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Prasanthrajan, M.
- Influence of Poultry Composts on Growth and Yield Attributes of Sunflower
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1 Agricultural Research Station, Virinjipuram, Vellore, (T.N.), IN
2 Department of Environmental Science, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (T.N.), IN
1 Agricultural Research Station, Virinjipuram, Vellore, (T.N.), IN
2 Department of Environmental Science, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (T.N.), IN
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International Journal of Forestry and Crop Improvement, Vol 5, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 37-41Abstract
A field trial was conducted with twelve treatments to test the effectiveness of poultry - carbonaceous wastes compost on the soil properties, growth and yield attributes of sunflower (Var - CO1). Application of compost improved the soil fertility by adding humus and nutrients. Compost along with 100% (60: 45: 45 kg NPK ha-1) and 75% (45: 33: 33kg NPK ha-1) recommended NPK increased the growth and yield of sunflower. Among the composts (Poultry droppings and coir pith, poultry droppings and paddy straw, poultry droppings and coir pith with rock phosphate), the coir pith, rock phosphate mixed poultry compost performed well. The coir pith and rock phosphate added poultry compost along with recommended levels of NPK recorded higher yield which was at par with the results of coir pith mixed poultry compost along with 75 per cent levels of recommended N, P and K. Compost application improved the crop yield, soil fertility status and saved 25 per cent of fertilizer.Keywords
Poultry Waste, Compost, Sunflower Yield, Soil Properties.
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- Munir, M. A., Malik, M. A. and Saleem, M. F. (2007). Impact of integration of crop manuring and nitrogen application on growth, yield and quality of spring planted sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Pakistan J. Bot., 39(2) : 441-449.
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- Prasanthrajan, M. and Kannan, J. (2007). Effect of paperboard mill solid sludge biocompost and effluent irrigation on physiological attributes and yield of cowpea. J. Ecobiol., 21: 377-382.
- Saeed, N., Hussain, M. and Saleem, M. (2002). Interactive effect of biological sources and organic amendments on the growth and yield attributes of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Pakistan J. Agric. Sci., 39(2) : 135-136.
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- Influence of Poultry Wastes Composts on the Growth and Yield Attributes of Maize
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1 Agricultural Research Station, Virinjipuram, Vellore (T.N.), IN
2 Department of Environmental Science, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (T.N.), IN
1 Agricultural Research Station, Virinjipuram, Vellore (T.N.), IN
2 Department of Environmental Science, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (T.N.), IN
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Agriculture Update, Vol 9, No 4 (2014), Pagination: 466-471Abstract
A field experiment was conducted with twelve treatments to test the effectiveness of different poultry - carbonaceous wastes compost on the soil properties, growth and yield attributes of maize (Hybrid - Samrat). The application of compost improved the soil fertility by adding humus and available plant nutrients. Compost application along with 100 per cent and 75 per cent level of recommended NPK increased the growth and yield of maize. Among the different compost (Poultry droppings and coir pith, poultry droppings and paddy straw, poultry droppings and coir pith with rock phosphate), the compost prepared by mixing poultry droppings, coir pith and rock phosphate performed superior over others. The maize crop recorded high yield when grown using coir pith and rock phosphate added poultry compost along with recommended levels of NPK which was at par with the results of coir pith mixed poultry compost along with 75 per cent levels of recommended N, P and K. The present study confirmed that the compost application not only improved the maize yield but also the fertility status of soil and saved 25 per cent of fertilizer.Keywords
Poultry Waste, Compost, Maize Yield, Soil Properties.References
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- Biswas, D.R. and Narayanasamy, N. (2002). Mobilization of phosphorus from rock phosphate through composting using crop residues. Fert. News., 47(3): 53-56.
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- Magdi, T., Abdelhamid, D., Horiuchi, T. and Oba, S. (2004). Composting of rice straw with oilseed rape cake and poultry manure and its effects on Faba bean growth and soil properties. Bioresour. Tech., 93(2):183-189.
- Mahimairaja, S., Bolan, N.S. and Hedley, M.J. (1995). Agronomic effectiveness of poultry manure composts. Commun. Soil Plant Ana., 26(11&12): 1843-1861.
- Panse, V.G. and Sukhatme, P.V. (1967). Statistical methods for agricultural workers, NEW DELHI, INDIA.
