Assessing the Effect of Combining Phosphorus Fertilizers with Crop Residues on Maize (Zea Mays L.) Productivity and Financial Benefits

Ullah, Jawad; Shah, Shahen; Mihoub, Adil; Jamal, Aftab; Saeed, Muhammad Farhan; Székely, Árpád; Radicetti, Emanuele; Salman, Muhammad; Caballero‐Calvo, Andrés

doi:10.1007/s10343-023-00829-0

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“…However, the current research does not provide a consistent conclusion regarding the growth and P nutritional status of citrus plants when different green manure varieties are incorporated. Previous studies ( Shackelford et al., 2019 ; Khan et al., 2022 ; Ullah et al., 2023 ) have demonstrated that non-legume green manure incorporation did not favor plant growth, while legume green manure incorporation did. The main reason for the inconsistency observed is that the chemical N supply in this study was sufficient, which may have hindered the beneficial N supply from legume green manure.…”

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“…The impact of green manure on both the active P pools in the soil and the P nutrition of fruit trees is influenced not only by the C and P content of the green manure itself but also by the initial soil P status ( Ullah et al., 2023 ). In the study by Maltais-Landry and Frossard (2015) , the contribution of green manure residues to soil P fractions and a subsequent crop was similar and comparable to the effects of a water-soluble mineral P fertilizer, and with a greater contribution when soil initial available P was lower.…”

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Green manure incorporation enhanced soil labile phosphorus and fruit tree growth

Yang,

Zhang,

Chang

et al. 2024

Front. Plant Sci.

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IntroductionThe incorporation of green manures substantially enhances the conversion of external phosphorus (P) fertilizers and soil-reserved P into forms readily available to plants. The study aims to evaluate the influence of green manure additions on soil phosphorus dynamics and citrus growth, considering different green manure species and initial soil phosphorus levels. Additionally, the research seeks to elucidate the microbiological mechanisms underlying the observed effects.MethodsA citrus pot experiment was conducted under both P-surplus (1.50 g·P·kg-1) and P-deficient (0.17 g·P·kg-1) soils with incorporating legume (Leg), non-legume (Non-Leg) or no green manure residues (CK), and 18O-P labeled KH2PO4 (0.5 g, containing 80‰ δ18Op) was additionally introduced to trace the turnover characteristics of chemical P fertilizer mediated by soil microorganisms.Results and discussionIn P-surplus soil, compared with the CK treatment, the Leg treatment significantly increased soil H2O-Pi (13.6%), NaHCO3-Po (8.9%), NaOH-Pi (9.5%) and NaOH-Po (30.0%) content. It also promoted rapid turnover of P sources into H2O-Pi and NaHCO3-Pi pools by enhancing the phoC (576.6%) gene abundance. In contrast, the Non-Leg treatment significantly augmented soil H2O-Pi (9.2%) and NaHCO3-Po (8.5%) content, facilitating the turnover of P sources into NaHCO3-Pi pools. Under P-deficient soil conditions, compared with the CK treatment, the Leg treatment notably raised soil H2O-Pi (150.0%), NaHCO3-Pi (66.3%), NaHCO3-Po (34.8%) and NaOH-Pi (59.0%) content, contributing to the transfer of P sources into NaHCO3-Pi and NaOH-Pi pools. This effect was achieved through elevated ALP (33.8%) and ACP (12.9%) activities and increased pqqC (48.1%), phoC (42.9%), phoD (21.7%), and bpp (27.4%) gene abundances. The Non-Leg treatment, on the other hand, led to significant increases in soil NaHCO3-Pi (299.0%) and NaHCO3-Po (132.6%) content, thereby facilitating the turnover of P sources into NaHCO3-Pi and NaOH-Pi pools, except for the phoC gene abundance. Both Leg and Non-Leg treatments significantly improved citrus growth (7.3-20.0%) and P uptake (15.4-42.1%) in P-deficient soil but yielded no substantial effects in P-surplus soil. In summary, introducing green manure crops, particularly legume green manure, emerges as a valuable approach to enhance soil P availability and foster fruit tree growth in orchard production.

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Green manure incorporation enhanced soil labile phosphorus and fruit tree growth

Yang,

Zhang,

Chang

et al. 2024

Front. Plant Sci.

