Decomposition and nitrogen mineralization of individual and mixed maize and soybean residue

An increased knowledge of crop residue decomposition and nutrient release pattern is a critical component for nutrient cycling in low-input production systems. An incubation laboratory experiment was carried out to determine decomposition rate and N mineralization of individual and mixed maize and...

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Main Authors: Gezahegn, Almaz Meseret, Abd Halim, Mohd Ridzwan, Mohammad Yusoff, Martini, Abd. Wahid, Samsuri
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Language:English
Published: MAYFEB Technology Development 2016
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author Gezahegn, Almaz Meseret
Abd Halim, Mohd Ridzwan
Mohammad Yusoff, Martini
Abd. Wahid, Samsuri
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Abd Halim, Mohd Ridzwan
Mohammad Yusoff, Martini
Abd. Wahid, Samsuri
author_sort Gezahegn, Almaz Meseret
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description An increased knowledge of crop residue decomposition and nutrient release pattern is a critical component for nutrient cycling in low-input production systems. An incubation laboratory experiment was carried out to determine decomposition rate and N mineralization of individual and mixed maize and soybean residue. The experiment was carried out in randomized complete design (CBD) with three replications. The treatments consisted of maize, soybean and maize + soybean residue and control (without residue). The result showed that the C mineralization was significantly greater in crop residue amended soils compared to that of control (unamended) soil. The rate of decomposition of crop residue was highly influenced by the C:N ratio and the composition of the cell wall particularly the lignin content. The residues containing soybean had a faster rate of decomposition and released higher N compared to maize residues. At the end of the incubation study, the percentage of the added C decomposition was as follows: Soybean residue (66%) > mixture of maize and soybean residue (56%) > maize residue (46%). Net N mineralization in soils were occurred with soybean (7.4 to 98.4 mg/kg soil) and maize + soybean residue (4.7 to 67.9 mg/kg soil) throughout the study, whereas maize residue was characterized by N immobilization (-10.75 to -3.69 mg/kg soil) until 60 days. Therefore, it can be conclude that residue containing soybean can be a potential sources of mineral N.
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spelling upm-554292019-11-04T07:55:04Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/55429/ Decomposition and nitrogen mineralization of individual and mixed maize and soybean residue Gezahegn, Almaz Meseret Abd Halim, Mohd Ridzwan Mohammad Yusoff, Martini Abd. Wahid, Samsuri An increased knowledge of crop residue decomposition and nutrient release pattern is a critical component for nutrient cycling in low-input production systems. An incubation laboratory experiment was carried out to determine decomposition rate and N mineralization of individual and mixed maize and soybean residue. The experiment was carried out in randomized complete design (CBD) with three replications. The treatments consisted of maize, soybean and maize + soybean residue and control (without residue). The result showed that the C mineralization was significantly greater in crop residue amended soils compared to that of control (unamended) soil. The rate of decomposition of crop residue was highly influenced by the C:N ratio and the composition of the cell wall particularly the lignin content. The residues containing soybean had a faster rate of decomposition and released higher N compared to maize residues. At the end of the incubation study, the percentage of the added C decomposition was as follows: Soybean residue (66%) > mixture of maize and soybean residue (56%) > maize residue (46%). Net N mineralization in soils were occurred with soybean (7.4 to 98.4 mg/kg soil) and maize + soybean residue (4.7 to 67.9 mg/kg soil) throughout the study, whereas maize residue was characterized by N immobilization (-10.75 to -3.69 mg/kg soil) until 60 days. Therefore, it can be conclude that residue containing soybean can be a potential sources of mineral N. MAYFEB Technology Development 2016 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/55429/1/Decomposition%20and%20Nitrogen%20mineralization%20of.pdf Gezahegn, Almaz Meseret and Abd Halim, Mohd Ridzwan and Mohammad Yusoff, Martini and Abd. Wahid, Samsuri (2016) Decomposition and nitrogen mineralization of individual and mixed maize and soybean residue. MAYFEB Journal of Agricultural Science, 2. pp. 28-45. ISSN 2371-512X http://www.mayfeb.com/OJS/index.php/AGR/article/view/139
spellingShingle Gezahegn, Almaz Meseret
Abd Halim, Mohd Ridzwan
Mohammad Yusoff, Martini
Abd. Wahid, Samsuri
Decomposition and nitrogen mineralization of individual and mixed maize and soybean residue
title Decomposition and nitrogen mineralization of individual and mixed maize and soybean residue
title_full Decomposition and nitrogen mineralization of individual and mixed maize and soybean residue
title_fullStr Decomposition and nitrogen mineralization of individual and mixed maize and soybean residue
title_full_unstemmed Decomposition and nitrogen mineralization of individual and mixed maize and soybean residue
title_short Decomposition and nitrogen mineralization of individual and mixed maize and soybean residue
title_sort decomposition and nitrogen mineralization of individual and mixed maize and soybean residue
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/55429/1/Decomposition%20and%20Nitrogen%20mineralization%20of.pdf