Correlation between grain yield of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) and soil quality indices under Sudan Savannah conditions
For reasons of sustainable agriculture and land management, soil attributes have frequently been related to crop yields under various cropping systems. Grain yields of pearl millet and soil samples were collected from 36 plots at Kadawa and Dutsinma Research Farms for three consecutive wet seasons (...
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| author | Abdullahi Aliyu, Nuraddeen Ismail, Roslan Mohammad Yusoff, Martini Mohd Anuar, Mohd Firdaus Naisa, Adamu Garba K. |
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| description | For reasons of sustainable agriculture and land management, soil attributes have frequently been related to crop yields under various cropping systems. Grain yields of pearl millet and soil samples were collected from 36 plots at Kadawa and Dutsinma Research Farms for three consecutive wet seasons (2019, 2020 and 2021). The plots (under sole pearl millet cropping) were those that received full optimum fertilization (60 kg N/ha, 30 kg P2O5/ha and 30 kg K2O/ha plus 5 t/ha FYM) annually for at least four years. Grain yield and soil data were obtained according to standard procedures. Data analysis was performed using the Pearson product moment correlation of statistical analysis system (SAS) package, version 9.4. Results indicated that available phosphorus (AP), cation exchange capacity (CEC), soil fertility index (SFI) and soil evaluation factor (SEF) correlated positively and significantly with grain yield of pearl millet. While surprisingly, soil organic carbon (SOC) recorded a non-significant relationship with the grain yield. Therefore, it was suggested that AP, CEC, SFI and SEF were potential soil health indicators for appropriate management of Sudan Savanna Inceptisols. |
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| spelling | upm-1071572025-10-29T03:39:23Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107157/ Correlation between grain yield of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) and soil quality indices under Sudan Savannah conditions Abdullahi Aliyu, Nuraddeen Ismail, Roslan Mohammad Yusoff, Martini Mohd Anuar, Mohd Firdaus Naisa, Adamu Garba K. For reasons of sustainable agriculture and land management, soil attributes have frequently been related to crop yields under various cropping systems. Grain yields of pearl millet and soil samples were collected from 36 plots at Kadawa and Dutsinma Research Farms for three consecutive wet seasons (2019, 2020 and 2021). The plots (under sole pearl millet cropping) were those that received full optimum fertilization (60 kg N/ha, 30 kg P2O5/ha and 30 kg K2O/ha plus 5 t/ha FYM) annually for at least four years. Grain yield and soil data were obtained according to standard procedures. Data analysis was performed using the Pearson product moment correlation of statistical analysis system (SAS) package, version 9.4. Results indicated that available phosphorus (AP), cation exchange capacity (CEC), soil fertility index (SFI) and soil evaluation factor (SEF) correlated positively and significantly with grain yield of pearl millet. While surprisingly, soil organic carbon (SOC) recorded a non-significant relationship with the grain yield. Therefore, it was suggested that AP, CEC, SFI and SEF were potential soil health indicators for appropriate management of Sudan Savanna Inceptisols. Agri Bio Research Publishers 2023-12 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107157/1/107157_2023_Correlation%20between%20grain%20yield%20of%20pearl_ScholarReady.pdf Abdullahi Aliyu, Nuraddeen and Ismail, Roslan and Mohammad Yusoff, Martini and Mohd Anuar, Mohd Firdaus and Naisa, Adamu Garba K. (2023) Correlation between grain yield of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) and soil quality indices under Sudan Savannah conditions. Annals of Agri Bio Research, 28 (2). 437 - 442. ISSN 0971-9660 https://agribiop.com/correlation-between-grain-yield-of-pearl-millet-pennisetum-glaucum-l-and-soil-quality-indices-under-sudan-savannah-conditions/ |
| spellingShingle | Abdullahi Aliyu, Nuraddeen Ismail, Roslan Mohammad Yusoff, Martini Mohd Anuar, Mohd Firdaus Naisa, Adamu Garba K. Correlation between grain yield of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) and soil quality indices under Sudan Savannah conditions |
| title | Correlation between grain yield of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) and soil quality indices under Sudan Savannah conditions |
| title_full | Correlation between grain yield of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) and soil quality indices under Sudan Savannah conditions |
| title_fullStr | Correlation between grain yield of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) and soil quality indices under Sudan Savannah conditions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Correlation between grain yield of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) and soil quality indices under Sudan Savannah conditions |
| title_short | Correlation between grain yield of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) and soil quality indices under Sudan Savannah conditions |
| title_sort | correlation between grain yield of pearl millet (pennisetum glaucum l.) and soil quality indices under sudan savannah conditions |
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