scholarly journals IMPACT OF DRIP IRRIGATION WITH DIFFERENT FERTILIZER SYSTEMS AND WATER QUALITY ON SOIL ECOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS

Author(s):  
S. V. Riabkov

Management practices to improve irrigated soil ecological functions is important for landscapes supporting plant growth and establishment; however, the science-based knowledge on the impact of variable fertilization and water quality under drip irrigation to evaluate soil ecological functions is lacking in Ukraine. The goal of our research was to evaluate the impact of drip irrigation using diverse fertilization and water quality on the ecological functions of loamy textured Southern Chernozems for sustainable management of apple orchards at two different locations in Southern Ukraine. Field experiments were established in 2009 by applying diverse fertilizer sources – organo-mineral (at 9 dm3/ha), mineral (at N120 P30-90K75-120) and organic (at 7 dm3/ha) under drip irrigation with different water quality (suitable vs. partially suitable – I & II categories) to maintain 75-80% field moisture capacity to a 60 cm depth. Based on field, laboratory, statistical and calculation-comparative research methods, selected chemical, physical, and physicochemical soil properties in the wetting zone, at the boundary of the wetting zone, and in the irrigated rows were determined. Results have shown that fertilizer sources especially mineral fertilization exerted most pronounced effects on soil functions than that of the water quality. A higher amount nitrogen (N) was available from the mineral fertilizer, as compared to organic- and integrated sources, to by the growing apple trees. A significant decrease in easily hydrolyzed N content in the soil was observed during the spring-summer seasons, when the N uptake by roots was maximum to support for healthy apple orchard establishments. Moreover, post-applied mineral N was adequately utilized by the apple trees with a significant reduction in available N leaching into the deeper soils. The available potassium and phosphorus contents in the soil had increased gradually after three years of fertilization and the application of mineral fertilizers with partially suitable water (II category) using for drip irrigation had the highest synergistic impact. Stable acidification of the soil with variable water quality was highest under mineral fertilization than that of other fertilizing inputs. Soil absorption complex (with exchangeable cations) in the wetting zone significantly differed as compared to the irrigated rows due to significant changes in the absorbed calcium, sodium and magnesium concentrations. With soil structural heterogeneity in terms of agronomically important aggregates, the wetting zone soil aggregates were slightly dispersed within 10 cm depth but stable up to 50 cm depth. Based on our research, it is concluded that drip irrigation with diverse water quality significantly improved soil ecological functions under mineral fertilization to support for the growth and development of apple orchards

Author(s):  
А. М. Grebennikov ◽  
А. S. Frid ◽  
V. P. Belobrov ◽  
V. А. Isaev ◽  
V. М. Garmashоv ◽  
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The article assesses the relationships between the morphological properties of agrochernozems and yield of peas on the plots, experience with different methods of basic treatment (moldboard plowing at the depth of 20 - 22, 25 - 27 and 14 - 16 cm, moldboard plowing to a depth of 14 - 16 cm, combined midwater moldboard, mid-water subsurface, surface to a depth of 6 - 8 cm and zero tillage) is inherent in V.V. Dokuchaev Research Institute of Agriculture of the Central Black Earth strip, in the fall of 2014. The research was conducted in 2015 - 2016, with the application of mineral fertilizers (N60Р60К60) and unfertilized background. The highest pea yields in the fertilized as the background, and without the use of fertilizers was observed in dumping plowing and especially in the variant with deep moldboard plowing, which creates in comparison with other ways of handling the best conditions for the growth and development of peas. The lowest yield of pea was obtained with zero processing. Apparently legalistic migrational-mizelial agrochernozems the Central Chernozem zone of minimum tillage in the cultivation of peas are not effective, what is evident already in the first year after the laying of experience with different basic treatments. As shown by the results of applying multifactor analysis of variance studied the mapping properties of the soil can have the same significant impact on the yield of agricultural crops, as options for the field experiments aimed at assessing the impact of various treatments on yield.