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“…Te results reported in [32,[38][39][40][41][42] also indicated that the application of organic fertilizers like the leaves of Croton and Erythrina signifcantly increased the biomass and grain yields of the wheat. Furthermore, the results of researches reported by diferent scholars in [43,44] for wheat and [45,46] for maize also indicated that application of organic fertilizer sources increased yield by improving the fertility of soils. Te partial budget analysis further indicated the highest income from two weeks of application and organic mixture at 2 : 1 : 0.…”

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Management of Alternative Organic Fertilizer Sources for Wheat Production: Evidence from Decomposition Dynamics and Agronomic, Economic, and Farmers’ Preferences

Laekemariam,

Gifole,

Kefita

2024

Applied and Environmental Soil Science

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The increasing cost of mineral fertilizer has posed a barrier for smallholder farmers, resulting in lower application rates, declined soil fertility status, and crop yield. Therefore, it is vital to look for cheap, impactful, and locally accessible organic fertilizer sources. Thus, two-year on-farm studies were conducted to evaluate potential organic fertilizer sources based on their decomposition dynamics and agronomic, economic, and farmer preference responses. The organic fertilizer sources used were dried tree leaves of Croton macrostachyus (Cm) and Erythrina bruci (Eb) and farm yard manure (FYM) and their mixture at ratios of 1 : 1:0, 2 : 1:0, and 1 : 1:1 Cm : Eb : FYM, respectively. The organic materials were buried using litter bags at 5 tons ha−1 rate in the crop field and retrieved at the weeks of two (14 days), four (28 days), six (42 days), and eight (56 days) after placement. Data were collected that included dry mass (DM) remaining, daily decomposition rate (k), and half-life (t1/2). Furthermore, to validate the findings of litter bag trials, the mixture of three organic fertilizer sources [1 : 1 : 0, 2 : 1 : 0, and 1 : 1 : 1 of Cm : Eb : FYM] and four application times (two, four, six, and eight weeks before sowing) were evaluated on bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) as a test crop in factorial randomized complete block design in a factorial arrangement with three replications. Data on agronomic, economic, and farmers’ preferences were recorded. The result revealed an increased weight loss over 56 days in the order of 2 : 1 : 0 > 1 : 1 : 0 > 1 : 1 : 1. The k value significantly (P<0.05) varied among organic fertilizer sources. The k value (% day−1) in 2013 varied between 3.42% and 0.023%, whereas in 2014, it was 3.10% and 0.23% for Cm and FYM, respectively. The k value was in the order of Cm > 2 : 1 : 0 > 1 : 1 : 0 > Eb > 1 : 1 : 1 > FYM. Applying organic fertilizers two weeks before sowing significantly improved wheat performance compared to applications made eight weeks prior. For example, the mean grain yield was 4.1 tons ha−1 and 2.6 tons·ha−1 at two and eight weeks before sowing, respectively. Although there were no statistically significant differences among the mixed sources, the 2 : 1 and 1 : 1 over 1 : 1 : 1 proportion have resulted in a higher grain yield. Farmers showed the highest preference rank for 2 Cm : 1 Eb and 1 Cm : 1 Eb, incorporated two weeks before sowing. The partial budget analysis demonstrated the highest net benefit from applying two weeks before sowing and 2 Cm : 1 Eb organic material mixture. Considering the findings generated from the decomposition test, agronomic and economic evaluations, and farmers’ preferences, we could conclude that the wheat growers should use 2 Cm : 1 Eb and incorporate it into the soil two weeks before sowing.

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“…This is especially important amid rapid climate change, where ensuring food security is a top priority. AFPMI optimizes crop nutrient utilization, ensuring higher crop yields, and crop resilience through the strategic application of organic and bio-fertilizers ( Daraz et al., 2023 ; Salman et al., 2023 ; Ullah et al., 2023 ). By embracing the practices of Alternative Fertilizers Harnessing Plant-Microbe Interactions, we can effectively tackle the challenges presented by climate change and guarantee a sustainable and secure food supply for future generations.…”

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Editorial: Alternative fertilizer harnessing plant-microbe interactions (AFPMI) for improved soil and plantnutrient management

Mihoub,

Ahmad,

Radicetti

2023

Front. Plant Sci.

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Assessing the Effect of Combining Phosphorus Fertilizers with Crop Residues on Maize (Zea Mays L.) Productivity and Financial Benefits

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References 47 publications

Green manure incorporation enhanced soil labile phosphorus and fruit tree growth

Green manure incorporation enhanced soil labile phosphorus and fruit tree growth

Management of Alternative Organic Fertilizer Sources for Wheat Production: Evidence from Decomposition Dynamics and Agronomic, Economic, and Farmers’ Preferences

Editorial: Alternative fertilizer harnessing plant-microbe interactions (AFPMI) for improved soil and plantnutrient management

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