Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
55(4), P. 579 - 595
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Intensive
cultivation
is
a
threat
to
soil
health.
Holistic
management
strategies
are
necessary
rejuvenate
Farmyard
manure
(FYM)
application
an
alternative
option
health
and
crop
productivity.
A
short-term
field
study
was
conducted
at
UAF-Pakistan
evaluate
the
co-application
of
FYM
inorganic
fertilizer
(Di-ammonium
Phosphate;
DAP)
for
rejuvenation
maize
Treatments
included
four
levels
phosphorus
(P)
rate
0,
90,
120,
150
Kg
ha−1
alone
in
combination
with
two
0
10
tons
two-factor
randomized
complete
block
design
three
replicates.
Total
eight
treatments
were
maintained
as
T1
(control),
T2
(90
P),
T3
(120
T4
(150
T5
(10
FYM),
T6
P
T7
T8
FYM).
Data
analysis
showed
that
treatment
significantly
(P
≤
.005)
improved
plant
height
(15.31%),
cob
length
(21.33%),
weight
(36.92%),
1000
grains
(4.89%),
grain
yield
(31.21%),
PUE
(39%),
physical
properties
over
control.
Overall,
we
concluded
integrated
DAP
increases
nutrient
use
efficiency
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 2178 - 2178
Published: March 3, 2025
Nitrogen
(N)
fertilizer
application
is
one
of
the
most
crucial
agronomic
management
practices
for
increasing
grain
yield
in
maize
crops.
However,
long
may
adversely
affect
soil
quality.
For
achieving
sustainable
agricultural
production,
current
research
set
out
to
evaluate
short-term
effects
addition
zeolite
as
a
amendment
and
N
fertilization
on
growth,
yield,
quality,
N-
water-use
efficiency
three
locations
(Athens,
Messolonghi,
Karditsa)
Greece.
Each
experiment
up
during
spring–summer
2024
cultivation
period
was
laid
split-plot
design
with
main
plots
(Zeolite
treatments:
0,
5,
7.5
t
ha−1)
four
sub-plots
(N
100,
150,
200
kg
ha−1).
The
results
revealed
that
rate
from
0
ha−1
led
significant
increase
highest
value
(13.46,
12.46,
14.83
Athens,
Karditsa,
respectively)
observed
at
ha−1.
In
same
manner,
inorganic
ha−1,
also
increased
yield.
general,
properties
(soil
organic
matter,
total
nitrogen,
porosity,
moisture
content,
infiltration
rate),
root
shoot
growth
(root
length
density,
plant
height,
leaf
area
index
dry
weight),
content
uptake
grains,
aerial
biomass,
well
as,
thousand
kernel
weight,
harvest
(NHI),
water
use
(WUE),
were
positively
affected
by
both
examined
factors.
conclusion,
this
study
proved
rates
respectively,
improved
properties,
promoted
development,
biomass
uptake,
NHI,
WUE
crop
cultivated
clay–loam
soils
under
Mediterranean
conditions,
where
experimental
trials
up.
Environments,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 29 - 29
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
In
semiarid
environments,
vine
cultivation
is
a
land
use
with
high
impact
regard
to
soil
erosion,
loss
of
organic
matter
and
biodiversity,
contamination,
compaction.
addition,
the
wine
supply
chain
produces
considerable
quantity
waste,
which
remains
as
residues
in
ecosystem.
Within
this
context,
we
developed
sustainable
management
system
improve
efficient
fertilisers
by
applying
by-product
derived
from
composting
winery
wastes
zeolite.
We
evaluated
effects
zeolite-based
compost
on
chemical,
physical,
biochemical
properties
productive
vineyard.
Four
treatments
were
set
up
monitored
for
about
two
years.
These
follows:
(1)
Commercial
(COM);
(2)
Zeolite
(Z);
(3)
30%
zeolite
70%
waste
(30
ZEO);
(4)
10%
90%
(10
ZEO).
The
results
demonstrated
that
ZEO
could
be
considered
win–win
solution
able
water
content,
nutrient
retention,
carbon
sequestration,
activity
while
also
recycling
wastes.
particular,
10
seems
amendment
best
combines
an
improvement
gradual
constant
availability,
thus
satisfying,
without
exceeding,
plant
needs.
Soil Use and Management,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
40(1)
Published: Dec. 12, 2023
Abstract
Zeolites
have
been
widely
applied
as
catalysts,
wastewater
treatment
agents,
gas
adsorbents
and
fertilizers,
among
others.
However,
the
use
of
natural
zeolites
or
those
synthesized
from
oversaturated
commercial
solutions
are
more
explored
commercially
than
residues.
Therefore,
aim
this
review
is
to
highlight
importance
agro‐industrial
residues
their
in
agriculture.
This
has
divided
into
three
different
sections,
that
is,
zeolites,
agriculture
applications,
synthesis
application
plant
growth.
In
first
section,
definition,
types
critical
properties
explained.
The
second
section
gives
a
brief
Finally,
residues,
such
coal
ash,
rice
husk
ash
sugarcane
with
special
attention
renewable
sources
presented.
optimization
incorporation
specific
nutrients
necessary
for
cultivation
soybeans,
corn
(considered
most
significant
crops
Brazilian
terms
planted
area)
can
significantly
contribute
concept
circular
economy
at
industries
fulfilment
sustainable
development
objectives,
especially,
number
12
(SDO—12—Responsible
consumption
production).
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(14), P. 8401 - 8401
Published: July 20, 2023
The
use
of
plant-based
compost
has
been
increasing
within
environmentally
sustainable
crop
systems,
as
its
incorporation
into
soil
improves
structure
and
implies
a
slow
release
nutrients
to
the
plants.
