Effect of Mixed Manure and Inorganic Fertilizer on Phosphorus Adsorption and Desorption Characteristics of Vertisols in Haramaya District, Eastern Ethiopia

Applying inorganic phosphorus fertilizer is less effective in increasing crop yields in tropical soils due to precipitation and adsorption reactions. However, research suggests that partial substitution of organic and inorganic fertilizers has shown to improve the efficiency of applied phosphorus fe...

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Main Authors: Dejene Teressa, Kibebew Kibret, Nigussie Dechasa, Lemma Wogi
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/4227265
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author Dejene Teressa
Kibebew Kibret
Nigussie Dechasa
Lemma Wogi
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Lemma Wogi
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description Applying inorganic phosphorus fertilizer is less effective in increasing crop yields in tropical soils due to precipitation and adsorption reactions. However, research suggests that partial substitution of organic and inorganic fertilizers has shown to improve the efficiency of applied phosphorus fertilizer by reducing its adsorption and enhancing desorption due to their synergistic effects. This study aimed to investigate the impact of treating the soil with mixed manure (MM) rates and blended nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and boron (NPSB) fertilizer on the soil’s phosphorus adsorption and desorption characteristics. Results showed increased adsorbed phosphorus in all treatments, with increased added phosphorus (P) concentration from 100 to 500 mg kg−1. However, the efficiency of adsorbed P decreased significantly as added P concentration rates increased from 100 to 400 mg·kg−1 in all treatments and then decreased as the added P concentration advanced to 500 mg·kg−1. Moreover, in all treatments that received combined applications of MM and blended NPSB, both quantity and percentage of desorbed P showed a significant increase. The Freundlich adsorption coefficient and constant were also significantly reduced because of the combined application of MM and blended NPSB, compared to the control and their sole applications. Overall, the soil treated with a combined application of 15 t·ha−1 of MM with 100 kg·ha−1 of blended NPSB showed the highest reduction in the efficiency of adsorbed P, percentage of desorbed P, Freundlich adsorption capacity, and intensity by 8%, 37.5%, 60%, and 58%, respectively, as compared to the control. These findings indicate that the combined application of MM and blended NPSB can improve the P availability and uptake by maize by reducing its adsorption while increasing desorption characteristics. Finally, this experiment recommends further research on the long-term effects of MM and blended NPSB on P adsorption and desorption characteristics of vertisols.
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spelling doaj-art-826aa7d9a352416c9f2d19c811f31e412024-11-21T00:00:01ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal1537-744X2024-01-01202410.1155/2024/4227265Effect of Mixed Manure and Inorganic Fertilizer on Phosphorus Adsorption and Desorption Characteristics of Vertisols in Haramaya District, Eastern EthiopiaDejene Teressa0Kibebew Kibret1Nigussie Dechasa2Lemma Wogi3School of Natural Resources Management and Environmental SciencesSchool of Natural Resources Management and Environmental SciencesSchool of Plant SciencesSchool of Natural Resources Management and Environmental SciencesApplying inorganic phosphorus fertilizer is less effective in increasing crop yields in tropical soils due to precipitation and adsorption reactions. However, research suggests that partial substitution of organic and inorganic fertilizers has shown to improve the efficiency of applied phosphorus fertilizer by reducing its adsorption and enhancing desorption due to their synergistic effects. This study aimed to investigate the impact of treating the soil with mixed manure (MM) rates and blended nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and boron (NPSB) fertilizer on the soil’s phosphorus adsorption and desorption characteristics. Results showed increased adsorbed phosphorus in all treatments, with increased added phosphorus (P) concentration from 100 to 500 mg kg−1. However, the efficiency of adsorbed P decreased significantly as added P concentration rates increased from 100 to 400 mg·kg−1 in all treatments and then decreased as the added P concentration advanced to 500 mg·kg−1. Moreover, in all treatments that received combined applications of MM and blended NPSB, both quantity and percentage of desorbed P showed a significant increase. The Freundlich adsorption coefficient and constant were also significantly reduced because of the combined application of MM and blended NPSB, compared to the control and their sole applications. Overall, the soil treated with a combined application of 15 t·ha−1 of MM with 100 kg·ha−1 of blended NPSB showed the highest reduction in the efficiency of adsorbed P, percentage of desorbed P, Freundlich adsorption capacity, and intensity by 8%, 37.5%, 60%, and 58%, respectively, as compared to the control. These findings indicate that the combined application of MM and blended NPSB can improve the P availability and uptake by maize by reducing its adsorption while increasing desorption characteristics. Finally, this experiment recommends further research on the long-term effects of MM and blended NPSB on P adsorption and desorption characteristics of vertisols.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/4227265
spellingShingle Dejene Teressa
Kibebew Kibret
Nigussie Dechasa
Lemma Wogi
Effect of Mixed Manure and Inorganic Fertilizer on Phosphorus Adsorption and Desorption Characteristics of Vertisols in Haramaya District, Eastern Ethiopia
The Scientific World Journal
title Effect of Mixed Manure and Inorganic Fertilizer on Phosphorus Adsorption and Desorption Characteristics of Vertisols in Haramaya District, Eastern Ethiopia
title_full Effect of Mixed Manure and Inorganic Fertilizer on Phosphorus Adsorption and Desorption Characteristics of Vertisols in Haramaya District, Eastern Ethiopia
title_fullStr Effect of Mixed Manure and Inorganic Fertilizer on Phosphorus Adsorption and Desorption Characteristics of Vertisols in Haramaya District, Eastern Ethiopia
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Mixed Manure and Inorganic Fertilizer on Phosphorus Adsorption and Desorption Characteristics of Vertisols in Haramaya District, Eastern Ethiopia
title_short Effect of Mixed Manure and Inorganic Fertilizer on Phosphorus Adsorption and Desorption Characteristics of Vertisols in Haramaya District, Eastern Ethiopia
title_sort effect of mixed manure and inorganic fertilizer on phosphorus adsorption and desorption characteristics of vertisols in haramaya district eastern ethiopia
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/4227265
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