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Impact of tillage practices on soil physical properties, nitrate leaching and yield attributes of maize
Shahbaz Khan (1), Muhammad Aqeel Shah (2), Muhammad Ashfaq Wahid (1), Atif Rasool (1) and Mohsin Khan (3)
1Dept. of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
2Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
3Dept. of Agricultural Sciences, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan
J. bios. agric. res. | Volume 13, Issue 01, pp. 1099-1108 | Available online: 14 April 2017.
Crossref: https://doi.org/10.18801/jbar.130117.134
Impact of tillage practices on soil physical properties, nitrate leaching and yield attributes of maize
Shahbaz Khan (1), Muhammad Aqeel Shah (2), Muhammad Ashfaq Wahid (1), Atif Rasool (1) and Mohsin Khan (3)
1Dept. of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
2Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
3Dept. of Agricultural Sciences, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan
J. bios. agric. res. | Volume 13, Issue 01, pp. 1099-1108 | Available online: 14 April 2017.
Crossref: https://doi.org/10.18801/jbar.130117.134
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Title: Impact of tillage practices on soil physical properties, nitrate leaching and yield attributes of maize
Abstract: Tillage, undoubtedly, is one of the most crucial practice to ameliorate crop productivity and maintain soil health. A field experiment was conducted at research farms; Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan to examine how soil properties and maize crop respond to different tillage strategies (minimum, conventional and deep tillage). Randomized complete block design (RCBD) was finalized for the experiment with three repeats. Maximum total biomass production and grain yield were recorded in case of deep tillage practices. Conventional tillage not only improved leaf area index but also harvest. Minimum tillage minimized the leaching of nutrients especially nitrates. Soil bulk density (Mg m-3), particle density, soil organic carbon (g kg-1), infiltration rate (mm hr-1), percent porosity (%) and soil saturated hydraulic conductivity (mm hr-1) got affected by different tillage practices. To avoid leaching losses of nutrients, minimum tillage is suggested as this loss reduces the crop productivity.
Key Words: Tillage, Maize, Leaching, Nitrates and Soil properties
Abstract: Tillage, undoubtedly, is one of the most crucial practice to ameliorate crop productivity and maintain soil health. A field experiment was conducted at research farms; Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan to examine how soil properties and maize crop respond to different tillage strategies (minimum, conventional and deep tillage). Randomized complete block design (RCBD) was finalized for the experiment with three repeats. Maximum total biomass production and grain yield were recorded in case of deep tillage practices. Conventional tillage not only improved leaf area index but also harvest. Minimum tillage minimized the leaching of nutrients especially nitrates. Soil bulk density (Mg m-3), particle density, soil organic carbon (g kg-1), infiltration rate (mm hr-1), percent porosity (%) and soil saturated hydraulic conductivity (mm hr-1) got affected by different tillage practices. To avoid leaching losses of nutrients, minimum tillage is suggested as this loss reduces the crop productivity.
Key Words: Tillage, Maize, Leaching, Nitrates and Soil properties
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Khan, S., Shah, M. A., Wahid, M. A., Rasool, A. and Khan, M. (2017). Impact of tillage practices on soil physical properties, nitrate leaching and yield attributes of maize. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research,13(01), 1099-1108.
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Khan, S., Shah, M. A., Wahid, M. A., Rasool, A. and Khan, M. “Impact of tillage practices on soil physical properties, nitrate leaching and yield attributes of maize”. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 13.01(2017), 1099-1108.
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Khan, S., Shah, M. A., Wahid, M. A., Rasool, A. and Khan, M. “Impact of tillage practices on soil physical properties, nitrate leaching and yield attributes of maize”. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 13. no. 01(2017), 1099-1108.
APA (American Psychological Association)
Khan, S., Shah, M. A., Wahid, M. A., Rasool, A. and Khan, M. (2017). Impact of tillage practices on soil physical properties, nitrate leaching and yield attributes of maize. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research,13(01), 1099-1108.
MLA (Modern Language Association)
Khan, S., Shah, M. A., Wahid, M. A., Rasool, A. and Khan, M. “Impact of tillage practices on soil physical properties, nitrate leaching and yield attributes of maize”. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 13.01(2017), 1099-1108.
Chicago and orTurabian
Khan, S., Shah, M. A., Wahid, M. A., Rasool, A. and Khan, M. “Impact of tillage practices on soil physical properties, nitrate leaching and yield attributes of maize”. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 13. no. 01(2017), 1099-1108.
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