Comparing compost and vermicompost produced from market organic waste by Syarifinnur Syarifinnur, Yulia Nuraini, Budi Prasetya, Eko Handayanto

“…Purpose This study was to obtain suitable methods and the combination of market organic waste to make better organic fertilizer.Method The data were obtained experimentally in the decomposer room. …”
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Green gram yield prediction using linear regression by Tumusiime, Robert, Mabirizi, Vicent, Mirembe, D.P, Arinanye, T.R

“…The predictor variables used were; soil type, soil PH, soil fertility, rainfall distribution, weeding practice, pest and disease management, fertilizer application, plant spacing, and cropping system. …”
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STUDY ON IN VITRO PROPAGATION AND DEVELOPMENT GROWTH OF GYNOSTEMMA PUBESCENS IN THE GREENHOUSE CONDITION by Nguyễn Thị Thanh Hằng, Lê Ái Vân, Đinh Văn Khiêm, Hoàng Văn Cương, Nguyễn Thị Phượng Hoàng, Phan Xuân Huyên

“…Watering with 100 ml of Nitrophoska fertilizer (2g/l) once a week was the best for plant growth, with a survival rate of 100%, height of 94.22cm, root length of 37.71cm, and a fresh weight of 59.38g/plant.…”
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Fermented soil amendments made from stabilized biosolids and fly ash improve maize (Zea mays L.) nutrition and growth by Karla E. Cortés-Tello, Pablo F Jaramillo-López

“…The maize plants were grown in four treatments: Bokashi with biosolids and fly ash, Bokashi with cow manure, chemical fertilizer and an unamended control.<br /> <strong>Results</strong> The plants grown in the Bokashi with biosolids and fly ash (BBFA) treatment had the highest aerial biomass (49.71 g), total biomass (69.82 g), N concentration (242 % higher than the control) and P concentration (94% higher than the control). …”
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Effects of Film-Bottomed Treatment on Absorbability and Translocation of Nitrogen in Spring Wheat in Arid Area by Zizhen Li, Xiaolei Zhou, Qing Tian, Low Pak Sum, Yuee Yan, Xujiao Zhou

“…At the flowering stage, nitrogen derived from fertilizer (NDF) and soil nitrogen (NDS) were significantly higher at the 80 cm depth (<i>p</i> < 0.001). …”
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Assessing microbial population dynamics, enzyme activities and phosphorus availability indices during phospho-compost production by F. R. Kutu, T. J. Mokase, O. A. Dada, O. H. J. Rhode

“…Conclusions Co-composting of P-rich non-reactive GPR with organic wastes containing variable chemical composition promotes microbial diversity during composting and increases plant available P content and compost fertilizer value.…”
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Impact of potassium and salicylic acid on predator performance: Life table analysis of Typhlodromips caspiansis Denmark &Daneshvar (Acari: Phytoseiidae) by Zahra Mahpoya, Jabraeil Razmjou, Sirus Aghajanzadeh, Seyed Ali Asghar Fathi, Mahdi Hassanpour

“…Two-year-old citrus seedlings were sprayed with a solution containing potassium fertilizer (0.02 g/L) plus salicylic acid (1 mM). The survival rate and duration of the immature stages of the predator, as well as the longevity of adults and fecundity, were recorded. …”
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Predicting Exposure to Dust Particles Using Spirometric Index and Perception Studies among Farmers in Selected Farm Settlements in Ogun State, Nigeria by Funmilola Felicia Oyebanji, Godson Rowland E. E. Ana, Yahaya Mijinyawa, Olusola Olabisi Ogunseye

“…The collected data were evaluated through descriptive and inferential statistics and indicated that the majority of the farmers (51.8%) applied manure, fertilizer and chemical sprays without using personal protective equipment (PPE), although a large percentage of both the farmers (74.9%) and the non-farmers (82.1%) understood that poor air quality could cause respiratory disease. …”
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Estimation of Non-Marine Fractions of Ions in Rainwater at Three Sites of Different Characteristics in Haryana State (India) by Yogender Singh, Ankita Katoch, Sudesh Yadav, Saurabh Dhakad, Umesh Chandra Kulshrestha

“…Source apportionment was carried out using principal component analysis (PCA) which indicated that anthropogenic activities such as coal combustion or industrial emissions were the key sources at the industrial and urban sites. Fertilizer application and its volatilization was observed as a potential source of NH3 at the semi-urban site which is expected due to prominent agricultural activities. …”
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Mitigating drought stress in fenugreek through synergistic effects of alanine and potassium-enriched biochar by Wanzheng Ma, Xinyu Fang, Mengru Qiu, Misbah Hareem, Zeki Erden, Çağdaş Can Toprak, Abdullah A. Alarfaj

“…It can also improve root architecture, biomass accumulation, and plant fertilizer use efficiency. Applying biochar can improve soil structure, water, and nutrient retention in soil, which are allied factors in enhancing plant growth under drought stress. …”
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Effect of Earthing-Up Frequency on Growth and Yield of Anchote (Coccinia abyssinica) Varieties at Gimbi District, Western Ethiopia by Habte Wakjira, Weyessa Garedew, Amsalu Nebiyu, Garome Shifaraw

