Response of soil properties and yam yield toChromolaena odorata(Asteraceae) andTithonia diversifolia(Asteraceae) mulches

Agbede, Taiwo Michael; Adekiya, Aruna Olasekan; Ogeh, Joseph Sunday

doi:10.1080/03650340.2013.780127

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“…The role of organic manures in plant growth cannot be underscored. Animal manures have been shown to supply required plant nutrients, improve soil structure and water holding capacity, increase microbial population, and promote plant growth (Dauda et al 2008;Agbede et al 2013Agbede et al , 2014. The plant height, number of leaves, root length, root diameter, and root yield of carrot increased with increasing PM levels could be related to the increase in soil moisture content and total porosity and the reduction of soil bulk density and temperature.…”

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“…Organic matter can improve soil structure and aeration, reduce soil bulk density, enhance water infiltration and retention, and increase microbial populations (Agbede et al 2013(Agbede et al , 2014Atakora et al 2014). Bulk density is important to water infiltration, root distribution, and root function which in turn affects water uptake and growth (Mbah et al 2004;Adeleye et al 2010).…”

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“…82 T. M. Agbede et al ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Manure can serve as a substitute to synthetic fertilizers. Application of manure supplies the required nutrients; improves soil structure, water holding capacity, porosity, bulk density, moisture retention; increases microbial population; and maintains crop quality (Suresh et al 2004;Dauda et al 2008;Adekiya & Agbede 2009;Adeleye et al 2010;Agbede et al 2013Agbede et al , 2014. Despite the large quantities of plant nutrients contained in synthetic fertilizers, compared to organic nutrients, the presence of growth promoting agents in organic fertilizers make them important in enhancing soil fertility and productivity (Sanwal et al 2007).…”

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Impact of Poultry Manure and NPK Fertilizer On Soil Physical Properties and Growth and Yield of Carrot

Agbede¹,

Adekiya

Eifediyi

2017

Journal of Horticultural Research

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A field experiment was conducted in the forest-savanna transition zone of Nigeria from May to July 2014 and September to November 2015 to determine the impacts of poultry manure (PM) and NPK fertilizer on soil physical properties, and growth and yield of carrot (Daucus carota L.). The five treatments included no manure or fertilizer (control); 10, 20, and 30 megagrams (Mg)·ha -1 of PM; and 300 kg·ha -1 of 15 N-15 P-15 K fertilizer. All levels of PM reduced soil bulk density and temperature, and improved total porosity and moisture content compared to the NPK fertilizer and the control. Plant height, number of leaves, root diameter, root length, and fresh root yield in the PM and NPK fertilizer treatments were improved compared to the control. Growth and yield parameters of carrot plants treated with 20 and 30 Mg·ha -1 PM were higher than the other treatments. The 10 Mg·ha -1 PM and NPK fertilizer treatments produced similar growth and yield responses. There was an interaction for year (Y) × fertilizer (F) on plant height, number of leaves, and fresh root yield. Relative to the control 10, 20, or 30 Mg·ha -1 PM and NPK fertilizer increased fresh root yield of carrot by 39.9%, 62.0%, 64.9%, and 37.3%, respectively. The 20 Mg·ha -1 PM treatment best improved soil properties and carrot productivity as indicated by the benefit-to-cost ratio.

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Impact of Poultry Manure and NPK Fertilizer On Soil Physical Properties and Growth and Yield of Carrot

Agbede¹,

Adekiya

Eifediyi

2017

Journal of Horticultural Research

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“…The sample was allowed to dry and then passed through 2mm sieve and afterwards analyzed for major chemical and physical properties. Soil pH was determined in distilled water using the pH meter in 1:2 soil solution, the organic carbon was determined by Walkley -Black wet oxidation method while soil organic matter content was calculated from organic carbon [20,21]. Particle size distribution was carried out using hydrometer method as described by [20] Exchangeable cations were extracted with neutral normal ammonium acetate solution.…”

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Influence of Tithonia Diversifolia on Maize (Zea mays L.) Yield, Fertility and Infiltration Status of Two Clay Varied Soils

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Towards a more sustainable soil management through recycling of readily available weeds in Akure, Nigeria, different rates of Tithonia diversifolia (tithonia) were compared on a field trial to evaluate its effect on soil properties. The experiment was sited at two locations in South gate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure. Prior to the field establishment, a composite soil sample was collected and analyzed for physico-chemical properties. The sites were cleared and tilled. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replicates. The treatments consisted of three levels of tithonia application which are 0, 3 and 6 t ha-1. Each experimental unit size was 2 m x 2 m with 1 m alleyway. Maize (Zea mays L. var.TZB-SR) seeds were sown at a spacing of 75 cm by 25 cm and 10 were randomly sampled per plot for growth and yield parameters. Data were collected on maize yield and soil physical and chemical properties after harvest to ascertain sustainability of the mulch material after cropping. Application of tithonia mulch improved growth, and yield indices of maize as well as soil physical and chemical properties. The contents of soil total N, exchangeable cations, , CEC, Organic matter content, total porosity, moisture content and infiltration rate were found to significantly (p>0.05) increase in treatments with tithonia mulch. The best result was from the application rate 6 tha-1 because it improved and left the soil conserved after harvesting maize. Similar trends were observed at the two sites despite variation in inherent soil properties.

