Spatial variability of total nitrogen, and available phosphorus of large rice field in Sawah Sempadan Malaysia

Accurate information on the spatial variability of soil chemical properties is very important in developing site-specific management for large rice field. Therefore, sampling procedure for soil nutrients status validated for developing variable rate of application of nutrients for rice is essential....

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Main Authors: Mohamed Ganawa, Eltaib Saeed, Mohd Soom, Mohd Amin, Musa, Mohd Hanafi, Mohamed Shariff, Abdul Rashid
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Language:English
Published: Science Society of Thailand under Royal Patronage 2003
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/114126/
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author Mohamed Ganawa, Eltaib Saeed
Mohd Soom, Mohd Amin
Musa, Mohd Hanafi
Mohamed Shariff, Abdul Rashid
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Mohd Soom, Mohd Amin
Musa, Mohd Hanafi
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description Accurate information on the spatial variability of soil chemical properties is very important in developing site-specific management for large rice field. Therefore, sampling procedure for soil nutrients status validated for developing variable rate of application of nutrients for rice is essential. Variability of total nitrogen(N), and available phosphorus(P) was examined on 2300 ha rice field. The soil samples (n=240) were taken from 120 points; two points in each plot were taken at two depths: top-soil (0-20 cm) and sub-soil (20-30 cm). Collection of the soil samples has been done in order to cover all types of the soil series dominant in the study area. Differential global positioning system (DGPS) was used to locate the sample position, and variability of soil chemical properties was analysed by geostatistical techniques. Total N, and available P varied greatly for both depths as indicated by variogram analysis. The range of total N varied between 0.434 and 0.475 km for top- and sub-soil depth, respectively, and available P between 0.597 and 0.610 km for top- and sub-soil depth, respectively. The kriging maps showed the spatial variation for soil chemical properties measured. The results suggest that soil chemical properties measured may be useful in the field management zones that could maximize application benefits. © 2003 Science Society of Thailand under Royal Patronage. All rights reserved.
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spelling upm-1141262024-12-10T01:49:05Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/114126/ Spatial variability of total nitrogen, and available phosphorus of large rice field in Sawah Sempadan Malaysia Mohamed Ganawa, Eltaib Saeed Mohd Soom, Mohd Amin Musa, Mohd Hanafi Mohamed Shariff, Abdul Rashid Accurate information on the spatial variability of soil chemical properties is very important in developing site-specific management for large rice field. Therefore, sampling procedure for soil nutrients status validated for developing variable rate of application of nutrients for rice is essential. Variability of total nitrogen(N), and available phosphorus(P) was examined on 2300 ha rice field. The soil samples (n=240) were taken from 120 points; two points in each plot were taken at two depths: top-soil (0-20 cm) and sub-soil (20-30 cm). Collection of the soil samples has been done in order to cover all types of the soil series dominant in the study area. Differential global positioning system (DGPS) was used to locate the sample position, and variability of soil chemical properties was analysed by geostatistical techniques. Total N, and available P varied greatly for both depths as indicated by variogram analysis. The range of total N varied between 0.434 and 0.475 km for top- and sub-soil depth, respectively, and available P between 0.597 and 0.610 km for top- and sub-soil depth, respectively. The kriging maps showed the spatial variation for soil chemical properties measured. The results suggest that soil chemical properties measured may be useful in the field management zones that could maximize application benefits. © 2003 Science Society of Thailand under Royal Patronage. All rights reserved. Science Society of Thailand under Royal Patronage 2003 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/114126/1/114126.pdf Mohamed Ganawa, Eltaib Saeed and Mohd Soom, Mohd Amin and Musa, Mohd Hanafi and Mohamed Shariff, Abdul Rashid (2003) Spatial variability of total nitrogen, and available phosphorus of large rice field in Sawah Sempadan Malaysia. ScienceAsia, 29 (1). pp. 7-12. ISSN 1513-1874; eISSN: 1513-1874 https://www.scienceasia.org/2003.29.n1/007.php 10.2306/scienceasia1513-1874.2003.29.007
spellingShingle Mohamed Ganawa, Eltaib Saeed
Mohd Soom, Mohd Amin
Musa, Mohd Hanafi
Mohamed Shariff, Abdul Rashid
Spatial variability of total nitrogen, and available phosphorus of large rice field in Sawah Sempadan Malaysia
title Spatial variability of total nitrogen, and available phosphorus of large rice field in Sawah Sempadan Malaysia
title_full Spatial variability of total nitrogen, and available phosphorus of large rice field in Sawah Sempadan Malaysia
title_fullStr Spatial variability of total nitrogen, and available phosphorus of large rice field in Sawah Sempadan Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Spatial variability of total nitrogen, and available phosphorus of large rice field in Sawah Sempadan Malaysia
title_short Spatial variability of total nitrogen, and available phosphorus of large rice field in Sawah Sempadan Malaysia
title_sort spatial variability of total nitrogen, and available phosphorus of large rice field in sawah sempadan malaysia
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/114126/
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