Assessing the Implications of K and Ascorbic Acid Application on Wheat (Triticum aestivum) Growth, Yield and NPK Uptake
M.
Abdel-Salam
Department of Soil and Water Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Egypt.
author
text
article
2018
eng
A 2-factor field experiment was conducted on wheat (Triticum aestivum cv. Giza 168), 2016/2017, grown on a Torripsamment sand soil in Ismailia, North of Egypt to assess K and ascorbic acid (AA) application. K treatments were K0 none, K1 through the soil at 200 kg K ha-1, K2 foliar spray with1000 mg K L-1 solution and K3 through soil + foliar. Ascorbic acid (AA) spray treatments were A0 none, A1 spray with 100 g L-1and A2 200 g L-1. Fertilization showed the positive response for yields (grains and straw) and NPK uptake in plant reaching highest by treatment of K3A2. Grains in the non-fertilized yielded 2.26 Mg ha-1 increasing to 13.7% by K0A1 and 119% by K3A2. Same two respective treatments showed grains uptake of 24.5 and 219% for N; 8.6 and 34.6 % for P and 18.2 and 367% for K.
Journal of Soil Sciences and Agricultural Engineering
Mansoura University, Faculty of Agriculture
2090-3685
9
v.
9
no.
2018
381
385
https://jssae.journals.ekb.eg/article_35916_c19eea2fc0070984863f6e1dbe6b441b.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/jssae.2018.35916
Effect of Long Term Irrigation with Primary-Treated Wastewater on some Soil Proprieties
M.
Abdel-Salam
Department of Soil and Water Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Egypt.
author
text
article
2018
eng
Irrigation of Abu-Rawash area, Giza, Egypt with primary-treated wastewater for 50 years caused accumulation of heavy metals. The area was divided into the following 5 different categories according to the duration period of irrigation 0, 10, 20, 25 and 50 years. Analysis of available N, P, K, Cu, Zn, Fe and Mn nutrients and Pb, Ni, Mo, Cd, and B heavy metals were done on soil samples from layers of 0-30, 30-50 and 50-100-cm. Salinity was highest in the uncultivated soil than in the cultivated ones. With increase of years of cultivation, the contents of nutrients and elements were greater. The contents of nutrients and elements in the surface exceeded those of the subsurface. Ranges of available contents of elements (mg kg-1) in the top soil layer were 8 – 456.7(N), 5.5 - 138(P), 88 - 1190(K), 1.5 -16(Cu), 4 - 18(Zn), 4.7 – 80.6(Fe), 0.08-0.54(B), and 2 - 30(Mn). Respective ranges in the deepest layer were 1.6 – 16.9(N), 2.9 – 46.52(P), 27 – 83.6(K), 0.7 – 1.3(Cu), 1.3 -5.5(Zn), 1.9 – 18.24(Fe), 0.05-0.08 (B) and 0.9 – 4.8(Mn). After 50 years of irrigation with wastewater heavy metals of Pb, Ni, Mo, and Cd in the top layer showed a descending order with values of 10.81>2.22>0.23>0.16 respectively. In the deepest layers the contents were 0.29>0..05> 0.00=0.00, respectively.
Journal of Soil Sciences and Agricultural Engineering
Mansoura University, Faculty of Agriculture
2090-3685
9
v.
9
no.
2018
387
392
https://jssae.journals.ekb.eg/article_35920_01b7e426686524686dce549232507ec0.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/jssae.2018.35920
Effect of Mineral, Nano and Bio Nitrogen Fertilization on Nitrogen Content and Productivity of Salvia officinalis L. Plant
Rehab
Hegab
Department of Soil Fertility and Microbiology,Desert Research Center,El-Mataryia, Cairo, Egypt,
author
W.
