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A good understanding of nutrient release from manure or compost after application through mineralization is important to assure meeting the nutrient demand of crops, to secure timely fertilizer application and to enhance nutrient use efficiency. The current study was done to evaluate phosphorus (P) and sulphur (S) release patterns from different types of manures viz. cow dung, cow dung slurry, tricho-compost, vermicompost, poultry manure, poultry manure slurry and mungbean residues. The mineralization study was performed under aerobic (field capacity) and anaerobic (waterlogging) conditions for 180 days at 25 ± 1 °C in the laboratory. The release of P and S showed the highest values within 75–180 and 75–150 days, respectively, and was always higher in aerobic conditions than in anaerobic conditions. The first-order kinetic cumulative model was a good fit for mineralization, which was significantly influenced by manure type, soil moisture level and incubation period. Poultry manure slurry exerted the highest P and S release under both moisture conditions. Both slurries showed higher potential mineralization, with a lower rate constant for these elements compared to that in their manure states. Hence, appropriate manures should be chosen and applied in the proper quantity to provide exact amounts of nutrients, to increase crops nutrient use efficiency and to formulate correct fertilizer recommendations.
Mohammad Islam; Sultana Bilkis; Tahsina Hoque; Shihab Uddin; Mohammad Jahiruddin; Mohammad Rahman; Abu Siddique; Mohammad Hossain; Theodore Danso Marfo; Subhan Danish; Rahul Datta. Mineralization of Farm Manures and Slurries under Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditions for Subsequent Release of Phosphorus and Sulphur in Soil. Sustainability 2021, 13, 8605 .
AMA StyleMohammad Islam, Sultana Bilkis, Tahsina Hoque, Shihab Uddin, Mohammad Jahiruddin, Mohammad Rahman, Abu Siddique, Mohammad Hossain, Theodore Danso Marfo, Subhan Danish, Rahul Datta. Mineralization of Farm Manures and Slurries under Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditions for Subsequent Release of Phosphorus and Sulphur in Soil. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (15):8605.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMohammad Islam; Sultana Bilkis; Tahsina Hoque; Shihab Uddin; Mohammad Jahiruddin; Mohammad Rahman; Abu Siddique; Mohammad Hossain; Theodore Danso Marfo; Subhan Danish; Rahul Datta. 2021. "Mineralization of Farm Manures and Slurries under Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditions for Subsequent Release of Phosphorus and Sulphur in Soil." Sustainability 13, no. 15: 8605.
The deficiency of micronutrients and low organic matter (OM) status of soils are major hurdles in the optimum crop yield achievements. Humic substances can play an imperative role in the micronutrient bioavailability and improved crop yield by ameliorating the physicochemical soil properties. consumed as fresh food and in processed form. However, its susceptibility towards micronutrient deficiency causes a significant reduction in yield. That is why a current study was done to examine the influence of different potassium humate (KH) levels, i.e., 0, 5, 10, and 15 kg ha−1 with micronutrients mixture (MC), i.e., 0, 50 (Zn = 2.50, B = 0.75, Fe = 2.50 kg ha−1), 75 (Zn = 3.75, B = 1.125, Fe = 3.75 kg ha−1) and 100% (Zn = 5.0, B = 1.5, Fe = 5.0 kg ha−1) on the yield, biomass, harvesting index and uptake of the micronutrients in tomato. The results showed that increasing the level of K-humate significantly improved the yield (7.4 and 7.17%), total biomass (6.38 and 6.59%), and harvesting the index (0.46 and 0.76%) of tomato. It also enhanced Fe uptake but did not affect B and Zn concentrations in the tomato fruit at 100% MC + 15 kg ha−1 KH over control in the autumn and spring seasons. In conclusion, both levels of K-humate 10 and 15 kg ha−1 and MC 75 and 100% effectively enhance the yield, biomass, harvesting the index, and micronutrients (B, Zn, and Fe) uptake in tomatoes.
Ashfaq Rahi; Muhammad Anjum; Javed Iqbal Mirza; Saleha Ahmad Ali; Theodore Marfo; Shah Fahad; Subhan Danish; Rahul Datta. Yield Enhancement and Better Micronutrients Uptake in Tomato Fruit through Potassium Humate Combined with Micronutrients Mixture. Agriculture 2021, 11, 357 .
