Responses of Some Soil Biological, Chemical and Physical Properties to Short-term Compost Amendment

Babalola, O.; Adesodun, J. K.; Olasantan, F. O.; Adekunle, Adebola A.

doi:10.3923/ijss.2012.28.38

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“…It can be inferred that the application rate of 10 Mg/ha poultry manure consistently increased soil organic matter significantly in both soil types, which led to an expected increase in SOM regardless of differences in soil types. This is consistent with the findings of several workers (Babalola et al 2012) who reported an increase in SOM with increasing rate of poultry manure under similar soil types using yam, okra, and tomatoes as test crops.…”

Section: Soil Organic Matter As Affected By Poultry Manure Applicatiosupporting

confidence: 93%

Effects of poultry manure on soil infiltration, organic matter contents and maize performance on two contrasting degraded alfisols in southwestern Nigeria

Adeyemo

Akingbola

Ojeniyi

2019

Int J Recycl Org Waste Agricult

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Purpose This research work described the effect of organic waste (poultry manure) on soil cumulative infiltration rate (CIR), soil organic matter (SOM), and maize performance on two contrasting alfisols of southwestern Nigeria. Methods Six treatments of poultry manure were applied in split at 0 Mg/ha, 2 Mg/ha, 4 Mg/ha, 6 Mg/ha, 8 Mg/ha, and 10 Mg/ha, in replicate under a completely randomized design to clay loam (CL) and sandy clay loam (SCL) soils, at 3, 6, 9, and 12 weeks after the initial application. Results The results showed significant increases (P < 0.05) in CIR, SOM, and maize performance compared to the control in both soils. Poultry manure at 10 Mg/ha recorded the highest SOM which was significantly (P < 0.05) different from other application rates in both soils. The mean values for SOM in SCL were between 0.67 and 3.75% for 0 Mg/ha and 10 Mg/ha, while the mean values recorded for CL were between 0.80 and 4.35% at 0 Mg/ha and 10 Mg/ha. Poultry manure reduced CIR in the SCL, but improved CIR with increasing rates on CL. Poultry manure at 4-10 Mg/ha increased the maize shoot biomass significantly (P < 0.05). However, the application rate of 6 Mg/ha manure recorded the highest fresh shoot biomass, while 8 Mg/ha increased dry shoot biomass in both soils. Conclusion This study indicated that poultry manure applied at 10 Mg/ha gave the best results in improving CIR, SOM, and maize performance on different soil types.

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Section: Soil Organic Matter As Affected By Poultry Manure Applicatiosupporting

confidence: 93%

Effects of poultry manure on soil infiltration, organic matter contents and maize performance on two contrasting degraded alfisols in southwestern Nigeria

Adeyemo

Akingbola

Ojeniyi

2019

Int J Recycl Org Waste Agricult

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“…This stimulating effect of compost on enzymes indicates the strong influence of organic matter on the increase of microbiome abundance, and thus the improvement of soil biochemical properties. Enzyme secretion by microorganisms is increased as a result of microbial proliferation and development (Babalola et al 2012 ; Civeira 2010 ). The increase in enzyme activity may also result from zinc binding by organic matter, which occurs through the adsorption and formation of chelated bonds with complex properties (Jiao et al 2011 ; Wyszkowska et al 2015 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Compost supplies vast quantities of nutrients to the soil, which become more available and assimilable to soil organisms. In addition, it improves soil physicochemical properties such as soil density, soil porosity, water and heat capacity, soil sorption and aeration (Adugna 2016 ; Babalola et al 2012 ; Civeira 2010 ; Pane et al 2015 ). The presence of organic matter in the compost also contributes to the promotion of microorganisms in the soil environment, increasing their abundance and biodiversity as well as biological activity (Adugna 2016 ; Kim et al 2015 ; Pane et al 2015 ).…”

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The Role of Compost in Stabilizing the Microbiological and Biochemical Properties of Zinc-Stressed Soil

