Fruits Productivity—A Review

Mosa, Walid F. A.; Sas-Paszt, Lidia; El-Megeed, Nagwa Abd

doi:10.4236/aim.2014.415116

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“…The BOF treatment increased the apple yield compared to CK and CF treatments during 2009–2015 crop seasons. Many studies reported the beneficial effects of BOF on crop yields (Shen et al, 2013; Mosa et al, 2015; Xue et al, 2015). In this study, the apple yield was reached up to 81.47 Mg ha -1 and 82.88 Mg ha -1 in BOF treatment in 2014 and 2015, respectively, which was much higher than the average apple yield in the Loess Plateau and China.…”

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Long-Term Application of Bioorganic Fertilizers Improved Soil Biochemical Properties and Microbial Communities of an Apple Orchard Soil

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Soil biochemical properties and microbial communities are usually considered as important indicators of soil health because of their association with plant nutrition. In this study, we investigated the impact of long-term application of bioorganic fertilizer (BOF) on soil biochemical properties and microbial communities in the apple orchard soil of the Loess Plateau. The experiment included three treatments: (1) control without fertilization (CK); (2) chemical fertilizer application (CF); and (3) bioorganic fertilizer application (BOF). The high throughput sequencing was used to examine the bacterial and fungal communities in apple orchard soil. The results showed that the BOF treatment significantly increased the apple yield during the experimental time (2009–2015). The application of BOF significantly increased the activities of catalase and invertase compared to those in CK and CF treatments. The high throughput sequencing data showed that the application of BOF changed the microbial community composition of all soil depths considered (0–20 cm, 20–40 cm, and 40–60 cm), e.g., the relative abundance of bio-control bacteria (Xanthomonadales, Lysobacter, Pseudomonas, and Bacillus), Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Ohtaekwangia, Ilyonectria, and Lecanicillium was increased while that of Acidobacteria, Chloroflexi, Gp4, Gp6 and Sphaerobacter was decreased. The increase in apple yield after the application of BOF might be due to increase in organic matter, total nitrogen and catalase and invertase activities of soil and change in the bacterial community composition by enriching Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Lysobacter, and Ohtaekwangia. These results further enhance the understanding on how BOFs alter soil microbial community composition to stimulate soil productivity.

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Long-Term Application of Bioorganic Fertilizers Improved Soil Biochemical Properties and Microbial Communities of an Apple Orchard Soil

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“…Table 2 indicates that (cow, sheep, and pig) manures contain different levels of calcium and magnesium which they incorporate into the soil when used . Manures, therefore, have a direct effect on availing calcium and magnesium in the soil and other physical and chemical properties needed for soil health (Mosa et al, 2014). The pH of the soil varies depending on the chemical composition of the soil, organic fertilizers increase the soil cation exchange capacity of the soil when applied in the soil attributing to soil organic substances and increase in calcium and magnesium in the soil, this increases the pH of the soil with the application of organic fertilizers in the soil (Goldberg et al 2020).…”

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Determination of Essential Minerals in Manures of Selected Domestic Animals in Karatina and Their Effects on Soil and Plants

2023

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Calcium and Magnesium are part of the macro-nutrients required by plants from the soil for growth and development, they are also necessary for soil health to keep crops healthy. Calcium is needed in plants for the formation of new cells, roots, stems, and leaves. For the soil, calcium plays an important role in ensuring the Pretention capacity of water and nutrients. Magnesium is an important component of photosynthesis in plants and is found in chlorophyll which,the green pigment. The study investigated and compared the presence of calcium and magnesium levels in manures of several animals from different households around the Kagochi area. The samples collected were dried, blended and acid digested. AAS, A-A-700,0 (Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy) was used to analyze the manure samples. The data provided was presented in tables and graphs comparing the manures from both households. The mean levels of calcium and magnesium for both households one and two were found to be Ca 27.99 mg/L and Mg 6.23mg/L for household 1 and Ca 27.26 mg/L and Mg 6.32 mg/L for household 2. A strong correlation was found between manures in household one and those of household two in their calcium and magnesium concentrations. The manures were found to contribute a significant rise in soil pH. The information from the study will form a basis for manure's importance and application for small-scale and largescale crop growers and bring more value to manures as a source of plant and soil nutrients.

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“…Biofertilizers consist mainly of beneficial microorganisms that may release nutrients from raw materials and plant residues in the soil and make them available commercially where specific strains are used as bio-fertilizers (Mosa et al, 2014). Fruits and vegetables exist at ideal conditions for the survival and growth of many types of microorganisms.…”

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The Role of Local Microorganisms Generated from Rotten Fruits and Vegetables in Producing Liquid Organic Fertilizer

Widjajanto¹,

Purbajanti²,

Sumarsono³

et al. 2017

J Applied Chem. Sci.

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Experiment was conducted in order to find the role of local microorganisms (LoM) generated from rotten fruits and vegetables in producing liquid organic fertilizer (LOF). LoM resulting from rotten fruits and vegetables was dominated by Lactobacillus sp.. Therefore, in this experiment LoM was used to utilize cow urine to be LOF. The LoM was tested based on the composition of rotten fruit (F) and vegetable (V) and LoM consisted of LoM-1 (100% F); LoM-2 (75% F: 25% V); LoM-3 (50% F:50% V); LoM-4 (25% F-75% V); and LoM-5 (100% V). In this study other than LoM, EM4 was also used as a source of microorganism and positioned as a control. Cow urine and other materials were mixed and stirred homogenously. After that the LoM was put into the mixture and it then was incubated, respectively, for 6 days (I-6), 12 days (I-12), and 18 days (I-18). At the end of incubation, sample of LOF was taken up and analysis for pH, N, P, K and C. It showed that pH of LOF at all treatments decreased from initial pH of cow urine. The performance of N and K content was different throughout incubation, at I-6, I-12, and I-18. There was no significant differences of C content of LOF among treatments of different LoM at I-6 and I-18 with the exception of I-12. Meanwhile C/N ratio of LOF with different sources of LoM and EM4 at I-6, I-12 were no significant different ranged from 7-12 and 8-11, respectively. There was significantly different of C/N ratio among treatments of different LoM and EM4 at I-18. The C/N ratio of LOF with EM4 as starter showed different performance. The C/N ratio of it increased at I-6 and I-12, but gradually decreased at I-18. The LoM generated from rotten fruits and vegetables was dominated by Lactobacillus sp. and have potential to be a starter in producing LOF. The quality of LOF was determined by the incubation periods, mainly at I-18. Therefore, further investigation on this matter is highly recommended.

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The Role of Bio-Fertilization in Improving Fruits Productivity—A Review

Cited by 17 publications

References 29 publications

Long-Term Application of Bioorganic Fertilizers Improved Soil Biochemical Properties and Microbial Communities of an Apple Orchard Soil

Long-Term Application of Bioorganic Fertilizers Improved Soil Biochemical Properties and Microbial Communities of an Apple Orchard Soil

Determination of Essential Minerals in Manures of Selected Domestic Animals in Karatina and Their Effects on Soil and Plants

The Role of Local Microorganisms Generated from Rotten Fruits and Vegetables in Producing Liquid Organic Fertilizer

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