AMA StyleAshfaq Rahi, Muhammad Anjum, Javed Iqbal Mirza, Saleha Ahmad Ali, Theodore Marfo, Shah Fahad, Subhan Danish, Rahul Datta. Yield Enhancement and Better Micronutrients Uptake in Tomato Fruit through Potassium Humate Combined with Micronutrients Mixture. Agriculture. 2021; 11 (4):357.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAshfaq Rahi; Muhammad Anjum; Javed Iqbal Mirza; Saleha Ahmad Ali; Theodore Marfo; Shah Fahad; Subhan Danish; Rahul Datta. 2021. "Yield Enhancement and Better Micronutrients Uptake in Tomato Fruit through Potassium Humate Combined with Micronutrients Mixture." Agriculture 11, no. 4: 357.
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that in developing nations, there are three million cases of agrochemical poisoning. The prolonged intensive and indiscriminate use of agrochemicals adversely affected the soil biodiversity, agricultural sustainability, and food safety, bringing in long-term harmful effects on nutritional security, human and animal health. Most of the agrochemicals negatively affect soil microbial functions and biochemical processes. The alteration in diversity and composition of the beneficial microbial community can be unfavorable to plant growth and development either by reducing nutrient availability or by increasing disease incidence. Currently, there is a need for qualitative, innovative, and demand-driven research in soil science, especially in developing countries for facilitating of high-quality eco-friendly research by creating a conducive and trustworthy work atmosphere, thereby rewarding productivity and merits. Hence, we reviewed (1) the impact of various agrochemicals on the soil microbial diversity and environment; (2) the importance of smallholder farmers for sustainable crop protection and enhancement solutions, and (3) management strategies that serve the scientific community, policymakers, and land managers in integrating soil enhancement and sustainability practices in smallholder farming households. The current review provides an improved understanding of agricultural soil management for food and nutritional security.
Ram Swaroop Meena; Sandeep Kumar; Rahul Datta; Rattan Lal; Vinod Vijayakumar; Martin Brtnicky; Mahaveer Prasad Sharma; Gulab Singh Yadav; Manoj Kumar Jhariya; Chetan Kumar Jangir; Shamina Imran Pathan; Tereza Dokulilova; Vaclav Pecina; Theodore Danso Marfo. Impact of Agrochemicals on Soil Microbiota and Management: A Review. Land 2020, 9, 34 .
AMA StyleRam Swaroop Meena, Sandeep Kumar, Rahul Datta, Rattan Lal, Vinod Vijayakumar, Martin Brtnicky, Mahaveer Prasad Sharma, Gulab Singh Yadav, Manoj Kumar Jhariya, Chetan Kumar Jangir, Shamina Imran Pathan, Tereza Dokulilova, Vaclav Pecina, Theodore Danso Marfo. Impact of Agrochemicals on Soil Microbiota and Management: A Review. Land. 2020; 9 (2):34.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRam Swaroop Meena; Sandeep Kumar; Rahul Datta; Rattan Lal; Vinod Vijayakumar; Martin Brtnicky; Mahaveer Prasad Sharma; Gulab Singh Yadav; Manoj Kumar Jhariya; Chetan Kumar Jangir; Shamina Imran Pathan; Tereza Dokulilova; Vaclav Pecina; Theodore Danso Marfo. 2020. "Impact of Agrochemicals on Soil Microbiota and Management: A Review." Land 9, no. 2: 34.
Topographic and edaphic gradients usually arrange ecotonal boundaries. Although the interrelationships between vegetation and edaphic factors are relevant in most types of ecotones, they are not adequately documented. The clearly defined forest-agriculture land ecotone at the Proklest experimental site of the Training Forest Enterprise (T.F.E), Masaryk Forest Křtiny, Czech Republic presents an opportunity to investigate these inter-relationships. Our aim was to determine ecotone effects reflected by changes in soil reaction and other soil physical properties across this clearly defined forest-agriculture land ecotone. We selected eleven sampling spots: four in the forest zone, four in the agriculture land, and three in the ecotone zone between the forest and agriculture land. Every month from April to November, soil samples were collected at a depth of 5 cm. All the soil samples collected were examined for minimal air capacity, actual and potential soil reaction, and maximum capillary water capacity. The forest soil was slightly more acidic when compared to the agriculture soil, with the ecotone zone recording the lowest pH value. The maximum capillary water capacity was higher in the forest region than in the agriculture land with a sharp decline in the ecotone zone where the lowest value was recorded. The minimum air capacity was much higher in the forest region than in the agriculture land. There was a marked decline in the ecotone region where the lowest value was observed. Our results highlight the importance of soil as a factor affecting the distribution of plant communities along ecotones.
Theodore Danso Marfo; Rahul Datta; Valerie Vranová; Adam Ekielski. Ecotone Dynamics and Stability from Soil Perspective: Forest-Agriculture Land Transition. Agriculture 2019, 9, 228 .