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- Evaluation of Biochemical Changes during the Storage of Poultry Composts for Effective Land Application
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1 Agricultural Research Station, Virinjipuram, VELLORE (T.N.), IN
2 Department of Chemistry, Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore (T.N.), IN
1 Agricultural Research Station, Virinjipuram, VELLORE (T.N.), IN
2 Department of Chemistry, Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore (T.N.), IN
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International Journal of Forestry and Crop Improvement, Vol 6, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 87-90Abstract
An incubation experiment was conducted to assess the storability of poultry droppings compost for effective utilization and field application. In general, the nutrient content of the compost will vary depending upon the quantity and nutrient content of the manure, age of the compost and the method of storage. In our present study, we found that the storage of poultry droppings under normal condition did not influence the pH of the compost in the first 30 days but a slight reduction in pH (0.1 to 0.2) was observed between 30th day and 45th day. The Electrical Conductivity (EC) of the stored compost was increased but the level of increase was not exceeded 0.02 dS m-1. A slight increase in total nitrogen content was recorded during storage of poultry compost and this might be due to moisture loss and reduction in volume. A slight decrease in total phosphorus and total potassium was also recorded in the stored compost during 75th and 90th day of storage. The microbial population was high between 30th and 45th day of storage. Compost contained a relatively large amount of micro-organisms associated to organic nitrogen mineralization which might have altered the chemical properties. There was no much variation in the nutrient status of the compost during first 45 days of storage and hence the poultry compost can be applied to land within 45 days after its maturity to derive maximum benefits.Keywords
Poultry Compost, Storage, Biochemical Changes.- Effective Control of Ammonia Loss in the Manure Collection Pit of Caged Poultry Layer System by Coir Pith Application
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1 Forest College and Research Institute (T.N.A.U.), Mettupalayam (T.N.), IN
1 Forest College and Research Institute (T.N.A.U.), Mettupalayam (T.N.), IN
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Research Journal of Animal Husbandry & Dairy Science, Vol 7, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 80-83Abstract
Poultry ownership provides a great opportunity for improved self resilience small scale agricultural sustainability through egg and meat production. The main issue of caged system poultry industry is managing the poultry droppings that build up in the manure collection pit beneath the cage. If not managed properly this waste material can create odour and attracts flies. Composted poultry droppings, on the other hand, can be an excellent resource for improving the soil health and fertility. During the storage of poultry droppings in the manure collection pit, huge quantity of nitrogen is lost in the form of ammonia. When composting a low C/N ratio material such as poultry droppings, it may be beneficial to add carbon instead of adding nitrogen which would boost the nitrogen immobilization and reduce volatilization. Adding a dry material with high carbon content in the manure collection pit periodically would reduce the moisture content of poultry droppings and temporarily immobilize the NH4 + by arresting the microbial activity for a short while. Keeping in view the present study was undertaken by applying dry coir pith into caged pit manure collection system to minimize the ammonia volatilization. Periodical application of coir pith into manure collection pit maintained the in-house ammonia concentration below 25 ppm which was 34 ppm at the beginning. After a period of three months, poultry droppings along with added coir pith were scraped out and allowed for composting and this compost found to be rich in N (2.08 %) with optimum C/N ratio 13.54:1.
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Caged Pit System, Poultry Waste, Coir Pith, Ammonia Conservation.- Performance Evaluation of Different Tree Species for Carbon Sequestration under Wasteland Condition
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1 Department of Siliviculture, Forest College and Research Institute (T.N.A.U.), Mettupalayam (T.N.), IN
1 Department of Siliviculture, Forest College and Research Institute (T.N.A.U.), Mettupalayam (T.N.), IN
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International Journal of Forestry and Crop Improvement, Vol 7, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 7-13Abstract
A study was conducted to identify suitable fast growing trees under wasteland condition for carbon sequestration. Accordingly, five fast growing trees namely Tectona grandis Linn., Gmelina arborea Roxb., Dalbergia sissoo Roxb., Bambusa vulgaris var. vulgaris and Swietenia macrophylla king were selected for field study under wasteland condition. The performance of these trees was assessed with biometrical traits (height, basal diameter) and eco-physiological traits (transpiration, photosynthesis, intercellular CO2 concentration and stomatal conductance). Among the five species, Dalbergia sissoo exhibited highest growth, productivity and also superior in ecophysiological traits suits for carbon sequestration. The tree species, Bambusa vulgaris var. vulgaris performed well next to Dalbergia sissoo interms of biometric, productivity and eco-physiological parameters. The lowest biometric and productivity was observed in Gmelina arborea. The tree species, Dalbergia sissoo and Bambusa vulgaris var. vulgaris are highly suitable for afforestation in wastelands to attain carbon sequestration benefits.Keywords
Tree Species, Wasteland, Carbon Sequestration, Eco-Physiological Traits.- Growth and Carbon Stock Assessment in Three Year Old Fast Growing Trees Grown under Wasteland Condition at Sivagangai District of Southern Tamil Nadu
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1 Department of Silviculture, Forest College and Research Institute (T.N.A.U.), Mettupalayam (T.N.), IN
1 Department of Silviculture, Forest College and Research Institute (T.N.A.U.), Mettupalayam (T.N.), IN
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International Journal of Forestry and Crop Improvement, Vol 7, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 29-34Abstract
A field experiment was conducted to assess the growth and carbon sequestration potential of five fast growing trees namely Tectona grandis, Gmelina arborea, Dalbergia sissoo, Bambusa vulgaris var. vulgaris and Swietenia macrophylla. The saplings of these five species were planted and assessed for biometric, biomass production and carbon accumulation potential. Among the five tree species, Dalbergia sissoo and Bambusa vulgaris var. vulgaris were found to be superior interms of maximum height, basal diameter, biomass and biomass carbon. Gmelina arborea exhibited low height, basal diameter, biomass and biomass carbon. The per cent contribution of biomass carbon was higher in the stems of all the species followed by ischolar_main, branches and leaves. The field study inferred that, Dalbergia sissoo and Bambusa vulgaris var. vulgaris performed well with higher biomass and biomass carbon productivity under dry land condition and hence these two species can be promoted for afforestation / reforestation of the wastelands in Tamil Nadu under protected irrigation conditions.Keywords
Fast Growing Trees, Wasteland, Growth Performance, Carbon Stock Assessment.- Hydro Geochemical Analysis and Evaluation of Ground Water Quality of Perur Taluk, Coimbatore
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1 Department of Chemistry, Nirmala College for Women, Autonomous Institution, Coimbatore (T.N.), IN
2 Nirmala College for Women, Autonomous Institution, Coimbatore (T.N.), IN
3 Agricultural Research Station, Virinjipuram, Vellore (T.N.), IN
1 Department of Chemistry, Nirmala College for Women, Autonomous Institution, Coimbatore (T.N.), IN
2 Nirmala College for Women, Autonomous Institution, Coimbatore (T.N.), IN
3 Agricultural Research Station, Virinjipuram, Vellore (T.N.), IN