Swine Lagoon Effluent Applied to ‘Coastal’ Bermudagrass: I. Forage Yield, Quality, and Element Removal

Burns, J. C.; Westerman, P. W.; King, Larry D.; Cummings, G. A.; Overcash, Michael; Goode, L.

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“…Likewise, 440-times increase in TN content (fro m 500-2200 mg kg -1 ), 5.3-t imes increase in Av-P (fro m 2.2-11.7 mg kg -1 ) and 2.55-times increase in NH 4 -N content (fro m 20-51 mg kg -1 ) (Tab le 3) has also been reported [58]. The fertigation/ manural value of WW for crop production in different agro-climatic conditions has been well docu mented [6][7][8]13]. Earlier research in India had substantiated maximu m y ield of onion with maximu m fert ilizer use efficiency (FUE) with the application of 25-times diluted distillery waste along with 100% reco mmended NPK dose [62].…”

Section: Soil Macro-nutrientsmentioning

confidence: 75%

“…With that WW utilizat ion for crop production has gained an acceptance, all over the World [5] as an economic alternate that could substitute nutrient needs [6][7][8][9] and water requirement of crop plants. It India, estimates revealed that ~73,000 hectares were irrigated with WW during early nineties and presently the area under WW irrigation is on the rise [10].…”

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Waste Water Use in Crop Production: A Review

Khurana¹,

Singh²

2012

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Paucity of quality fresh water for agriculture has made waste water (WW) application a popular option.Available data on chemical co mposition of different waste water, their effect on soil fert ility, soil heavy-metal content, crop yield and quality parameters and maximu m permissible limits (MPL) of different International environ ment protection agencies and governments of different countries has been summarized. Chemical composition of WW varied remarkably with respect to their heavy-metal content, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), biolog ical o xidation demand (BOD), chemical oxidation demand (COD), alkalinity and hardness. Field application of all types of waste water significantly increases soil OC percentage, soil EC, cation exchange capacity (CEC), total and DTPA-ext ractable heavy-meta l/ mic ro-nutrient content, available macro -nutrient (N, P and K) content with significant decreases in calciu m carbonate content of surface soil. However, high content of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium strengthens its high fertigation/ manural value for field crops. Significantly higher heavy-metal accumu lation in soils irrigated with WW than ground water has been observed in surface layer than the lower depths of soil profile. Since crop genotypes and even crop cultivars within genotypes respond differently to waste water irrigation, their selection becomes mo re important under such situations. More importantly, carbon sequestration through WW irrigation could sustain long-term soil fert ility. Periodic monitoring of chemical composition of waste water, soil and crop produce is however, suggested for safe and long term use of waste water.

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Section: Soil Macro-nutrientsmentioning

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Waste Water Use in Crop Production: A Review

Khurana¹,

Singh²

2012

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“…Additionally, under semi-arid conditions, where the precipitation is less than the potential evaporation, the soils are prone to organic matter loss (Anderson, 2003), because under these climate conditions the high temperatures produces a fast organic matter oxidation, and due to the scarcity of rainfall, the vegetation cover is very low and, therefore, there are low inputs of organic matter into the soil. The alternative use of treated wastewater, could offer an additional source of organic matter and nutrients, the recovery of soil properties and increasing the storage of organic carbon in the soil in the mediumterm (Burns et al, 1985;Friedel et al, 2000).…”

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Application of soil quality indices to assess the status of agricultural soils irrigated with treated wastewaters

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Abstract. The supply of water is limited in some parts of the Mediterranean region, such as southeastern Spain. The use of treated wastewater for the irrigation of agricultural soils is an alternative to using better-quality water, especially in semi-arid regions. On the other hand, this practice can modify some soil properties, change their relationships and influence soil quality. In this work two soil quality indices were used to evaluate the effects of irrigation with treated wastewater in soils. The indices were developed studying different soil properties in undisturbed soils in SE Spain, and the relationships between soil parameters were established using multiple linear regressions. These indices represent the balance reached among properties in "steady state" soils. This study was carried out in four study sites from SE Spain irrigated with wastewater, including four study sites. The results showed slight changes in some soil properties as a consequence of irrigation with wastewater, the obtained levels not being dangerous for agricultural soils, and in some cases they could be considered as positive from an agronomical point of view. In one of the study sites, and as a consequence of the low quality wastewater used, a relevant increase in soil organic matter content was observed, as well as modifications in most of the soil properties. The application of soil quality indices indicated that all the soils of study sites are in a state of disequilibrium regarding the relationships between properties independent of the type of water used. However, there were no relevant differences in the soil quality indices between soils irrigated with wastewater with respect to their control sites for all except one of the sites, which corresponds to the site where low quality wastewater was used.

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“…Most effluent from swine production in the southeastern U.S. is applied to warm-season perennial forages, such as bermudagrass, which is widely grown for summer grazing and hay (Brink et al 2003;Burns et al 1985;King et al 1985;Choudhary et al 1996). Many contract swine producers are also located in this region (Welsh and Hubbell 1999).…”

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Soil nutrient evaluation from swine effluent application to five forage-system practices

Sistani

McLaughlin

Brink

2008

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Many contract swine producers are located in the southeastern U.S. In this region almost all of the swine effluent from swine production is applied to warm-season perennial species such as bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.] which is widely grown for summer grazing and hay production. A 3-yr study was conducted to investigate the impact of forage doublecropping on nutrient accumulation and leaching in Mantachie fine loam soil fertilized with swine (Sus scrofa domesticus) lagoon effluent as the source of plant nutrients. Plots of previously established Tifton 44 bermudagrass were overseeded in the fall with one of four winter annuals: berseem clover (Trifolium alexandrinum L.); crimson clover (T. incarnatum L.); ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum L.); or wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Four plots of bermudagrass were not overseeded and considered as control. Plots were harvested in spring for cool-season annual hay and in summer for bermudagrass hay. Swine effluent was applied during spring and summer on a need base. Suction lysimeters were installed in selected plots at two depths to monitor nutrient leaching. Surface soil samples were taken to determine baseline nutrient contents, followed by three other sampling dates during the study. Bermudagrass dry matter production(3-yr average = 9.8 Mg ha -1 ) was not adversely affected by the overseeding treatments. Greatest dry matter production was achieved with bermudagrass overseeded with ryegrass (3-yr average = 11.3 Mg ha -1 ). Soil pH decreased by almost one unit by the end of the study. While total P (TP) did not change much, Mehlich-3 P (M3-P), K, Cu, and Zn increased significantly, Mg and Mn concentrations decreased by 2002 compared to the baseline levels. Soil P, Mg, K, Fe, Mn, and Zn accumulation were greater under bermudagrass/wheat combination. In general, the influence of double cropping on soil nutrient accumulation was not conclusive, however, this practice provides the year-round green forage for grazing and haying. Nutrient concentrations in soil and lysimeter leachate were directly related to the quantity of effluent applied. Results also demonstrated that effluent application must be coordinated with the nutrient requirements of the growing forages in order to minimize accumulation and leaching.

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Swine Lagoon Effluent Applied to ‘Coastal’ Bermudagrass: I. Forage Yield, Quality, and Element Removal

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Waste Water Use in Crop Production: A Review

Waste Water Use in Crop Production: A Review

Application of soil quality indices to assess the status of agricultural soils irrigated with treated wastewaters

Soil nutrient evaluation from swine effluent application to five forage-system practices

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