Agriculture ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 404
Author(s):  
Renata Gaj ◽  
Piotr Szulc ◽  
Idzi Siatkowski ◽  
Hubert Waligóra

A strict field experiment with maize was carried out in the years 2009–2011 at the Experimental Station of the Poznań University of Life Sciences. The impact of mineral fertilization levels on the nutritional status of plants at an early development stage 5–6 leaves (BBCH 15/16) was assessed, as well as the possibility of using biomass and the current state of nutrient supply to predict grain yield. The adopted assumptions were verified on the basis of field experiments with nine variants of mineral fertilization and two maize varieties (EURALIS Semences, Lescar, France) (ES Palazzo and ES Paroli SG—“stay-green” (SG)). Regardless of the variety tested, the plants were under-nutritioned with calcium and magnesium. Plant nutritional status and the accumulation of minerals at the BBCH 15/16 stage were the main factors determining the variability of maize grain yields. In addition, it was shown that maize biomass in the BBCH 15/16 stage, calcium content and the N:K ratio significantly determined grain yield of traditional variety. The yield of the “stay-green” hybrid was largely shaped by plant biomass in the BBCH 15/16 stage, potassium, calcium, magnesium contents and N:Mg ratio. Regression analysis showed that grain yield of the tested maize varieties was determined by plant biomass and its content from 59% to 69%.


2020 ◽  
Vol 222 ◽  
pp. 03020
Author(s):  
Andrei Kuzin ◽  
Alexei Solovchenko ◽  
Ludmila Stepantsova ◽  
Grigory Pugachev

Intensification of horticulture in Russia involves planting of new high-density orchards with drip irrigation and fertigation as well as intensification of the exploitation of traditional orchards. This approach involves an increase in mineral fertilizer application imposing the risk of soil fertility loss. For several reasons, the use of traditional organic fertilizers like manure in orchards is currently marginal. Although bacteria-based biofertilizers cannot substitute mineral fertilizers completely, they can significantly reduce the need for mineral fertilizer application. The effect of microbial biofertilizers of the brands “Azotovit” (Azotobacter chroococcum), “Phosphatovit” (Bacillus mucilaginosus), as well as a mixture of bacteria and the fungus, “Organic” (Azotobacter chroococcum, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus megaterium, Trichoderma harzian) was studied in two field experiments. In the experiment #1, the preparations “Azotovit” and “Phosphatovit” were delivered through a drip irrigation system in various combinations with mineral fertilizers. In experiment #2, the preparation “Organic” was also applied to the soil with irrigation water, also in combination with the mineral fertilizer. When solely applied, none of the studied preparations changed significantly the soil nutrient content and yield as compared with the variant fertilized by the mineral fertilizer at the maximum studied application rate. The combination of the microbial biofertilizer and mineral fertilizers applied at a low rate ensured the yield commensurate to that obtained under high-rate application of the mineral fertilizer.


Author(s):  
P. H. Kopytko ◽  
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R. V. Yakovenko

The issue of scientifically sound fertilizer application in fruit plantations, which are long-term and re-grown in one place remains insufficiently studied. To solve this problem is possible only in long-term stationary studies, as the impact of different fertilizer systems on changes in soil properties and tree productivity for a long period of their use. The results of researches of long-term fertilizer influence on the main fertility indices of dark gray podzolic heavy loam soil and productivity of repeatedly grown apple trees of Idared varieties on seed and vegetative (M4) rootstocks and Calville snow on seedling rootstock are considered. During the 85-year period of growing the first and second generation of apple trees in the experimental garden, the organic fertilizer (40 t/ha of cattle manure), mineral fertilizer (N120P120K120) and their combination (20 t/ha of manure + N60P60K60) were applied in the old plantation every two years in autumn in plowing in rows at 18–20 cm, and in the new repetition: manure, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers as well, and nitrogen fertilizer in half doses annually in spring for cultivation or disk plowing to a depth of 12–15 cm. As a result of research it was found that organic fertilizer better than mineral fertilizers provided the formation of soil fertility (humus and mobile compounds and forms of nutrients, soil reaction) and yield capacity of experimental apple trees, which for all years of fruiting exceeded the total yield of Calville snow and Idared on seedling and vegetative rootstocks, respectively, by 34.8, 27.7 and 23.4 % compared with the yield of the control non-fertilized areas and 16.0, 15.8 and 13.2 % – on those fertilized with N120Р120К120. Similar parameters of soil fertility indicators are formed by the organo-mineral fertilizer system with systematic long-term application of half the norms of organic and mineral fertilizers of manure 20 t/ha together with N60P60K60. However, the mineral system (N120P120K120) significantly less increases the humus content and content of macronutrients available for plant nutrition and does not enrich the soil with trace elements, acidifies the reaction of the soil environment


