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Azolla as an Alternative of Mineral Nitrogen for Chamomile Plant (Matricaria chamomilla L.) Fertilization in Sandy Soil

Kawthar, A. E. Rabie, M. H. El-Sherif, R. M. El-Shahat & Fatma, S. I. Ali · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2020

Two pot experiments were carried out during the two successive seasons of 2010/2011 and 2011/ 2012 to apply mineral nitrogen and/or Azolla at different methods of addition with a reduction of mineral nitrogen fertilizer and its effect on vegetative growth, the yield of infloresce...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v5i430074

Effects of Potassium and Humic Acid on Amelioration of Soil Salinity Hazardous on Pea Plants

Doaa M. Abo Basha, Farid Hellal & Saied El-Sayed · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2020

Pots experiment were carried out in green house of National Research Centre, Dokki, Egypt, to study the effect of potassium and humic acid application to minimize the adversely effects of soil salinity on pea plants. Pots were divided into three main groups of soil salinity at le...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v5i430073

Productivity and Fruit Quality of Manzanello and Picual Olive (Olea europaea L.) Cultivars as Influenced by Spraying Lithovit under Different Irrigation Levels

I. M. Dobiea, H. E. M. El-Badawy, A. A. H. Hegazy & S. F. El-Gioushy · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2020

Olive tree is the favorable choice to cultivate in desert lands due to high stress tolerance of its tree. Although olive tree tolerates the low availability of water in the soil by means of morphological, physiological and biochemical adaptations, the Productivity and fruit quali...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v5i430071

The Effect of Microbe Plus and Phosphorus Fertilizers on the Vegetative Growth of Oil Palm (Elaesis guineensis, Jacq.) Seedlings

E. Oppong, A. Opoku, N. Ewusi-Mensah, F. Danso, H. O. Tuffour, A. Abubakari, C. G. Kyere & P. Atta Poku Snr · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2020

The main objective of this study was to improve the growth of oil palm seedlings by using microbe plus to enhance phosphorous availability from rock phosphate under oil palm nursery was evaluated at Oil Palm Research Institute of Ghana, Kade-Kumasi. The study consisted of 16 trea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v5i430070

Effects of Liming on Dithionate and Oxalate Extractable Aluminium in Acid Soils

Esther Mwende Muindi · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2020

Liming and phosphorus (P) applications are recommended practices for improving crop production in acid soils of the tropics. Although considerable work has been done to establish liming rates for acid soils in many parts of the world, information on the effects of lime on the for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v5i330069

Water from Cooked Beans as Substrate for Some Heterotrophic Organisms: Case Study of Moulds

J. C. Fopoussi Tuebue, S. D. Basga, P. Tematio & J. P. Nguetnkam · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2020

The discovery of new ecological fertilizers can sustainably enhance plants nutrition. In that point of view, the present study aimed to demonstrate the high concentration of water from cooked beans in organic compounds, various mineral salts and water. For that purpose, moulds we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v5i330067

Diagnosis and Recommendation Integrated System (DRIS) in Determining Mineral Status of Cotton in the Cotton Zones of Benin

Isidore Amonmidé, Gustave D. Dagbénonbakin, P. B. Irénikatché Akponikpè, Emile C. Agbangba & Pierre G. Tovihoudji · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

This study aimed at developing parameters of the Diagnosis and Recommendation Integrated System (DRIS) model for the assessment nutrient status for cotton grown in Benin.. Soil physical and chemical characteristics, leaves nutrient content (N, P, K, Ca, Mg) and seed-cotton yield...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v5i330066

Development of Lettuce Plant in Spring and Autumn Period, Effects of Led Lightening on the Quantity of Mineral Substrates and Leaf Nitrate

Seda Bice Ataklı & Sezer Sahin · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

Aims: This study was performed during early spring and winter period of 2015-2016 by utilizing soilles technique in a non-heated glasshouse that belongs to Gaziosmanpaşa University Faculty of Agriculture. Study Design: Whereas Funly F1 lettuce species was used as vegetal material...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v5i330065

Influence of Organic Enriched Manure and Inorganic Fertilizers on Plant Physiological Processes of Kenyan Tea Clone

Hassan Kiprotich, Nicholas K. Korir, Nyabundi Karl & Joseph P. Gweyi-Onyango · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) is one of the most popular beverages consumed in the world and Kenya is the leading exporter in Africa and only 3rd worldwide after China and India. Nutrient deficiency in soils and poor fertilization are possibly two reasons for low yields and quality...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v5i330064

Dormancy Breaking and the Influence of Gibberellic Acid on the Early Growth of Tamarindus indica Seedlings in Mubi, Nigeria

S. C. Yusuf, N. N. Zakawa, T. D. Tizhe, D. Timon, J. J. Obot & S. G. Linus · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

The purpose of this research was to determine the appropriate methods of breaking seed dormancy, level of water uptake, and the influence of gibberellic acid on the early growth of Tamarindus indica seedlings. The scarification methods used included: concentrated sulphuric acid (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v5i230063

Occurrence of Hardened Matters in the Andosolic Cover from the Western Highlands of Cameroon: Case Study of Those Risen on Trachyte in the Southern Side of the Bambouto Mountains

J. C. Fopoussi Tuebue, S. D. Basga, P. Tematio & J. P. Nguetnkam · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

The aim of the present study is to acquire knowledge about the hardened materials present in the andosolic cover from the Bambouto Mounts. For that purpuse, petrographic, mineralogical, and geochemical characteristics of the hardened materials, isalteritic blocks, and the parent...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v5i230062

Influence of Soil Arsenic Levels on Biomass Production and Relationship the Concentration of Arsenic between Rice Straw and Grain

Mosud Iqbal, G. K. M. Mustafizur Rahman, G. M. Panaullah, Humayun Kabir & Jatish Chandra Biswas · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

Arsenic (As) contamination is widespread in Bangladesh. It can cause health hazards depending on consumption of foods grown on As contaminated soil. Two pot experiments were conducted at net house, Department of Soil Science, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural Univers...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v5i230061

Nutritional Quality Response of Carrot (Daucus carota) to Different Rates of Inorganic Fertilizer and Biochar

Kwaku Asante, Joseph Manu-Aduening & Margaret Esi Essilfie · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

Nutritional quality of most high valued crops including carrot can be influenced by soil management practices. A field study to evaluate soil management improvement effect on nutritional quality of carrot was carried out in two contrasting cropping seasons of two rainfall regimes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v5i230060

Physicochemical and Nutritional Properties of Date (Phoenix reclinata) from Dabou (Côte d’Ivoire)

Blei Sika Hortense, Digbeu Dogoré Yolande, Niaba Koffi Pierre Valery, Faulet Meuwiah Betty, Beugre Avit Grah Maxwell & Kouamé Lucien Patrice · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

The date, Phoenix dactylifera is known for its richness in nutrients. Given the high selling price and its scarcity, some rural populations in Côte d'Ivoire consume the Phoenix reclinata date without knowing the functional properties for their well-being. The highlighting of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v5i230059

Organisation of Soils along the Sides of Interfluves in the Western Highlands of Cameroon: Case Study of an Andosolic Toposequence on Trachyte in the Upper Part of the Southern Limb of Bambouto Mountains

J. C. Fopoussi Tuebue, S. D. Basga, P. Tematio & J. P. Nguetnkam · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

The acquisition of knowledge on soils tells how to use them sustainably. So, the organization of soils along the sides of interfluves in the western highlands of Cameroon was put into relief in order to understand their genesis, organization, and evolution. Field work and lab ana...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v5i130058