The fact that when lime is added to clayey soils same very beneficial results are produced dates back into the remote past. It is not a new development, In the United States lime has been in use since l923. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of increasing soaking time of soil-lime mixtures on the strength, swell potential, and degree of saturation. In order to ascertain the exact composition of clay minerals, X-ray diffraction analysis was run on the soil sample. The analysis showed that the clayey soil contained a large amount of water with a greater percentage of halloysite minerals. The soil, it was concluded, was poorly crystalline and was found to be midway between montmorillonite and kaolinite group. / Master of Science

Orientador: Carlos Alexandre Costa Crusciol / Banca: Ciro Antonio Rosolem / Banca: Godofredo Cesar Vitti / Banca: Domingos FornasieriFilho / Banca: Luis Reynaldo F. Alleoni / Resumo: Existe interesse na busca de alternativas para a implantação do sistema de plantio direto em áreas anteriormente cultivadas no sistema convencional de preparo do solo ou sob pastagens, sem a incorporação prévia do calcário, realizando-se a calagem superficialmente desde o estabelecimento do sistema, desde que não haja impedimento físico ao crescimento radicular. Nesse sentido, o gesso agrícola, por ser mais solúvel e apresentar relativa mobilidade no solo, é apontado como alternativa para correção das camadas subsuperficiais do solo em curto prazo, podendo ser utilizado como um produto complementar ao calcário. Dessa forma, o trabalho objetivou avaliar a influência da aplicação superficial de calcário e gesso, na implantação do sistema de plantio direto, sobre as características químicas do solo, o teor de cátions solúveis na parte aérea das culturas, o crescimento radicular, a nutrição e produtividade de culturas anuais, em região de inverno seco. O experimento foi conduzido nos anos agrícolas de 2002/2003 e 2003/2004, na Fazenda Experimental Lageado, localizada no município de Botucatu (SP), em um Latossolo Vermelho distroférrico, anteriormente conduzido no sistema convencional de preparo do solo. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados com parcelas subdivididas e quatro repetições. As parcelas foram constituídas por quatro doses de calcário dolomítico (0, 1.100, 2.700 e 4.300 kg ha-1), com PRNT = 71,2%, visando elevar a saturação por bases para 50%, 70% e 90%, respectivamente. As subparcelas foram constituídas pela ausência e aplicação de 2.100 kg ha-1 de gesso agrícola (6 x teor de argila em g kg-1, na camada de 0,20-0,40 m de profundidade). Para as culturas de verão foi utilizado o esquema de parcelas subsubdivididas, sendo as subsubparcelas constituídas por dois cultivares de arroz de terras altas... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: There is great interest to search alternatives to establish the no-tillage system in fields previously cultivated on conventional tillage or on pasture, with no lime previous incorporation, using superficial liming since the beginning of system, if don't have physical impediment to root growth. Thus, the phosphogypsum, that is more soluble and with high mobility, has been an alternative to correct the subsuperficial soil layer, in a short time, and can be used as a lime complementary product. Therefore, the objective of this work was to evaluate the effects of lime and phosphogypsum surface application during the establishment of no-tillage system, on the soil chemical characteristics, on the content of water-soluble cations, in the crop shoot, on the root growth, on the nutrition and yield of annual crops, in a dry winter region. The experiment was carried out during the agricultural years of 2002/03 and 2003/2004, in an experimental area located in Botucatu County, São Paulo State, Brazil (48º 23' W and 22º 1' S) on a Haplorthox, before used with conventional tillage system. A randomized complete block design, in split-plot scheme, and four replications was used. The plots were composed by four dolomite limestone levels (0; 1,100; 2,700; and 4,300 kg ha-1), with Neutralization Power = 84.3% and Reactivity = 84.5%, aiming raise the base saturation to 50%, 70%, and 90%, respectively. The subplots were composed by without and with phosphogypsum application (2,100 kg ha-1 = 6 x clay content (g kg-1) in 0.20-0.40 m depth layer). For the summer crops a split-split-plot scheme were used. The subsubplots were constituted by two upland rice cultivars ('Caiapó' and 'IAC 202'), on agricultural year of 2002/03, and two common bean cultivars ('Carioca' and 'Pérola'), on agricultural year of 2003/2004. In the winter season of 2003 and 2004, the black oat was grown in the area... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Doutor