AMA StyleTheodore Danso Marfo, Rahul Datta, Valerie Vranová, Adam Ekielski. Ecotone Dynamics and Stability from Soil Perspective: Forest-Agriculture Land Transition. Agriculture. 2019; 9 (10):228.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTheodore Danso Marfo; Rahul Datta; Valerie Vranová; Adam Ekielski. 2019. "Ecotone Dynamics and Stability from Soil Perspective: Forest-Agriculture Land Transition." Agriculture 9, no. 10: 228.
Transitional areas between two or more different biomes—ecotones—are clearly visible due to the sudden changes in vegetation structures and patterns. However, much is still unknown about the crucial soil factors that control such vegetational changes across ecotones and how different soil properties vary across ecotones. In this study, we try to understand the spatial variation in soil properties across a clearly defined ecotone from a forest stand to meadow field at the Training Forest Enterprise (T.F.E), Masaryk Forest Křtiny, Czechia. Thirteen sampling sites were selected: six in the forest region, six in the meadow and one in the ecotone zone between forest and meadow. Soil samples were taken at 5 cm below the soil surface once every month from April to November. All the collected soil samples were examined for minimal air capacity, actual and potential soil reaction and maximum capillary water. The results showed a pattern of soil acidity decreasing from the forest stand towards the meadow field but that increased sharply at the ecotone zone. The water holding capacity showed a decreasing trend approaching the ecotone zone from the meadow region and markedly decreased from the meadow site closest to the ecotone zone. The minimum air capacity showed an increasing trend from the forest region but suddenly declined at the ecotone region.
Theodore Danso Marfo; Rahul Datta; Shamina Imran Pathan; Valerie Vranová. Ecotone Dynamics and Stability from Soil Scientific Point of View. Diversity 2019, 11, 53 .
AMA StyleTheodore Danso Marfo, Rahul Datta, Shamina Imran Pathan, Valerie Vranová. Ecotone Dynamics and Stability from Soil Scientific Point of View. Diversity. 2019; 11 (4):53.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTheodore Danso Marfo; Rahul Datta; Shamina Imran Pathan; Valerie Vranová. 2019. "Ecotone Dynamics and Stability from Soil Scientific Point of View." Diversity 11, no. 4: 53.
Ecotones are considered as unique environments. The concepts of edge effect and ecotone species (flora and fauna) are widely used. Considering the fact that the majority of the species found in ecotones are usually at their physiologically determined limits of distribution, how they react to global climate changes becomes crucial. Ecotones are reputed to be more biologically diverse than areas close to them, and therefore possesses a high conservation value, yet little is known on how soil properties vary across ecotones. In this paper, we firstly highlighted the roles ecotones play in assessing the effect on global climate change, the mediatory role they play in the movement of material (water and nutrients) into and out of the region. Secondly, we reviewed studies on how soil properties change across ecotones and it is worthwhile to note that soil properties tend to differ across various ecotones (e.g. increasing pH and decreasing P & N across forest–glade ecotones, decreasing pH across ancient–recent forest ecotones) in a manner that defines the character of the ecotones existing.
Theodore Danso Marfo; Klement Resjek; Valerie Vranova. Spatial variations in soil properties across ecotones: a short review. Bulletin of Geography. Physical Geography Series 2018, 14, 71 -77.
AMA StyleTheodore Danso Marfo, Klement Resjek, Valerie Vranova. Spatial variations in soil properties across ecotones: a short review. Bulletin of Geography. Physical Geography Series. 2018; 14 (1):71-77.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTheodore Danso Marfo; Klement Resjek; Valerie Vranova. 2018. "Spatial variations in soil properties across ecotones: a short review." Bulletin of Geography. Physical Geography Series 14, no. 1: 71-77.
Valerie Vranová; Theodore Danso Marfo; Klement Rejšek. Soil Scientific Research Methods Used in Archaeology - Promising Soil Biochemistry: a Mini-review. Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis 2015, 63, 1417 -1426.
AMA StyleValerie Vranová, Theodore Danso Marfo, Klement Rejšek. Soil Scientific Research Methods Used in Archaeology - Promising Soil Biochemistry: a Mini-review. Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis. 2015; 63 (4):1417-1426.
Chicago/Turabian StyleValerie Vranová; Theodore Danso Marfo; Klement Rejšek. 2015. "Soil Scientific Research Methods Used in Archaeology - Promising Soil Biochemistry: a Mini-review." Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis 63, no. 4: 1417-1426.