Inter-cropping patterns and nutrient management effects on maize growth, yield and quality

Begam, Ankita; Pramanick, Mahadev; Dutta, Susanta; Paramanik, Bappa; Dutta, Gopal; Patra, Partha Sarathi; Kundu, Arindam; Biswas, Asim

doi:10.1016/j.fcr.2024.109363

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“…Devising and implementing a reasonable intercropping system is a promising way to effectively use available resources such as light to increase crop yields [ 56 ]. There is no doubt that intercropping can effectively increase the yield of certain crop plants [ 57 ] and improve the utilization of land resources [ 58 ]. We find that the yield of intercropped maize is 18.7% higher than that of monoculture when straw is returned to the field, and it is 12.3% higher in the absence of straw.…”

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Maize/Soybean Intercropping with Straw Return Increases Crop Yield by Influencing the Biological Characteristics of Soil

Cui,

Li,

Baoyin

et al. 2024

Microorganisms

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With mounting demand for high-quality agricultural products and the relentless exploitation of arable land resources, finding sustainable ways to safely cultivate food crops is becoming ever more important. Here, we investigated the effects of the integrated cropping technique “straw return + intercropping” on the soil aggregates as well as the microbial biomass carbon (MBC) content, enzyme activities and microbial diversity in soils of maize and soybean crops. Our results show that in comparison to straw removal and monoculture, straw return and intercropping increase the rhizosphere’s MBC content (59.10%) of soil, along with urease (47.82%), sucrase (57.14%), catalase (16.14%) and acid phosphatase (40.66%) activities as well as the microbial diversity under maize and soybean. Under the same straw treatment, the yield of maize when intercropped surpassed that when grown in monoculture, with the land equivalent ratio of the intercropping treatment under straw return being highest. Overall, the intercropping of maize and soybean is beneficial for the healthy development of sustainable agriculture in the black soil region of northeast China, especially when combined with straw return to fields.

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Maize/Soybean Intercropping with Straw Return Increases Crop Yield by Influencing the Biological Characteristics of Soil

Cui,

Li,

Baoyin

et al. 2024

Microorganisms

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“…Significant differences between the regions (Coruche and Golegã) were observed for the I, K, and M varieties. The significant differences among the samples and regions of production may have occurred due to the adoption of certain agronomic practices, such as maize-cowpea intercropping [22] and the use of nitrogen fertilization levels > 150 kg N/ha [23], which may have increased the protein content and grain maize quality. Wang [18] reported that The protein content ranged from 7.05 to 8.66 g/100 g and from 7.52 to 10.40 g/100 g in the maize varieties from the Coruche and Golegã harvesting regions, respectively (Figure 1); in the literature, the protein content ranged from 8 to 11 g/100 g [21].…”

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Comparative Analysis of Maize Physico-Chemical Parameters and Mycotoxin Levels in Dual Environments

Carbas,

Barros,

Freitas

et al. 2024

Toxins

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Maize (Zea mays L.) stands as a vital staple food globally, holding significant nutritional and economic value. However, its susceptibility to mycotoxin contamination under stressful environmental conditions poses a considerable concern. This study aimed to assess the quality and pasting characteristics of maize varieties across two distinct regions and examine the occurrence of mycotoxins influenced by climatic factors. Five maize varieties were cultivated in triplicate in the Golegã and Coruche regions. The nutritional composition (protein, fat, fiber, ash, starch, and lutein), pasting properties, and mycotoxin levels were evaluated. A statistical analysis revealed notable differences in the nutritional profiles of the maize varieties between the two regions, particularly in the protein and lutein content. The peak viscosity ranged from 6430 to 8599 cP and from 4548 to 8178 cP in the maize varieties from the Coruche and Golegã regions, respectively. Additionally, a significant correlation was observed between the climatic conditions and the grain nutritional quality components (p < 0.05). The M variety showed the highest ash content, protein content, final viscosity, and setback viscosity and the lowest peak viscosity. The Y variety revealed the lowest fat, fiber, and lutein content and the maximum peak viscosity. The incidence of mycotoxins was notably higher in the varieties from Coruche, which was potentially attributable to higher temperatures and lower precipitation levels leading to more frequent drought conditions. Fumonisin B1 was detected in 58% of the varieties from Coruche and 33% of the samples from Golegã, while deoxynivalenol was found in 87% and 80% of the varieties from Coruche and Golegã, respectively. The H variety, which was harvested in Coruche, exhibited the highest number of fumonisins and higher amounts of protein, lutein, and fat, while fumonisins were not detected in the Golegã region, which was potentially influenced by the precipitation levels. The K variety revealed higher protein and lutein contents, a lower amount of fat, excellent pasting properties (a higher peak viscosity and holding strength and a lower peak time), and no fumonisins B1 or B2. This variety may be considered well adapted to higher temperatures and drier conditions, as verified in the Coruche region. In conclusion, our study underscored the profound impact of environmental factors on the quality and occurrence of mycotoxins in maize varieties.

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“…In order to support the effectiveness of nutrient management strategies by combining inorganic and organic nutrient inputs, it has been proven that balanced nutrient management can increase plant growth and productivity (Begam et al, 2024). In solving this problem, information was obtained that the use of organic fertilizer combined with mycorrhizal inoculation (Azotobacter chroococcum + Azospirillum lipoferum) can increase the productivity and quality of chilies grown in greenhouse conditions (Nejati Sini et al, 2024).…”

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Enriched Ameliorant and Readily Available Nutrients for Enhancing the Rhizobacterial Population, Nutrient Uptake, and Yield of Pepper Grown in Inceptisol Soil Media: A Review

Nego Ginting,

Fauziah,

Fakhrurroja

et al. 2024

IJLSAR

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Soil fertility affects the diversity and quality of soil microbes in decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients. Inceptisols soil is young soil that is starting to develop with its soil fertility status. Management is needed to maximize sustainable soil quality and high plant productivity. Chili plants are widely cultivated but suboptimal soil conditions can inhibit plant growth. Ameliorant materials can be organic or inorganic materials. Ameliorant provides benefits in reducing damage, maintaining nutrients in the soil, increasing the organic nutrient content in the soil and helping microbial symbiosis. The efficiency of nutrient use depends on the plant's ability to absorb nutrients. The effectiveness of nutrient management strategies by combining inorganic and organic nutrient inputs, it is proven that balanced nutrient management can increase plant growth and productivity. Ameliorant can come from organic and inorganic materials which can increase soil fertility from biological and chemical properties, the productivity of chili plants. The materials used as ameliorant are biochar, biosolids, animal waste, microalgae. When cultivating chilies in inceptisol media, it is necessary to apply ameliorant combined with effective essential nutrients, in order to increase chili productivity and contribute to agricultural agriculture.

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Inter-cropping patterns and nutrient management effects on maize growth, yield and quality

Cited by 6 publications

References 38 publications

Maize/Soybean Intercropping with Straw Return Increases Crop Yield by Influencing the Biological Characteristics of Soil

Maize/Soybean Intercropping with Straw Return Increases Crop Yield by Influencing the Biological Characteristics of Soil

Comparative Analysis of Maize Physico-Chemical Parameters and Mycotoxin Levels in Dual Environments

Enriched Ameliorant and Readily Available Nutrients for Enhancing the Rhizobacterial Population, Nutrient Uptake, and Yield of Pepper Grown in Inceptisol Soil Media: A Review

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