[Truncated abstract] Standard AOAC methods of chemical analysis have been used to characterize and evaluate the industrial byproducts; partly burnt chicken litter ash (CLA), totally burnt chicken litter ash (CLAT), wood ash (WA) and iron smelting slag for use as a combined liming agent and phosphate fertilizer. Rock phosphate has this function and was included for comparison purposes. All the byproducts had pH values above 9 and a liming capacity above 90% of pure lime, as a result, these materials will be effective as liming agents. Total P concentrations for CLA, CLAT, slag, and WA were 3.6%, 4.75%, 0.26%, and 0.44% respectively indicating that they could be used as P fertilizers when applied at the high rates required for liming soils. ... The RE values for all the materials relative to monocalcium phosphate (100%) for the first harvest are as follows, 50% for dicalcium phosphate, 31% for rock phosphate, 7% for partly burnt chicken litter ash, 7% for totally burnt chicken litter ash and 1% for wood ash and slag. The RE values for the second harvest were 100% for monocalcium phosphate, 80% for dicalcium phosphate, 40% for rock phosphate, 10% for partly burnt chicken litter ash, 8% for totally burnt chicken litter ash and 2% for wood ash and slag. Data for subsequent harvests are not reported due to the death of many plants. Clearly chicken litter ash has appreciable value as a phosphate fertilizer whereas wood ash and slag are ineffective. Explanations for these differences in effectiveness are discussed in the text. An evaluation of the liming effect of the byproducts indicates that they may be used as a soil amendment on acid soils and are nearly as effective as standard lime (CaCO3). Byproducts are also sources of other plant nutrients so they may be regarded as a form of compound fertilizer and liming agent.

Thesis (M.S.)--Mississippi State University. Department of Forest Products. / Title from title screen. Includes bibliographical references.

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MSCAGR (Plant Production) / Department of Plant Production / Poor soil fertility caused by inadequate supply of nutrients on soil is one of the major constraints limiting crop production especially in the Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa. Therefore, management practices such as application of organic manure to minimize soil infertility is considered as good practice for smallholder farmers. This study aimed at evaluating the effect of macadamia husk compost on selected soil properties as well as the growth and yield of Chinese cabbage on sandy loam soil. A field experiment was carried out during 2018 and 2019 winter season at the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) research farm in Levubu. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with 4 treatments (control (zero)), inorganic fertilizer (100:60:60 NPK Kg ha-1) and compost at 15t ha-1 & 30t ha-1 replicated 3 times. Soil was analyzed before planting and after harvesting to determine the influence of applied compost on selected physical properties (soil bulk density and water holding capacity) and chemical properties (soil pH, soil organic matter, soil organic C, EC, total N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Na, Al, Zn and Mn). Number of leaves, fresh mass, dry mass and leaf area was collected at three harvests interval (28, 46 and 74 days after transplanting). After each harvest period, leaves were analysed for nutrient content (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Zn, Cu, Mn and B). During the final harvest crops were uprooted and root biomass (fresh mass, dry mass and root length) were recorded. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) were conducted on all data using Genstat package 18th addition. Differences between treatment means were separated using the least significant differences (LSD) procedure and correlations analysis was determined using Pearson’s simple correlation coefficient. Macadamia husk compost application had a significant effect on soil bulk density and water holding capacity. Addition of macadamia husk compost significantly increased soil pH, OC, N, C: N K, P, Mg, Ca, Na, Al, Zn, Ca and Mn. In contrast, addition of macadamia husk compost had no effect on soil EC. Yield components (number of leaves, fresh mass, dry mass), root biomass, root length and leaf area increased with application of macadamia husk compost. Yield components, root biomass, root length and leaf area were significantly affected (p<0.01) by harvesting time. Yield components in the second cropping season was greater than yield components in the first season. Macadamia husk compost application showed no significant effect on leaf nutrient content of Chinese cabbage. However, leaf nutrient content was affected by harvesting time. It is evident from the results of this study that macadamia husk compost affects soil fertility and plant production. The results suggest that macadamia husk compost has a potential to be used as a reliable fertilizer by famers especially smallholder farmers who struggle to buy inorganic fertilizer because they are expensive. Since this study was conducted over two seasons and compost effect tend to be long term, further research is needed on application of macadamia husk compost on soil properties and yield of other crops over wide range of soils. / NRF

