Effect of zinc and boron application on productivity, quality and nutrient uptake of fieldpea (Pisum sativum L.) grown in calcareous soils

Abstract

An experiment was conducted for two consecutive years (2014-15 and 2015-16) at Regional Pulses Research Station, Madaripur and Regional Agricultural Research Station, Jashore, Bangladesh during Rabi (winter) season to evaluate the effect of Zinc (Zn) and Boron (B) on productivity, nodulation, nutrient uptake and quality of fieldpea (Pisum sativum L.) and how these elements can help to manage soil fertility. There were sixteen treatment combinations comprising four levels of Zn (0, 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 kg ha-1) and four levels of Boron (0, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 kg ha-1) along with a blanket dose of fertilizers of N, P, K and S at 12, 22, 30 and 10 kg ha-1 , respectively used in all combination. The experiment was laid out in a split-plot design with three replications. Results showed that the treatment combination of Zn3.0B2.0 produced significantly higher seed yield followed by treatment combination of Zn3.0B1.5. The lowest seed yield was found in control (Zn0B0) combination. Treatment combination of Zn at 3 kg ha-1 and B at 2 kg ha-1 resulted in higher yield increment of 76.3% at Madaripur and 64.3% at Jashore over the control treatment (Zn0B0). Root nodulation and seed protein content was found highest in Zn3.0B2.0 treatment at both the locations. Zinc and Boron uptake by the fieldpea was also significantly affected by the added of Zn and B fertilizer. The combine application of Zn and B was superior to single application. The treatment combination of Zn3.0B2.0 followed by Zn3.0B1.5 showed positive results in improving soil organic matter, N, P, S, Zn and B content in soil for both locations. Hence, the results recommended that combine application of Zn and B either at of 3 and 2 kg ha-1 or at of 3 and 1.5 kg ha-1 , respectively along with blanket fertilizers of N12 P22 K30 S10 kg ha-1 can support for higher yields of fieldpea and help to sustain fertility of calcareous soils.

Impact of Integrated Nutrient Management on Growth, Yield and Economics of Garden Pea in Kandhamal District of Odisha

“…Improvement in nodule formation and growth of the plants could be due to sulphur and boron for increasing leghaemoglobin pigment formation in nodules. This result is in uniformity with the findings of other workers (Quddus et al, 2018, Parry et al 2016, Azevedo et al, 2002, Hamdaoni et al 2003and Khana and Gupta 2005.…”

Salinity-Induced Physiological Changes in Pea (Pisum sativum L.): Germination Rate, Biomass Accumulation, Relative Water Content, Seedling Vigor and Salt Tolerance Index

“…Field pea (Pisum sativum L.) is a crucial winter vegetable legume crop of the Fabaceae family [1] widely grown in Southwest Asia, Europe, North America, Japan, Australia, Mediterranean countries, and Ethiopia [2] for versatile uses, viz., dry pulses, fresh peas, and fodder for cattle [1,3]. As shown in [1,2], it is high in minerals (Fe, Mg, P, and Zn), vitamins (A, C, K, thiamine, niacin, folic acid, pyridoxine, and pantothenic acid), carbs, and protein (19-27%) but low in antinutritional compounds [4,5].…”

“…Due to its low fat, salt, and cholesterol levels, field pea prevents cardiovascular diseases [6]. It has been recognized as a soil fertility restorer due to its symbiotic nitrogen fixation capacity [3,7].…”

Response Agronomic Traits of Lentil Varieties to Zinc Fertilization in Calcareous and Terrace Soils of Bangladesh

“…Grain yield can increase with Zn applications, which enhances plant growth due to the effects of Zn on photosynthesis and enzyme activation [33]. Quddus et al [34] corroborated in field pea that application of different levels of Zn contributed 11.3% to 29.2% yield increment over Zn control. Zinc might be activated of several enzymes, involved in metabolic activities, assist nodule formation, protein synthesis resulting better pod formation which ultimately increase the seed yield.…”