Integrated Nutrient Management on Soil Properties and Nutrient Uptake by Red Onion

Authors

  • Emmanuel Kwada Kwaghe Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola. Adamawa State
  • Abdullahi Muhammad Saddiq Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola. Adamawa State
  • Rejoice Ibrahim Solomon Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola. Adamawa State
  • Salihu Ardo Musa Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola. Adamawa State

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v5i5.471-475.927

Keywords:

Allium cepa L., nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, Moda, Michika

Abstract

Field experiments were carried out during the dry seasons in (2012-2013 and 2013-2014) to study the impact of Integrated Nutrient Management on some soil properties and nutrients uptake by red onion (Allium cepa L.) in Moda, Michika, Adamawa state, Nigeria. Soil samples were randomly collected and analysed for pH, EC, organic carbon, organic matter, total nitrogen, available phosphorus before and at the completion of the experiment. Total nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium contents of the onion bulbs were determined. There was an improvement in the fertility status of the soil as a consequence of integrated nutrient management. Combined organic and inorganic fertilizer application influenced the uptake of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium by red onion. The highest nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium uptake by onions of 0.76, 43.82 and 2.42kgha-1 occurred when all treatments were combined. Uptake of N and K increased as treatment level increased. The P uptake was highest at lower treatment levels and could be linked to sufficiency of indigenous soil P for plant growth resulting in high P uptake with minimal addition of nutrient inputs. Integrated Nutrient Management could be adopted to improve soil fertility status and N, P and K uptake by red onions.

Author Biographies

Emmanuel Kwada Kwaghe, Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola. Adamawa State

GDSS, MICHIKA

Abdullahi Muhammad Saddiq, Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola. Adamawa State

soil science, Associate professor

Rejoice Ibrahim Solomon, Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola. Adamawa State

soil science

Salihu Ardo Musa, Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola. Adamawa State

soil science, technologist

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Published

01.06.2017

How to Cite

Kwaghe, E. K., Saddiq, A. M., Solomon, R. I., & Musa, S. A. (2017). Integrated Nutrient Management on Soil Properties and Nutrient Uptake by Red Onion. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 5(5), 471–475. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v5i5.471-475.927

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Agriculture and Environment