From the Proceedings of the 1972 Meetings of the Arizona Section - American Water Resources Assn. and the Hydrology Section - Arizona Academy of Science - May 5-6, 1972, Prescott, Arizona / The need for increased control of seepage from both natural and artificial small ponds and lakes has become more apparent with the increased frequency of their construction and use on the farm, ranch, and in recreational urban use. Seepage control methods are also becoming more numerous. Unfortunately, comparisons as to effectiveness, longevity and costs are not readily available. This paper investigates some control techniques being used in this region and evaluated them according to the above criteria. Emphasis was on the use of available physiochemical methods other than rubber membranes and concrete liners. Examples of the types of controls in use include plastic, soil compaction aids, hydrophobic chemicals and monovalent cation applications, such as sodium chloride. Some examples of the use of these methods in Arizona are shown and the results of some field comparison tests conducted using 8 x 8 square foot double -ringed infiltrometers presented. Recommendations are made of additional research that should be undertaken to improve the technology of the control of seepage losses.

No abstract available. / Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 1986.

[Truncated abstract] Relationships between the persistence of organic matter added to soil, the dynamics of soil organic carbon (C) and phosphorus (P) were examined in four experiments on lateritic soils of Western Australia. The main objective was to quantify the release of P following organic matter application in soils which have high P adsorbing capacity. Another objective was to confirm that due to its recalcitrant materials, the effect of peat lasted longer in soil than other sources of organic matter in terms of increasing plant-available P fractions. Three experiments were conducted under glasshouse conditions for various lengths of time, with nine- to twelve-month incubations to investigate these hypotheses. As expected, organic matter with lower C:N ratios than peat (lucerne hay) decomposed more rapidly compared with peat, and the most active mineralisation took place within the first three months of incubation. Soil organic-C (extracted by 0.5 M K2SO4) had a significant positive correlation with P extracted with 0.5 M NaHCO pH 8.53. For a higher application rate (120 ton ha-1), peat was better than wheat straw and lucerne hay in increasing extractable bicarbonate-P concentrations in soil, especially at incubation times up to 12 months. Throughout the experiment, peat was associated with a steady increase in all parameters measured. In contrast to peat, nutrient release from lucerne hay and wheat straw was rapid and diminished over time. There was a tendency for organic-C (either in the form of total extractable organic-C or microbial biomass-C) to steadily increase in soil with added peat throughout the experiment. Unlike wheat straw and lucerne hay, extractable organic-C from peat remained in soil and there was less C loss in the form of respiration. Therefore, peat persisted and sequestered C to the soil system for a longer time than the other source of organic matter. Freshly added organic matter was expected to have a greater influence on P transformation from adsorbed forms in lateritic soils than existing soil organic matter. By removing the existing soil organic matter, the effect of freshly applied organic matter can be determine separately from that of the existing soil organic matter for a similar organic-C content. In order to do this, some soil samples were combusted up to 450° C to eliminate inherent soil organic matter. The release of P was greater when organic-C from fresh organic matter was applied to combusted soils than in uncombusted soils that contained the existing soil organic matter. The exception only applied for parameters related to soil micro-organisms such as biomass-C and phosphatase. For such parameters, new soil organic matter did not create conditions favourable for organisms to increase in activity despite the abundance of organic matter available. More non-extractable-P was formed in combusted soils compared to bicarbonate-P and it contributed to more than 50% of total-P. As for the first experiment, peat also showed a constant effect in increasing bicarbonate extractable-P in the soil