Abou Batta
Department of Horticulture, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, Egypt
author
Mona
El-Shazly
Department of Soil Fertility and Microbiology,Desert Research Center,El-Mataryia, Cairo, Egypt
author
text
article
2018
eng
Nanotechnology is a novel discovery being explored in almost all the fields and is benefitted too; it may provide keener solutions for the current problems in the field of agriculture. Nanotechnology and bio fertilization are represented the most important tools in modern agriculture and anticipated to become a driving economic force in the near future. A field experiment was carried out at Baloza Research Station of Desert Research Center, North Sinai (located at 31° 3′ 0″ N, 32° 36′ 0″ E), to study the effects of application for nitrogen fertilizer (urea), nano urea and biofertilization (Azotobacter chroococcum), on the chemical composition and productivity of sage plant (Salvia officnalis L.). Two mineral fertilizers, nano urea, urea and biofertilizer ( A. chroococcum) were applied to the soil. Split split plot design with three replications per each treatment was used, during 2017. Results showed that yield components of sage plants increased with increasing of nano urea and urea application rates during both cuts. The mineral treatments with bio N fertilizer gave the highest yield values. The most effective treatment (Nano 500ppm with bio N fertilizer) gave the highest significant values of yield components amounted to 64.4, 2.77, 11249 and 4395 for plant height (cm), oil (%), herb fresh and dry weight (kg/fed), respectively in first cut. In second cut yield components were higher than first cut. Nutrients contents and then uptake showed almost trend. The N-efficiency parameters; the highest values of nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) and nitrogen uptake efficiency (UPE) were obtained by the application of nano urea. The values of nitrogen utilization efficiency (UTE) and NUE decreased with increasing fertilizer application while that of UPE increased with increasing nitrogen. The superior treatment Nano 500 with bio N fertilizer highly increased the available nutrients in the studied soil. The same effect was observed on the values of dehydrogenase activity and Azotobacter densities in rhizosphere of Salvia officnalis.
Journal of Soil Sciences and Agricultural Engineering
Mansoura University, Faculty of Agriculture
2090-3685
9
v.
9
no.
2018
393
401
https://jssae.journals.ekb.eg/article_36159_8a09048272ee911ea5ec625fa9c4a3e0.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/jssae.2018.36159
Effect of Foliar Application of Micronutrients and Compost Tea on Chemical Composition and the Productivity of Fenugreek Plants Under Baloza - North Sinai Conditions
Rehab
Hegab
Department of Soil Fertility and Microbiology,Desert Research Center,El-Mataryia, Cairo, Egypt,
author
text
article
2018
eng
Micronutrients are important for plant growth, but plants need relatively small amounts of them, hence, the term "micro. The present investigation was carried out at Baloza Research Station of the Desert Research Center, North Sinai, Egypt during the two successive seasons of 2017/2018 to study the effect of foliar application combination of micronutrients forms and compost tea. The experiment was conducted in a split plot design, with three replicates. The main plots were randomly assigned to compost tea (with, without), the sub plots were represented by four micronutrients spraying of Fe, Cu, Mn and Zn, as (the two chelated forms of humic and EDTA and the mineral form). The objectives of the present study were to investigate the effect of foliar application of some chelated micronutrients and compost tea on growth and yield productivity of Fenugreek plant and macro and micro nutrient contents in herb and seed. The results showed that, the best treatments were ((Mn,Zn,Cu,Fe) Humic form with compost tea which gave the highest yield components: the average percentage increment of dry weight of seed ( g/ plant), dry weight of seed( kg/ fed.), fixed oil (ml/ plant) and fixed oil( kg/fad.) (76.80, 77.62, 122.08 and 137.9) in two season, respectively. In addition, macro and micro elements contents were significantly increased in herb and seeds. These results also indicated that the concentrations of Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu in seeds and herb, of Fenugreek plants were lower the normal ranges.
Journal of Soil Sciences and Agricultural Engineering
Mansoura University, Faculty of Agriculture
2090-3685
9
v.
9
no.
2018
403
410
https://jssae.journals.ekb.eg/article_36287_84df6d11585efb8ecb2857e844e68d69.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/jssae.2018.36287
Evaluation of Water Quality for some Drains in Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt
M.
El-Agrodi
Soils . Dept., Fac. of Agric., Mansoura Univ., Egypt.
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T.
EL-Zehery
Soils . Dept., Fac. of Agric., Mansoura Univ., Egypt.
author
M.
Taha
Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency.