Author(s):  
Mariusz Matyka

The aim of the article is to estimate the impact of reducing the consumption of mineral fertilizers resulting from the New Green Deal assumptions on the yields of major crops in the 2030 perspective. The material for analysis was statistical data from the CSO and FAO. The collected data was processed dynamically by using trend analyzes and Pearson linear correlation. Maintaining the current trend of increasing the dose of NPK mineral fertilization will allow the use of crop production potential in Poland. On the other hand, the introduction of the NGD assumptions may result in a stagnation of crop yield at the current level. However, in relation to the scenario assuming the continuation of the current upward trend, these yields will be much lower. Reducing mineral fertilization introduced by means of an administrative decision without taking the principles of rational management of fertilizer components into consideration may have negative environmental consequences.


2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (No. 3) ◽  
pp. 127-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A. Gharaibeh ◽  
N.I. Eltaif

Irrigation with treated wastewater is essential for increasing crop production in arid and semi arid regions. Field experiments were conducted on rainfed clayey soil to investigate the impact of water quality, cultivation, and different cropping systems on cumulative infiltration (F<sub>(t)</sub>), field saturated hydraulic conductivity (HC<sub>fs</sub>), penetration resistance (PR), and water stable aggregates (WSA). Treatments were: (1) barley fields tilled for the past 20&nbsp;years (C<sub>B</sub>-T), (2) olive tree fields tilled for the past 20 years (C<sub>O</sub>-T), (3) non-cultivated field for 20&nbsp;years, tilled for the last 2 years (NC-T<sub>2yr</sub>), and (4) non-cultivated non-tilled field (NC-NT) for the past 20 years (control). Results indicated that F<sub>(t)</sub>, HC<sub>fs</sub>, PR, and WSA in NC-NT were significantly higher than in all other treatments. Compared to fresh water (FW), treated wastewater (TWW) significantly reduced F<sub>(t)</sub> and HC<sub>fs</sub> in all treatments. This study showed that irrigation with TWW and protection of soil from any physical manipulation improved soil hydraulic and physical properties to acceptable levels. Therefore, application of such practices could be recommended in arid clayey soils.


2008 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
M S Mkhabela ◽  
R. Gordon ◽  
D. Burton ◽  
A. Madani ◽  
W. Hart

Field application of livestock slurry often results in higher nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions than inorganic fertiliser, because slurry contains large amounts of available N and C, and when applied it increases soil water content, thus enhancing denitrification. This study evaluated the impact of hog (Sus scrofa) slurry and inorganic fertilisers on N2O emissions and soil inorganic N. Three short-term (3 wk) field experiments were conducted during summer 2005 on two contrasting acidic soils seeded to forage grass. Treatments included hog slurry (Slurry) at 126 kg N ha-1, potassium nitrate (Nitrate) at 120 kg N ha-1, ammonium sulphate (Ammonium) at 120 kg N ha-1, Carbon (Dextrose) at 500 kg ha-1 and an unamended control (Control). Potassium nitrate increased (P< 0.05) cumulative N2O losses compared with the other treatments. Emissions of N2O from Slurry and Ammonium were similar, but higher than from Dextrose and Control, which were similar. Soil NH4+-N contents for Slurry and Ammonium treatments were generally similar but higher than for the other treatments, particularly during the first and second sampling dates. Soil NO3−-N contents, meanwhile, were higher with the Nitrate treatment compared with the other treatments, especially at the first sampling date. These results imply that N2O production in these acid soils was limited by NO3-availability. Therefore, N2O emissions from these soils can be minimised by using ammonium-based fertilisers including hog slurry rather than nitrate-based fertilisers. Key words: Acidic soils, hog slurry, mineral fertiliser, soil nitrogen, N2O emissions


