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Soil Fertility Assessment of Semiarid Soils from Nigeria Cropped to Sorghum

Nasiru M. Danmowa, Peter Nkedi- Kizza, Kelly T. Morgan & Kamal Mahmoud · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2020

The aim of this study is to characterize the fertility status of the Dingyadi soils from semiarid Northern Nigeria, by using different methods of extraction to assess the potential for soil available macro and micronutrients to the sorghum crop. The study also compared concentrat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2020/v32i930326

Assessment of Soil Fertility Status in a Cereal Based Cropping System at Outer Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh

Gazala Nazir, V. K. Sharma, . Anjali & Deepika Suri · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2020

Soil fertility management plays a key role in sustaining different production systems. Present investigation aimed at determining available nutrient status in cultivated soils under maize-wheat and paddy-wheat cropping sequences in outer Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh. Based on th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2020/v32i930325

Exploring Yield Potential of Pigeonpea and Soybean Intercropping Systems in NEHZ

Lowrence Kithan, Malini B. Sharma, Akumla Longchar, Tinatoly Sema & Kavi Sumi · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2020

A field study was conducted on yield potential of Pigeonpea and Soybean intercropping systems at the experimental farm of School of Agriculural Sciences and Rural Development (SASRD) on AICRP on Pigeonpea Nagaland University Medziphema Campus under rainfed conditions during 2016...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2020/v32i930324

Water Stress Alter Leaf Hydric Status and Flower Bud Development in Apricot cv. “Royal”

H. Ramírez, A. I. Melendres- Alvarez, A. Zermeño- González, D. Jasso- Cantú & J. A. Villarreal- Quintanilla · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2020

Aims: The apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.), is a drought-sensitive deciduous fruit. This concept arises from the fact that soil moisture stress can: Decrease the number and quality of flower buds differentiated; delay the time of flower differentiation and decrease the number of flo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2020/v32i930322

Influence of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Arachis hypogea Rhizosphere Microbial Community

Progress Oghenerume, Samuel Eduok, Basil Ita, Ofonime John & Inemesit Bassey · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2020

We evaluated the effect of 4000 mg zinc oxide (ZnO, 99%, 30 nm) nanoparticle on the physicochemical and microbiological properties of organic manure amended ultisol and loam soil cultivated with Arachis hypogaea using standard methods. The results indicate varying effects on the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2020/v32i830333

Distribution of Volatile Compounds in Kaffir Lime (Citrus hystrix) Leaves Grown in Soilless Substrate Analyzed Using Electronic Nose

Ramasamy Ravi, Steven Kennedy & Dharma Pitchay · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2020

Objective: The key objective of this research is to investigate the aroma profle of Kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix) leaves grown under greenhouse and peatlite soilless substrate conditions using the electronic nose system. Methodology: Fresh Citrus hystrix samples of recently mature...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2020/v32i930321

Farmers’ Knowledge on Soil Conservation Technologies, Associated Farm and Farmers’ Attributes in Hilly Farms of Nandi County, Kenya

Joseph Kipkorir Cheruiyot · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2020

Soil erosion is an issue of global concern due to its effects on the natural resource base in which agriculture is based on. In Kenya, low utilisation of soil conservation technologies (SCTs) has been blamed for continued land degradation. A study was designed to examine associat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2020/v32i830320

Effect of Different Media on Germination and Seedlings Performance of Chili Pepper (Capsicum annum)

P. D. Kaledzi, P. K. Tandoh & S. Asana · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2020

The production of vegetable seedlings is an important business for some farmers in most parts of the world with poor media being a major constraint. An experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of different media on germination and nursery performance of chili pepper at...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2020/v32i830319

Peanut Cultivation in Different Space Arrangements in the Paraibano Semi-arid

André Japiassú, Francisco de Oliveira Mesquita, Antônio Wilson Júnior Ramalho Lacerda, Patrícia Peixoto Custódio, Anailson de Sousa Alves, Antonio Gustavo de Luna Souto, Alex Serafim de Lima & Ana Beatriz Alves de Araújo · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2020

This research was proposed to evaluate the results under different spacing and densities   arrangements on growth, development and productivity of peanut plants, cultivate BR-1, in an agricultural area on the banks of the Piranhas River, located in the municipality of Pombal-PB....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2020/v32i830318

Physiological Evaluation of Different Rice Genotypes to Two Salinity Level during Seedling Stage under Hydroponic System

S. Lakshmi, V. Ravichandran, L. Arul & K. Krishna Surendar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2020

Hydroponics study was conducted to screen eight rice genotypes (CO 51, ADT 53, ADT 37, IR 64, CO 43, ASD 16, Pokkali; TRY 3) under salinity stress on early seedling stage. Two Saline treatments (75 and 100 mM NaCl) were given at 15 days old seedling; observations were recorded at...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2020/v32i830317

Response of Cauliflower to Different Forms of Boron and Relation to Boron Availability in Red and Lateritic Soils of West Midnapore District of West Bengal

S. Mukherjee, F. H. Rahaman, T. K. Choudhuri, S. Das & K. Nag · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2020

A field experiment on Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.) was conducted to study the different form of Boron deficiency which in terms will increase yield of Cauliflower in red and lateritic soils during 2011-12 at Kapgari village of Seva Bharati Krishi Vigyan Kendra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2020/v32i830316

Relative Suitability of Phosphorus Extraction Procedures for F Tropical Ferralsol

J. S. Tenywa, E. Odama & A. K. Amoding · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2020

Purpose: To evaluate the predictive capacity common procedures for soil P extraction and testing in laboratories in the region. Materials and Methods: A pot study with treatments viz. soil phosphorus extraction methods (Bray I, Bray II and Mehlich 3), and six P application rates...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2020/v32i830315

Evaluation of Short Duration Drought Tolerant Rice Varieties in Drought Prone Areas of Subarnapur District of Odisha

S. Pradhan, F. H. Rahman, S. Sethy, G. Pradhan & J. Sen · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2020

A study was conducted in farmer’s field through technology demonstrations during Kharif season of 2018 and 2019 in Subarnapur district of Odisha to recommend the most suited short duration drought tolerant upland rice variety particular to the locality. Six different varieties li...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2020/v32i830314

Effect of Vermicompost and Biochar on Growth and Yield of Carrot in Red Lateritic Soils of Purulia District of West Bengal

P. Biswas, B. Mahato, D. C. Mahato, F. H. Rahman & Chinanshuk Ghosh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2020

An experiment was conducted at Horticultural Farm of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kalyan, Purulia, West Bengal, India located at Jahajpur during Rabi season of 2019. The main objective was to determine the effectiveness of vermicompost and biochar on growth and yield of carrot. The exper...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2020/v32i830313