Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Март 22, 2024
Abstract
Investigating
the
mineralogical
compositions
of
soils
under
different
geological
formations
becomes
imperative
for
maximizing
agricultural
productivity
and
ensuring
long-term
viability
practices.
Therefore,
studies
were
carried
out
on
mineral
diversities
developed
over
Basement
complex
rock,
Coastal
plain
sands
Ewekoro
in
Ogun
state
Nigeria.
A
total
nine
profile
pits
(three
per
location)
2
m
×
1
size
dug
all
three
locations.
Soil
samples
collected
from
pedogenic
horizons
each
replicates
into
a
well
labeled
polyethylene
bag.
Using
X-ray
diffractometry
(XRD)
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
contents
their
relative
abundance,
elemental
morphologies
fine
sand,
coarse
silt
clay
fractions
at
topographic
positions
identified,
described
compared.
Results
obtained
XRD
SEM
analyses
exhibited
similarities.
The
most
abundant
elements
basement
pedon
oxygen,
carbon
silicon
whereas
coastal
sand
pedon,
aluminum
element.
presence
mixed-layer
illite,
mica,
kaolinite,
quartz,
hematite,
anatase,
goethite,
chlorite
varying
degrees
was
observed
pedons
these
formations,
although
kaolinite
quartz
dominated
soil
matrix.
complexity
followed
order
>
formation.
Profiles
formation
highest
degree
weathering,
as
evidenced
by
chemical
properties
compositions.
petrographic
evaluation
revealed
that
rich
maturation.
overlapping
distinct
characteristics
among
geologies
indicated
stages
weathering.
By
using
maturity
index,
profiles
rock
could
be
regarded
sub-matured
this
have
contributed
significantly
to
native
fertility
weathered.
use
agriculture
would
necessitate
significant
investments
agro-inputs
sound
principles
management
through
integrated
management.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Май 16, 2024
Abstract
An
effective
strategy
for
enhancing
fruit
production
continuity
during
extended
sweet
pepper
season
involves
adopting
innovative
biostimulants
such
as
potassium
silicate
(PS)
and
vinasse.
Adjusting
PS
vinasse
concentrations
are
crucial
maintaining
the
balance
between
vegetative
growth,
particularly
in
with
a
shallow
root
system,
to
sustain
fruiting
over
prolonged
season.
However,
interaction
underlying
physiological
mechanisms
that
extend
under
greenhouse
conditions
remain
unclear.
This
study
aimed
investigate
impact
of
treatments
on
yield
biochemical
constituents
perennial
plants
cultivated
conditions.
For
two
consecutive
seasons
[2018/2019
2019/2020],
were
sprayed
(0,
0.5,
1
g/l)
drenched
1,
2,
3
l/m
).
To
estimate
yield,
plants,
fresh
dry
biomass,
potential
some
evaluated.
Results
revealed
(0.5
coupled
(3
)
generated
most
remarkable
enhancement,
terms
plant
total
leaf
area,
weight
both
growing
seasons.
The
implementation
at
0.5
g/l
demonstrated
pronounced
augmentation
contents
(chlorophyll
index,
nitrogen
potassium),
alongside
improved
quality,
including
soluble
solid
ascorbic
acid
contents,
By
implementing
optimal
combination
vinasse,
growers
can
significantly
enhance
biomass
while
fruiting,
thereby
maximizing
superior
Journal of Plant Nutrition,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
47(2), С. 190 - 204
Опубликована: Ноя. 2, 2023
Silicon
(Si)
is
a
beneficial
plant
nutrient
with
the
potential
to
make
plants
tolerant
biotic
and
abiotic
stresses;
however,
it's
effect
on
improve
yield
Si
uptake
in
maize
at
Ganges
delta
coastal
zone
soils
has
not
been
investigated.
The
purpose
of
study
was
find
out
contribution
especially
under
deficit
conditions.
A
field
experiment
conducted
dry
season
2021
2022
using
popular
variety
Don-111.
laid
two
factors
randomized
complete
block
design
having
levels
(0
20
kg
ha−1
rate
as
sodium
metasilicate),
four
NPK
fertilizers
(40%,
60%,
80%
100%).
100%
indicates
225:60:80
N:P:K,
respectively.
In
40%,
80,
recorded
grain
7.52,
8.73,
9.95
11.16
t
ha−1,
respectively
which
17.9%,
15.0%,
8.6%,
7.8%
higher,
6.31,
7.82,
8.83
9.62
28.0%,
16.4%,
16.3%,
6.3%,
respectively,
higher
than
respective
control
treatment.
All
other
growth,
contributing
characters,
content
improved
by
application,
maximum
cases
increment
lower
rates
fertilizers.
application
therefore
recommended
for
improvement
growth
eastern
plains.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Март 22, 2024
Abstract
Investigating
the
mineralogical
compositions
of
soils
under
different
geological
formations
becomes
imperative
for
maximizing
agricultural
productivity
and
ensuring
long-term
viability
practices.
Therefore,
studies
were
carried
out
on
mineral
diversities
developed
over
Basement
complex
rock,
Coastal
plain
sands
Ewekoro
in
Ogun
state
Nigeria.
A
total
nine
profile
pits
(three
per
location)
2
m
×
1
size
dug
all
three
locations.
Soil
samples
collected
from
pedogenic
horizons
each
replicates
into
a
well
labeled
polyethylene
bag.
Using
X-ray
diffractometry
(XRD)
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
contents
their
relative
abundance,
elemental
morphologies
fine
sand,
coarse
silt
clay
fractions
at
topographic
positions
identified,
described
compared.
Results
obtained
XRD
SEM
analyses
exhibited
similarities.
The
most
abundant
elements
basement
pedon
oxygen,
carbon
silicon
whereas
coastal
sand
pedon,
aluminum
element.
presence
mixed-layer
illite,
mica,
kaolinite,
quartz,
hematite,
anatase,
goethite,
chlorite
varying
degrees
was
observed
pedons
these
formations,
although
kaolinite
quartz
dominated
soil
matrix.
complexity
followed
order
>
formation.
Profiles
formation
highest
degree
weathering,
as
evidenced
by
chemical
properties
compositions.
petrographic
evaluation
revealed
that
rich
maturation.
overlapping
distinct
characteristics
among
geologies
indicated
stages
weathering.
By
using
maturity
index,
profiles
rock
could
be
regarded
sub-matured
this
have
contributed
significantly
to
native
fertility
weathered.
use
agriculture
would
necessitate
significant
investments
agro-inputs
sound
principles
management
through
integrated
management.