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimir Mirlas ◽  
Yaakov Anker ◽  
Asher Aizenkod ◽  
Naftali Goldshleger

Abstract. Salinization causes soil degradation and soil fertility reduction. The main reasons for soil salinization are poor irrigation water quality and incorrect irrigation management. Soil salinization is accelerated owing to irrigation with treated wastewater with elevated salt concentration. The study area is located in the Beit She'an Valley, one of the most important agricultural regions in Israel. The combination of soil salinization and poor drainage conditions impedes plant development and is manifested in economic damage to crops. Without clear irrigation criteria, an increase in soil salinity and steady damage to soil fertility might occur. The study objective was to provide an assessment of soil salting processes as a result of low-quality irrigation water at the Kibbutz Meirav olive plantation. This study combined various research methods, including soil salinity monitoring, field experiments, remote sensing (FDEM), and unsaturated soil profile saline water movement modeling. The assessment included the salinization processes of chalky soil under drip irrigation by water with various qualities. With a drip irrigation regime of water with a dissolved salt content of 3.13 dS/m, the salinization process is characterized by salts accumulation in the upper root zone of the trees. The modeling results showed that there is a soil salinization danger in using brackish water and that irrigation with potable water helps to reduce soil salinization.


2021 ◽  
pp. 27-37
Author(s):  
Basma R. A. Rashwan ◽  
Alaa Eldeen A. Shaheen

Two field experiments were conducted in a calcareous soil during summer seasons of 2019 and 2020 at the experimental in a private farm Mallawi, El- Minia Governorate, Egypt to evaluate application of K fertilization at different rates of K2SO4 and non-classic products, i.e. K feldspar, mixture with or without inoculation with the K dissolving bacteria (Bacillus circulans.) soil chemical properties, plant growth, yield and nutritional value of corn (Zea-maize hybrid third 310). Our results proved that inoculation of maize seeds with Bacillus circulans at rate of 36% K2O improved soil pH, EC, soil organic matter content and enhanced the soil available N, P and K concentrations. Also, the growth parameters, yield and nutritional status of the plants were significantly increased by using non-traditional potassium fertilizers particularly in the case of seed inoculated with potassium dissolving bacteria (Bacillus circulans).


Author(s):  
Nilesh Patidar ◽  
A. K. Dwivedi ◽  
B. S. Dwivedi ◽  
R. K. Thakur ◽  
Jalendra Bairwa ◽  
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The field experiments was conducted is an ongoing All India Co-ordinate Research Project on “Long term Fertilizer Experiment” during 2018-2019 with soybean-wheat cropping sequence at the Research Farm Department of Soil Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur (M.P.), India. The objective of the study was the Impact of long term application of inorganic fertilizers and organic manure on soil fertility and crop productivity under soybean-wheat cropping system in a Vertisol. The experiment consists of ten treatments i.e. T1 50% NPK, T2 100% NPK, T3 150% NPK, T4 100% NPK + Hand Weeding, T5 100% NPK + Zn, T6 100% NP, T7 100% N, T8 100% NPK+ Farm Yard Manure, T9 100% NPK–S and T10 unfertilized plot (control) with four replications in a randomized block design. The findings of the present study indicated that the soil pH and EC were remaining unaltered even after continuous application of variable amounts of fertilizers either alone or in combination. A significant positive change in soil organic carbon, available N P K and S content was observed with continuous additions of balanced fertilizers and manures over the imbalanced or unfertilized treatments. The findings showed that the application of recommended dose of N, P and K (20:80:20 kg ha-1 for soybean and 120:80:40 kg ha-1 for wheat) with organic manure (FYM) @ 5 t ha-1 resulted in 185.8% and 325.9% increase over control in soybean and wheat yields, respectively. Thus, the continuous use of balanced fertilization, either alone or in combination with organic manure is necessary for sustaining soil fertility and productivity of crops.


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