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text
article
2018
eng
Fresh water resources are limited to meet annual needs of irrigation water for agricultural production in Egypt. So drains water can be used to recover this gab and quality of this water should be studied before using it. Dakahlia Governorate is located in the northeastern of the Nile Delta. It is located near the ends of canals and agricultural drains. These agricultural drains carrying sewage and industrial waste waters (treated and untreated) .The drains water normally used to irrigate some lands near the ends of the irrigation canals. In this study, three agricultural drains were selected taking in consideration its water are used to irrigate farm land. The selected drains are drain No.1, drain No.2 and EL- Mansoura Al- Mustajad drain. Water quality of these drains were studied during winter and summer seasons of 2014. 14 water samples were taken during this period in order to evaluate water quality for irrigation. The obtained results indicated that pH values were within the permissible limits for irrigation even they were higher in winter than in summer season. While EC and , SAR values were slight to moderate. NO3–N values were slight to moderate in all water samples except for water samples (No. 6 and 7) in EL- Mansoura Al- Mustajad drain. NH4–N values for all samples were in the accepted range according to FAO (1985) except for sample No. 7 at the end of EL- Mansoura Al-Mustajad drain which were sever according to FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) standards. The results indicated also that COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) and BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand) levels were within the maximum limits for water irrigation except COD values of water samples No. 1 in summer and No. 3 in winter and summer. The BOD values were in the same trend for water irrigation according to Egyptian and U.S.EPA (2004) (United States Environmental Protection Agency) standards. In general, the values were higher in winter than in summer season. The heavy metals values in summer season were higher than in winter one. Mostly , the heavy metals content of the drains was arranged in the following descending order: Ni> Pb> Cd according to NAS/NAE, (1972) (National Academy of Sciences / National Academy of Engineering) and FAO (1985). The results indicated that heavy metals contents were within the permissible limits for irrigation in most sites for lead (Pb) except for water samples No. 7, they were in the maximum limits (more than 5 ppm), While cadmium and nickel values were within the maximum limits for irrigation in water samples except water samples (No. 1 and 3 in winter and summer and No. 5 in winter). The obtained data showed that Ni values were within the maximum limits for irrigation except water samples (No. 1 , 3 and 5 in winter and summer) . In general, the EC ,SAR, NO3 –N , NH4-N , COD , BOD , heavy metals (Pb, Ni and Cd) values at the beginning of the drains were lower than at the end of the drains in the studied area in the three drains . The evaluation of drains are ranged from slightly to moderately suitable for all studied parameters except the two heavy metals (Ni and Cd). So, to use this water for irrigation, good management for salinity control and suitable species of plants must be considered.
Journal of Soil Sciences and Agricultural Engineering
Mansoura University, Faculty of Agriculture
2090-3685
9
v.
9
no.
2018
411
417
https://jssae.journals.ekb.eg/article_35933_4b96b8a7465b56fb0c97dd6f9ee0f9c6.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/jssae.2018.35933
Effect of Zinc Application on Maize Grown on Alluvial Soils
G.
Arab
Soils Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University
author
Dina
Ghazi
Soils Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University
author
A.
El-Ghamry
Soils Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University
author
text
article
2018
eng
A field test was done at the Experimental Station Farm, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, during 2015 season to think about the impact of zinc application on development, yield and its component of maize (Zea mays L.) single Cross half and half 168 (SC 168) developed in alluvial soil. The trial was done in a total randomized block outline with three duplicates. The acquired outcomes demonstrated that the best treatment was utilizing ZnSO4.H2O as a foliar splash (0.75 g L-1) Zn4. That is, on account of developing a plant, the seeds can be utilized for Zn2. On account of developing plant to get the leaves of the plant as a green plant (silage), Zn3 can be utilized.
Journal of Soil Sciences and Agricultural Engineering
Mansoura University, Faculty of Agriculture
2090-3685
9
v.
9
no.
2018
419
426
https://jssae.journals.ekb.eg/article_35925_a7662c266b0f78a84d0150d474515564.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/jssae.2018.35925
Barley Yield and Nitrogen Derived by Plants from Mineral and Organic Fertilizers with Application of 15N Stable Isotope.
