MgO Fertilizer Sole and Combined with Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers: Effect on Soil Chemical Properties, Turmeric Performance, and Quality in a Tropical Alfisol
Joint Authors
Aboyeji, Christopher
Dunsin, Oluwagbenga
Adekiya, Aruna O.
Alori, Elizabeth Temitope
Adegbite, Kehinde Abodunde
Aremu, Charity O.
Bamiro, Olasunkanmi
Ejue, Wutem Sunny
Okunlola, Faith Oluwatobi
Adesola, Omowumi Oluwanifemi
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-06-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
For soil fertility maintenance, secondary nutrient such as Magnesium (Mg) is always being neglected.
However, its role is critical in the growth, yield, and quality of crops.
Therefore, two field experiments were initiated in 2017 and 2018 to evaluate the response of soil chemical properties, performance, and qualities of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) to Mg fertilizer alone and in combination with poultry manure (PM) and NPK 15-15-15 fertilizer (NPK).
The treatments applied were the following: (i) PM alone at 8 t ha−1, (ii) NPK alone at 200 kg ha−1, (iii) Mg fertilizer alone (in form of MgO) at 20 kg ha−1, (iv) PM at 8 t ha−1 with MgO at 20 kg ha−1 (PM + Mg), (v) NPK at 200 kg ha−1 with MgO at 20kgha−1 (NPK + Mg), and (vi) control (no amendment of any kind).
PM, NPK, and Mg fertilizers alone or NPK + Mg and PM + Mg increased soil chemical properties, performance (plant height, number of leaves, number of tillers, number of rhizomes, and fresh rhizome weight), and minerals and vitamins C and A contents of turmeric rhizome compared with the control.
By averaging 2017 and 2018, Mg fertilizer alone increased the yield of turmeric by 10.8% compared with the control.
For this experiment, NPK + Mg increased growth and yield of turmeric compared with other treatments.
Also, averaging 2017 and 2018, NPK + Mg increased rhizome yield of turmeric by 13.6% and 10.6% compared with PM + Mg and NPK alone, respectively.
Similarly, PM + Mg significantly improved mineral and vitamins contents compared with other treatments.
Therefore, for those that desire turmeric rhizome for its nutritive value, PM + Mg is recommended.
For those that want quantity, NPK + Mg is recommended.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Adekiya, Aruna O.& Alori, Elizabeth Temitope& Aboyeji, Christopher& Dunsin, Oluwagbenga& Adegbite, Kehinde Abodunde& Aremu, Charity O.…[et al.]. 2019. MgO Fertilizer Sole and Combined with Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers: Effect on Soil Chemical Properties, Turmeric Performance, and Quality in a Tropical Alfisol. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1211900
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Adekiya, Aruna O.…[et al.]. MgO Fertilizer Sole and Combined with Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers: Effect on Soil Chemical Properties, Turmeric Performance, and Quality in a Tropical Alfisol. The Scientific World Journal No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1211900
American Medical Association (AMA)
Adekiya, Aruna O.& Alori, Elizabeth Temitope& Aboyeji, Christopher& Dunsin, Oluwagbenga& Adegbite, Kehinde Abodunde& Aremu, Charity O.…[et al.]. MgO Fertilizer Sole and Combined with Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers: Effect on Soil Chemical Properties, Turmeric Performance, and Quality in a Tropical Alfisol. The Scientific World Journal. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1211900
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1211900