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“…Tithonia diversifolia has high biomass and nutrient contents with 3.5% nitrogen, 0.37% phosphorus and 4.1% potassium [16] [17], but contains a few low recalcitrant compounds with 6.5% lignin and 1.6% polyphenol [18]. Tithonia demonstrates strong potential for soil rejuvenation [19] [20], and plant health management due to the presence of sesquiterpene lactones (tagitinins-terpene) and other antimicrobial substances that prevent pests and diseases [13]. Mucuna spp.…”

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Integrated Soil Fertility Management: Impact of Mucuna and Tithonia Biomass on Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) Performance in Smallholder Farming Systems

Ngosong¹,

Mfombep²,

Tening³

2015

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Many views, paradigms and concepts have been advocated in recent decades on soil fertility and soil conservation across the globe in order to provide sustainable solutions to the rising food and nutrition insecurity while preserving the natural resource base. Meanwhile, food and nutrition security in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is mainly achieved through smallholder farming systems that are characterized by poor and declining soil fertility, which often leads to low crop yields and low income. Hence, a field trial was established to evaluate the impact of integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) practices on tomato yield and the farm-scale income in smallholder farming systems. The ISFM trial comprised a control with no input, mineral fertilizer, and organic treatments comprising sole Mucuna and Tithonia biomasses as well as their combination (Mucuna + Tithonia). Generally, tomato performance was better with organic plant biomass amendments, with significantly higher (P < 0.001) tomato yield for Mucuna + Tithonia and sole Tithonia, followed by sole Mucuna and mineral fertilizer compared to the control. Meanwhile in comparison to the control, Mucuna + Tithonia and sole Tithonia recorded 3.5 and 3.4 t ha −1 more yield, respectively, which was about twice the additional yield for sole Mucuna and mineral fertilizer with 1.8 and 1.5 t ha −1 , respectively (Tukey's HSD, P < 0.05). Similarly, the farm-scale income increased significantly (P < 0.001) for organic plant biomass, and it was most pronounced for Mucuna + Tithonia and sole Tithonia, followed by sole Mucuna and mineral fertilizer, as compared to the control (Tukey's HSD, P < * Corresponding author. C. Ngosong et al. 1177 0.05). A positive Spearman RankCorrelation was recorded between the ISFM treatments and tomato yield or the farm-scale income (r = 0.76, P < 0.05), and between tomato yield and the farmscale income (r = 0.99, P < 0.05). These results imply that smallholder farmers in SSA can effectively use the combination of Mucuna + Tithonia biomass materials or their sole applications as basal mulch to improve tomato production. Thus, these organic amendments could be an alternative and sustainable integrated soil fertility management strategy to boost tomato production and farm-scale income without jeopardizing the sustainability of the environment. However, this requires more efforts to adapt the different ISFM techniques to the specific needs of smallholder farmers, coupled with effective dissemination strategies that facilitate knowledge transfer and technology adoption.

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Response of soil properties and yam yield toChromolaena odorata(Asteraceae) andTithonia diversifolia(Asteraceae) mulches

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Impact of Poultry Manure and NPK Fertilizer On Soil Physical Properties and Growth and Yield of Carrot

Impact of Poultry Manure and NPK Fertilizer On Soil Physical Properties and Growth and Yield of Carrot

Influence of Tithonia Diversifolia on Maize (Zea mays L.) Yield, Fertility and Infiltration Status of Two Clay Varied Soils

Integrated Soil Fertility Management: Impact of <i>Mucuna</i> and <i>Tithonia</i> Biomass on Tomato (<i>Lycopersicon esculentum</i> L.) Performance in Smallholder Farming Systems

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Response of soil properties and yam yield toChromolaena odorata(Asteraceae) andTithonia diversifolia(Asteraceae) mulches

Cited by 36 publications

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Impact of Poultry Manure and NPK Fertilizer On Soil Physical Properties and Growth and Yield of Carrot

Impact of Poultry Manure and NPK Fertilizer On Soil Physical Properties and Growth and Yield of Carrot

Influence of Tithonia Diversifolia on Maize (Zea mays L.) Yield, Fertility and Infiltration Status of Two Clay Varied Soils

Integrated Soil Fertility Management: Impact of &lt;i&gt;Mucuna&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt;Tithonia&lt;/i&gt; Biomass on Tomato (&lt;i&gt;Lycopersicon esculentum&lt;/i&gt; L.) Performance in Smallholder Farming Systems

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Integrated Soil Fertility Management: Impact of <i>Mucuna</i> and <i>Tithonia</i> Biomass on Tomato (<i>Lycopersicon esculentum</i> L.) Performance in Smallholder Farming Systems