M.
Soliman
Soil Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Damietta University, Egypt.
author
text
article
2018
eng
A field experiment was carried out with constructed drip irrigation system on sandy soil to recognize the most proper nitrogen fertilization strategy that could be more benefits for barley production taking into consideration the economical and environmental impacts. Barley crop was significantly positively affected by nitrogen fertilizer rates and organic compost. Grain yield (45%) and shoot (11%), root (36%) dry weight were relatively increased with increasing N fertilizer rate. Plants fully fertilized with organic compost showed relative higher grain yield than those either received 100% or 50% N-mineral fertilizer which accounted for 37%. In this case, shoot and root dry matter yield were nearly closed to those of 50% N-fertilizer, but to some extent lower than those of 100% N-fertilized treatment. Plants treated with fully organic compost achieved N uptake by grains nearly closed to those obtained with high N fertilizer rate (70 kg N fed-1). Combined treatment of organic plus mineral-N did not reflect significant differences than those of plants fertilized with half N fertilizer dose. Portion of nitrogen derived from fertilizer (Ndff) and absolute value reflected higher values and percentage at rate of 100% fertilizer than those induced by 50% N rate. Ndff by grain, shoot and root of combined treatment were nearly closed to those achieved by 50% mineral-N rate. More nitrogen was derived from organic compost and still higher in grain than shoot and root systems. Nitrogen added at half dose combined with organic compost was efficiently used by grain and root recording values nearly closed to those recorded with plants treated by half mineral-N rate.
Journal of Soil Sciences and Agricultural Engineering
Mansoura University, Faculty of Agriculture
2090-3685
9
v.
9
no.
2018
427
432
https://jssae.journals.ekb.eg/article_35929_48280a64310ea16673bb6f54f9f9beb5.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/jssae.2018.35929
Effect of Organic and Mineral Nitrogen Sources with and without Rhizobium Inoculation on Growth and Yield of Common Bean Plant Using 15N Tracer Technique
Fatma
Ghaly
Faculty of Agriculture, Damietta University, Egypt.
author
M.
Soliman
Faculty of Agriculture, Damietta University, Egypt.
author
A.
Moursy
Atomic Energy Authority, Nuclear Research Center, Soil and Water Research Department, Abou-Zaabl, 13759, Egypt
author
M.
Ismail
Atomic Energy Authority, Nuclear Research Center, Soil and Water Research Department, Abou-Zaabl, 13759, Egypt
author
M.
Elshayeb
Faculty of Agriculture, Damietta University, Egypt.
author
text
article
2018
eng
A Field experiment was conducted to follow up the effect of-organic and/or mineral N fertilizer either solely or in combinations on seed yield of common bean plant grown on sandy soil using 15N tracer technique. The experimental design was a Factorial Complete Randomized Block Design (FCRBD) and treatments were replicated three times. Each experimental plot (10m2) received different proportions of organic and / or mineral N fertilizer up to 100% N in presence or absence of rhizobium inoculants. Results indicated the enhancement of seed yield and N uptake by bacterial inoculation. The overall averages of organic sources revealed the superiority of quite manure over leuceana residues followed by compost treatment. Absolute values of Ndff, Ndfs+ Ndfo and Ndfa were frequently affected by portions of chemical and organic additives whereas Ndff tended to increase with increasing N fertilizer rate. Adversely, Ndfa was negatively affected by increasing N rate. Organic additives enhanced the portions of Ndff and Ndfs+ Ndfo. This holds true with and without Rhizobium inoculation. These portions were markedly increased as affected by the addition of quite manure mixed with moderate N fertilizer rate (50% Chem-N + 50% quite manure-N). Low to moderate quantities of chemical fertilizer in combination with organic additives had enhanced the utilization of chemical-N source comparing to the full chemical fertilized plants.
Journal of Soil Sciences and Agricultural Engineering
Mansoura University, Faculty of Agriculture
2090-3685
9
v.
9
no.
2018
433
437
https://jssae.journals.ekb.eg/article_36158_edb8773d2c0cdbafc7993337eed79fa1.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.21608/jssae.2018.36158