Field experiment was conducted to determine the impact of fertilizer on the dry matter and nutrient uptake of sweet corn (Zea mays L. var Saccharata) under conventional tillage operation at the research station in Central Mindanao University of the Institute of Plant Breeding-Uni...
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Research Article10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/42605
Aim: The aim of investigation was to evaluate the influence of organic fertilizer on soil, leaf nutrient content, growth and yield of Physic nut in Makurdi, North Central, Nigeria. Study Design: The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design and replicated tric...
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Research Article10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/42090
Aims: A field experiment has been carried out under the sandy soil conditions. Its aim was to evaluate the effect of some plant growth regulators (PGRs) foliar sprayed along with the fertilization by Fe and/or Zn on the lintel (Lens culinaris Medikus) yield and quality. Study Des...
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Research Article10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/42897
Soil fertilization is one of the major way to sustain crop production. In the present paper, fertilization trials were carried out on Andosols developed on trachyte in the upper part of the Bambouto Mountains with trachyte powder, human urine, and reserved water from cooked beans...
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Research Article10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/41999
The present study was conducted to enhance the zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) concentration in cowpea (V. unguiculata L.) var. Rituraj using physiological approach. Cowpea was grown in soil-pot culture subjected to soil application at presowing and foliar application of Zn, Fe and their...
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Research Article10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/42093
Aims: To determine the influence of fertilizer on the growth and yield of sweet corn grown under Bukidnon, Philippines condition. Place and Duration of Study: Research Station of IPB-UPLB, Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines on February 2016 to May 2016. Me...
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Research Article10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/42273
The characterization of spatial variability of soil physical and chemical characteristics is very important for precision farming and managing agricultural production. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the spatial variability of selected physical properties o...
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Research Article10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/41181
Tran Van Do, Dang Van Thuyet, Nguyen Toan Thang, Phung Dinh Trung, Ly Thi Thanh Huyen, Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong, Dang Hai Ha, Nguyen Van Tuan, Le Thi Hanh, Hoang Thi Nhung & Tran Hong Van·Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition·2018
Acacia plantations have been contributing to national economic and livelihood of millions people living in rural areas of Vietnam. It has been widely planted and accounted for nearly 50% areas of plantations in Vietnam. In this study, different planting densities including 1,110...
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Research Article10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/41258
To achieve sustainable irrigated agriculture in potential areas of the country better understanding of the extent, type and distribution of soluble salts are decisive for effective control of soil salinity and sodicity problems. In line with this, this study was conducted in Kemi...
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Research Article10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/40577
Aim: To assess the use of chicken manure pellets, partially acidulated phosphate rock (PAPR) and cowpea residues to enhance the fertility and productivity of two Kandiustalfs in Zambia. Methodology: Six treatments; chicken manure, PAPR, cowpea residues, chicken manure with PAPR,...
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Research Article10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/38647