“…However, little attention has been given to the improvement of genetic and agronomic practices such as selection of variety, staking, weeding, fertilizer application, and earthing-up frequency. Thus, the attainable yield is below the potential. …”
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Adaptation Strategies of Small-Scale Farmers to Challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic in Osun State, Nigeria by Olufemi Bolarin, Damilola Ajiboye, Sola Komolafe

“…Results showed that COVID-19 lock down period led to poor health status (mean=2.87), less transport available to convey farm produce (mean=2.70), and high cost with little/no access to farm inputs such as fertilizer, chemicals and seeds/seedlings (mean=2.62). …”
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Awareness and perception of genetically modified maize crops among farmers in Abia State, Nigeria by Obiageri Oparaojiaku Joy, Uzoma Izuogu Chibuzo, Ikpeoha Kakie Njoku Joachim, Martha Ekweanya Ndidiamaka, Amah Okorie David, Ekunyi Umeh Ngozi

“…Among the perceived constraints in cultivating these crops were the difficulty of selling them in the market (x̄=3.4), threat of the negative influence of climate change on the expected yield (x̄=3.2), and the likelihood that these crops may require much inputs, like fertilizer and herbicides (x̄=2.8). Age (b=1.023), previous experience with improved crop varieties (b=2.112) and internet access (b=2.317) had a positive influence on farmers' perception but the number of household members with a tertiary school degree (b=-0.721) had a negative influence. …”
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Remote sensing estimation of chlorophyll content in rape leaves in Weibei dryland region of China by Xia Liheng, Zhang Panpan, Shi Lei, Wang Kun, Zhang Tingyu

“…Real-time and reliable crop nutritional diagnosis is the basis for scientific fertilizer management and one of the key technologies for practicing fine agriculture. …”
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Nitrogen Efficiency and Nutrient Absorption by a Sorghum-Oats Forage Succession by Rasiel Restelatto, Paulo Sergio Pavinato, Laércio Ricardo Sartor, Suelen Maria Einsfeld, Fernanda Paula Baldicera

“…Balance between nutrient uptake by the crop and the amount of applied fertilizer is desired in a production system, and this measurement can predict the nutrient use efficiency. …”
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Assessment of selected indicators of physicochemical conditions in the Rega River from 2018 to 2022 in accordance with EU regulations by Bonisławska Małgorzata, Nędzarek Arkadiusz, Tański Adam, Tórz Agnieszka, Formicki Krzysztof, Krzystolik Jan

“…Seasonal variations in nitrogen and phosphorus forms, and the dependency of nitrogen forms on DO, indicated disruptions in natural biochemical processes due to surface runoff pollutants from the watershed. This includes fertilizer runoff from agricultural fields and municipal pollution from the towns through which the river flows. …”
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Study on Key Influencing Factors of Carbon Emissions from Farmland Resource Utilization in Northeast China Under the Background of Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction by Mulin Sun, Yuhao Fu, Mingyao Sun, Run Huang, Yun Teng

“…In this study, the carbon emission coefficient method is used to select six major carbon sources with energy consumption, including energy consumption in the process of fertilizer production, agricultural machinery use, irrigation, and agricultural waste treatment, to measure the spatial and temporal carbon emissions from the utilization of farmland resources in Northeast China during 2012–2021. …”
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Grain yield, cooking quality, and aroma of fragrant rice as affected by nitrogen source and method of application by Rajesh Chakraborty, Tuhin Suvra Roy, Jun-Ichi Sakagami

“…One constraint is the incapacity of existing agronomic studies on rice yield, aroma, and cooking quality to fully assess the effects of various applications and sources of nitrogen (N) fertilizer. It is challenging for us to understand how different N inputs impact rice's sensory and cooking qualities in addition to crop productivity because of this research gap. …”
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Risk Assessment of Trace Element Contamination in Drinking Water and Agricultural Soil: A Study in Selected Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) Endemic Areas in Sri L... by W. P. R. T. Perera, M. D. N. R. Dayananda, D. M. U. C. Dissanayake, R. A. S. D. Rathnasekara, W. S. M. Botheju, J. A. Liyanage, S. K. Weragoda, K. A. M. Kularathne

“…On the other hand, the application of fertilizers, which contained a high dose of toxic metals, could be the driving force for agricultural soil pollution, and limitless application of low-quality fertilizer would lead to more soil contamination with heavy metals. …”
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Rebuilding Soil Ecosystems for Improved Productivity in Biosolarized Soils by Laura Ney, Dorcas Franklin, Kishan Mahmud, Miguel Cabrera, Dennis Hancock, Mussie Habteselassie, Quint Newcomer, Brendan Fatzinger

“…Treatments were bare soil, receiving no fertilization, and soils receiving two different rates of organic, composted broiler litter or mineral fertilizer. …”
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