Growth and Production Response of Soybeans Applying Compost and Biofertilizers
Sitti Raodah Garuda,
Syatrianty Andi Syaiful,
Dan Elkawakib Syam’un
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 3, September 2022
Pages:
38-45
Received:
30 June 2022
Accepted:
14 July 2022
Published:
26 July 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.cbe.20220703.11
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Abstract: In an effort to increase soybeans, the continuous use of chemical fertilizers in the long term without being balanced with the use of organic matter will face serious obstacles and have an impact on soil damage. Alternative solution to deal with this is the use of organic fertilizers and biofertilizers to help improve soil fertility and provide nutrients that are not available to plant. Research was carried out at Experimental Farm of Hasanuddin University Makassar, from April to September 2021. The design used in this study was Split plot design, compost fertilizer dose as the main plot consisting of 4 dose levels: without compost, compost 1 ton ha-1, 2 tons ha-1, and 3 tons ha-1. As a sub-plot, the concentration of biological fertilizer consists of 4 levels, 0.5 l ha-1, 1 l ha-1, 1.5 l ha-1 and 2 l ha-1. Results showed that the interaction of compost fertilizer 1 ton ha-1 and concentration of biological fertilizer 1 l ha-1 gave the earliest flowering age. Similarly, the interaction dose of compost 2 tons ha-1 and concentration of biological fertilizer 2 l ha-1 gave highest production per hectare (3.4 tons ha-1), and the parameter of bacterial density (36.3x108) was also the highest.
Abstract: In an effort to increase soybeans, the continuous use of chemical fertilizers in the long term without being balanced with the use of organic matter will face serious obstacles and have an impact on soil damage. Alternative solution to deal with this is the use of organic fertilizers and biofertilizers to help improve soil fertility and provide nut...
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The Biology and Ecology of Annona muricata l., Soursop; State of Knowledge
Oni Peter Idowu,
Sobola Oluronke Olubunmi,
Anibe Peter
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 3, September 2022
Pages:
46-53
Received:
17 November 2021
Accepted:
22 December 2021
Published:
17 October 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.cbe.20220703.12
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Abstract: Annona muricata L, is a genus of tropical fruit trees in the Annonaceae family, which includes approximately 130 genera and over 2,300 species. It is an exotic species to Nigeria and since it was introduced it has become well ecologically adapted to several agro-ecological zones of the country by virtue of its broad ecological amplitude. A review of the species biology and ecology demonstrated abundance of resource utilization potentials which are yet to be fully exploited for commercialization and sustainable livelihood. A lot of genetic improvement opportunities as well as germplasm conservation potentials needing research attention were equally implicated. A monographic review approach was adopted in the present study as commonly practiced in single-species studies. The increasing resource roles both for domestic utilization as well as pharmaceutical industry justified the present study. To improve understanding and knowledge-based information for future research activities require synchronized baseline scientific information and was the object of this study. The absence of plantation in the species range in Nigeria despite its promising economic potentials was perhaps due to lack of state-of-the-art information on the biology and ecology of the species to guide would-be investors. The present review study attempted to bridge this gap in knowledge hoping that it will stimulate proactive research interests, awareness and future plantation establishment in the species.
Abstract: Annona muricata L, is a genus of tropical fruit trees in the Annonaceae family, which includes approximately 130 genera and over 2,300 species. It is an exotic species to Nigeria and since it was introduced it has become well ecologically adapted to several agro-ecological zones of the country by virtue of its broad ecological amplitude. A review o...
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