Effect of increasing levels of maize (Zea mays L.) residue on no-till soybean (Glycine max Merr.) in Northern production regions: A review

Vanhie, Michael; Deen, William M.; Lauzon, John D.; Hooker, David C.

doi:10.1016/j.still.2015.01.011

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“…The use of organic amendments is strongly recommended for the highly weathered tropical soils of SSA that are normally low in organic matter (Vanhie et al 2015). In this study, the nitrogen supplying capabilities of ten rarely-used plant residues were tested on maize production in comparison with inorganic fertilizer.…”

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Improving maize production through nitrogen supply from ten rarely-used organic resources in Ghana

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Where there is limited availability of conventional fertilizers, the use of organic materials is considered a viable alternative to increase the productive capacity of soils. Many potential plant residues remain underutilized due to limited research on their use as a nutrient source. In this study, the nitrogen supplying capabilities of ten rarely-used leaf biomass sources (Acacia auriculiformis, Baphia nitida, Albizia zygia, Azadirachta indica, Senna siamea, Senna spectabilis, Tithonia diversifolia, Gliricidia sepium, Leucaena leucocephala and Zea mays) were tested based on their nutrient content, N mineralization patterns and effect on maize yield (in comparison with inorganic fertilizer). N mineralization was studied in the laboratory using an incubation experiment. Field trials were also established using a randomized complete block design. Plant residues were applied at 5 t dry matter ha -1 a week before planting maize while fertilizer was splitapplied at 90 kg N ha -1 on designated plots. From the results on plant residue chemistry, most of the plant residues recorded relatively high N concentration (C24.9 g kg -1 ) and low C/N ratio (B20.1) although neither N content nor C/N ratio significantly (p [ 0.05) affected their N mineralization patterns. Leaf biomass application of B. nitida, A. auriculiformis, A. zygia and maize stover resulted in an initial net N immobilization that lasted for 14 days. Application of all plant materials significantly increased the biological yield and N uptake of maize with G. sepium and T. diversifolia producing the greatest impact especially in the major rainy season. Relative to the control, total grain yield after four cropping seasons was comparable between inorganic fertilizer (9.2 t ha -1 ), G. sepium (8.8 t ha -1 ) and T. diversifolia (9.4 t ha -1 ) treatments. The results on maize biological yield were significantly correlated with the effects of the treatments on N uptake. The findings suggest that in locations where inorganic fertilizers are limited, leaf biomass from G. sepium and T. diversifolia could offer the most suitable option in comparison with the other species used in this study.

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“…In several parts of sub-Saharan Africa, wide ranges of experiments have confirmed the fertilizer equivalency values and high nutrient supply capabilities of the leaf biomass sources of Acacia auriculiformis, Albizia zygia, Azadiractha indica,Baphia nitida, Gliricidia sepium, Leucaena leucocephala, Tithonia diversifolia, Senna spectabilis and Zea mays (Beedy et al, 2010;Partey et al, 2011;Vanhie et al, 2015). However, only few studies quantifying decomposition and nutrient release from the leaf biomass of the species have related nutrient release from biomass to soil fertility indicators such as N availability, soil microbial biomass and β-glucosidase activities.…”

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Effects of Plant Residue Decomposition on Soil N Availability, Microbial Biomass and β-Glucosidase Activity During Soil Fertility Improvement in Ghana

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This study wasconducted to determine how the litter quality and decomposition of nine species (Acacia auriculiformis, Albizia zygia, Azadiractha indica,Baphia nitida, Gliricidia sepium, Leucaena leucocephala, Tithonia diversifolia, Senna spectabilis and Zea mays) influence soil N availability, microbial biomass and β-glucosidase activity during soil fertility improvement. The results on plant residue chemistry showed significant differences among species with N concentration ranging from 12.2 g kg-1 in Z. mays to 39.2 g kg-1 in B. nitida.C/N ratio was greatest in Z. mays (34.4) while lignin and polyphenol concentrations were greatest in A. auriculiformis. The highest decomposition rate (0.251% day-1) occurred in T. diversifolia and least in A. auriculiformis, A. zygia, B. nitida and Z. mays with half-lives of between 28-56 days. Similar to the results on decomposition, between 80 to 89% of N, P, K, Ca and Mg were released from T. diversifolia within 7 days compared with more than 70% retention in A. auriculiformis, B. nitida and Z. mays. Moreover, the half-lives of decomposition and nutrient release of G. sepium, L. leucocephala, A. indica and S. spectabiliswere within 14 days. Mineral N, soil microbial biomass and β-glucosidase activities increased in all treatments with T. diversifolia recording the greatest effect. While N mineralization occurred in all species throughout the experiment, an initial N immobilization was recorded in A. zygia, B. nitida, A. auriculiformis and Z. mays treatments for up to 14 days. Further, the results showed the decomposition, nutrient release rates, mineral N, soil microbial biomass and β-glucosidase activities were dependent on litter quality. Phosphorus, lignin, lignin/N ratio and (lignin + polyphenol)/N ratio were most influential based on significant (p ≤ 0.05) results.

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“…In Michigan, we chose FPR as means to investigate potential the tradeoffs between reduced tillage and plant performance, including soybean establishment and grain yield (Vanhie et al, 2015). Specifically, we were interested in contextualizing tillage recommendations and testing the inference space of previous research such as a southwest Michigan cropping systems experiment that was established in 1990 as part of the Long‐Term Ecological Research (LTER) network (Robertson et al, 2014).…”

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Farmer Participatory Research Advances Sustainable Agriculture: Lessons from Michigan and Malawi

2019

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Sustainable production for field crops has proved to be a challenging proposition. Farmer participatory research (FPR) is an important approach to help ensure relevance and define locally adapted solutions for enhanced adoption of sustainable agriculture (SA) technologies. The mother and baby trial (MBT) design has proved effective as a FPR approach to address challenges on smallholder farms. The MBT systematically links long‐term “mother” trials, where slow and erratic processes can be monitored, to “baby” trials led by farmers to capture a wide range of farm practices and environmental contexts. Communication and learning is facilitated through MBTs as well. This distributed FPR approach documents the performance of technologies in diverse contexts and provides multiple opportunities for joint planning, observation, and reflection. We describe two MBT case studies, one within a developing country context (Malawi) and the other representing a novel application of MBT within an intensive agriculture context (Michigan). To explore tradeoffs in SA performance, multiple domains (productivity, environmental, and economic) are presented via radar charts as a visualization tool. In both FPR experiences, farmer perspectives and a wide range of practices were revealed. In Malawi, a mesic site was associated with steep SA tradeoffs compared with a marginal site. In Michigan, diversity in tillage practices, field crop performance, and soil health were found to be conditioned by the environment. Overall, the MBT approach supported the development of SA technologies adapted to local conditions. Core Ideas Sustainable agricultural technologies are needed for environmental services. Agricultural learning communities support joint learning and on‐farm adoption. Case studies from Michigan and Malawi illustrate the mother and baby trial approach. Farmer participatory research enhances stakeholder communication and adaptations.

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Effect of increasing levels of maize (Zea mays L.) residue on no-till soybean (Glycine max Merr.) in Northern production regions: A review

Cited by 31 publications

References 115 publications

Improving maize production through nitrogen supply from ten rarely-used organic resources in Ghana

Improving maize production through nitrogen supply from ten rarely-used organic resources in Ghana

Effects of Plant Residue Decomposition on Soil N Availability, Microbial Biomass and β-Glucosidase Activity During Soil Fertility Improvement in Ghana

Farmer Participatory Research Advances Sustainable Agriculture: Lessons from Michigan and Malawi

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