Due
limited
literature
regarding
application
industrial
crops
important
role
type,
research
was
conducted
on
tomato
(Solanum
lycopersicum
L.)
hybrid
Coronel
F1
at
Department
Agricultural
Sciences
Naples,
University
Federico
II,
in
2019
2020.
study
based
factorial
combination
three
fertilization
types
(compost,
+
mineral,
mineral)
textures
(clayey,
loamy,
sandy).
highest
yield
observed
loamy
with
mineral
(+12.7%
compared
clayey
soils;
+12.1%
+60.3%
compost,
respectively).
Compost
increased
plant
dry
weight
(+23%
fertilization),
while
sandy
had
lower
residue
(−3%).
exhibited
fruit
matter
percentage
(approximately
7%).
These
findings
suggest
that
applying
plants,
alone
or
fertilizers,
quality
promotes
system
sustainability,
optimal
strategy
depends
target
type.
Environments,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(9), P. 156 - 156
Published: Sept. 9, 2023
Forest
soils
contain
a
large
amount
of
organic
carbon
(OC);
therefore,
small
changes
in
these
ecosystems
have
effects
on
climate.
In
this
study,
variation
the
quantity
C
pools
that
occurred
one
year
soil
temperate
forests
managed
by
two
farms
Apennine
chain
(Emilia-Romagna
Region)
was
investigated
using
elemental
and
isotopic
analyses
samples
collected
2020
2021.
year,
from
Branchicciolo
(BRA)
farm
lost
matter
as
shown
decrease
contents
less
negative
signatures
(13C/12C),
whereas
remained
almost
stable
during
time
Beghelli
(BEG)
farm.
This
cannot
be
related
to
thinning
interventions,
much
more
forest
material
removed
BEG
than
BRA
(60%
25%,
respectively).
Therefore,
other
causes
should
considered.
The
at
lower
altitude
forest;
thus,
it
affected
depletion
due
warmer
temperature.
Moreover,
sandy
prone
sequestering
forest,
which
characterized
phyllosilicates
(including
vermiculite)
zeolites
(clinoptinolite)
having
high
sequestration
capacity.
work
showed
different
impacts
pedo-climatic
conditions
nearby
farms,
considered
planning
appropriate
silvicultural
management
for
OC
sequestration.
Soil Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(1), P. 18 - 18
Published: Jan. 28, 2024
The
agricultural
sector
faces
the
dual
challenge
of
enhancing
crop
productivity
and
mitigating
environmental
impacts.
Optimizing
nutrient
management
is
vital
for
sustainable
agriculture,
particularly
in
sloping
terrains
like
Himalayan
region,
where
damaged
soils
require
restoration.
This
study
explores
synergistic
effects
urea,
poultry
manure,
zeolite
on
wheat
growth
yield
degraded
mountainous
soils.
A
total
twelve
treatments
were
implemented
a
randomized
complete
block
design,
replicated
three
times.
included
control
(T1);
urea
nitrogen
at
120
kg
N
ha−1
(UN120)
(T2);
manure
(PM)
(T3);
zeolite-1
(Z1)
5
t
(T4);
zeolite-2
(Z2)
(T5);
UN120
+
Z1
(T6);
PM
(T7);
Z2
(T8);
(T9);
½
UN
(T10);
(T11);
(T12).
treatment
demonstrated
significant
improvements
growth,
with
notable
increases
shoot
length
(79.7%),
fresh
weight
(50.8%),
root
(50.6%),
chlorophyll
content
(53.6%),
leaf
area
(72.5%)
compared
to
control.
Wheat
its
components
experienced
when
treated
(UN)
zeolites.
Among
these
treatments,
exhibited
highest
efficacy.
Nutrient
analysis
revealed
substantial
(70.6%),
phosphorus
(33.3%),
potassium
(15.6%)
concoction
zeolites
further
enhanced
levels.
Integrating
mineral
sources
organic
amendments
proved
effective
Despite
positive
results,
research
essential
widespread
recommendations.
Journal of Plant Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
47(15), P. 2530 - 2542
Published: May 20, 2024
In
spite
of
okra's
importance
to
food
security
in
developing
countries,
its
production
is
limited
by
low
soil
nutrient
and
health
status.
A
screenhouse
study
examined
chemical
properties,
okra
growth
yield
under
complementary
application
biochar,
organic
inorganic
fertilizer
an
Ultisol.
The
treatments
comprised
5
kg
each
amended
with
t
biochar
ha−1,
poultry
manure
compost
(SPM)
urea
at
56
N
(28
ha−1)
+
ha−1
(2:1,
PM:
biochar)
(SPMB),
(SPMBF2).
treatments,
replicated
thrice,
were
arranged
a
completely
randomized
design.
There
two
sets
plants
terminated
50%
flowering
(dry
matter
(DMY)
uptake)
10
wk
post-planting
for
determination.
Results
revealed
that
increased
responsively
the
amendments.
SPM,
followed
SPMB
SPMBF,
enhanced
pH
(0.18–0.19
unit),
total
(79–100%),
carbon
(75–100%),
available
P
(55–58%)
exchangeable
cations
over
control
others
(p
<
0.05).
These
also
plant's
agronomic
parameters:
plant
height
(10–19%),
number
leaves,
leave
area
(21–31%),
stem
girth
(33–51%),
DMY
(59–67%),
tissue
Ca,
Mg
K.
SPMBF2
–
treated
had
highest
fruit
(45
g
pot−1).
Conclusively,
sole
applications
improved
yields.