Strachel

Wyszkowska

Baćmaga

2017

Water Air Soil Pollut

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The progressive development of civilization and intensive industrialization has contributed to the global pollution of the natural environment by heavy metals, especially the soil. Degraded soils generally contain less organic matter, and thus, their homeostasis is more often disturbed, which in turn manifests in changes in biological and physicochemical properties of the soil. Therefore, new possibilities and solutions for possible neutralization of these contaminations are sought, inter alia, through reclamation of degraded land. At present, the use of additives supporting the reclamation process that exhibit heavy metal-sorbing properties is becoming increasingly important in soil recovery. Research was conducted to determine the role of compost in stabilizing the microbial and biochemical balance of the soil due to the significant problem of heavy metal-contaminated areas. The study was conducted on loamy sand, to which zinc was applied at the following doses: 0, 250, 500, 750, 1000, and 1250 mg Zn2+ kg−1 DM of soil. Compost was introduced to the appropriate objects calculated on the basis of organic carbon content in the amount of 0, 10, and 20 g Corg kg−1 DM of soil. The study was conducted over a period of 20 weeks, maintaining soil moisture at 50% capillary water capacity. Zinc significantly modified soil microbiome status. The abundance of microorganisms and their biological diversity and the enzymatic activity of the soil were affected. The negative effects of contaminating zinc doses were alleviated by the introduction of compost into the soil. Organic fertilization led to microbial growth intensification and increased biochemical activity of the soil already 2 weeks after compost application. These effects persisted throughout the experiment. Therefore, it can be stated that the use of compost is an appropriate method for restoring normal functions of soil ecosystems contaminated with zinc.

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“…Various authors agree on the positive influence that the application of organic matter has on WSA, especially compost (Angin et al 2013;Arthur et al 2010;Zhang et al 2014). In their experiments, Babalola et al (2012) found that two years after the application of compost there was a 15.7% improvement in aggregate stability. Also, according to Kroulík et al (2010) organic matter showed a positive effect on soil fertility, increased the stability of soil aggregates and improved soil structure.…”

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confidence: 96%

The Soil Structure Changes under Varying Compost Dosage

Novotná¹,

Badalíková²

2018

Agriculture (Pol'nohospodárstvo)

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The influence of different application of grape marc compost on the soil structure and the water stability of soil aggregate were studied in the course of four-year experiment. The trial was carried out in a Velké Bílovice vineyard in the Czech Republic. The altitude of the locality is about 200 m above sea level, the long-term average annual precipitation is 550 mm, the long-term average annual temperature is 9.5°C. The soil is Haplic Chernozem, loamy textured. Three variants were established: Variant 1 - control, no compost, Variant 2-30 t of compost per ha, Variant 3-60 t of compost per ha. The compost from pomace, poultry droppings, mown grass and straw was made in an EWA aerobic fermentor in an intensive and controlled process in an enclosed space and shallow ploughed (0-0.15 m) into the soil every year after harvest. The results of the experiment were statistically processed by multifactorial analysis of variance and then by Tukey’s test of simple contrasts. The highest values of structural coefficient and water stability of soil aggregate were found in the variant with the highest dosage of compost. It was found that the application of grape pomace compost to the soil had a positive effect both on the soil structure and the water stability of soil aggregates.

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Responses of Some Soil Biological, Chemical and Physical Properties to Short-term Compost Amendment

Cited by 26 publications

References 28 publications

Effects of poultry manure on soil infiltration, organic matter contents and maize performance on two contrasting degraded alfisols in southwestern Nigeria

Effects of poultry manure on soil infiltration, organic matter contents and maize performance on two contrasting degraded alfisols in southwestern Nigeria

The Role of Compost in Stabilizing the Microbiological and Biochemical Properties of Zinc-Stressed Soil

The Soil Structure Changes under Varying Compost Dosage

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