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Influence of soil moisture, soil compaction and K fertilization on maize ( Zea mays L. ) grown on Iwo Soil
Author(s) -
Aina P. O.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
zeitschrift für pflanzenernährung und bodenkunde
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.644
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1522-2624
pISSN - 0044-3263
DOI - 10.1002/jpln.19801430309
Subject(s) - agronomy , soil compaction , water content , compaction , bulk density , human fertilization , environmental science , moisture , zea mays , soil water , soil science , chemistry , biology , geology , geotechnical engineering , organic chemistry
A greenhouse study was conducted to evaluate the performance of maize ( Zea mays L.) on Iwo Soil in relation to different levels of soil moisture, soil compaction and K fertilization. Reductions in dry matter yields of maize were closely associated with soil moisture stress and compaction. There was significant interaction between soil moisture and bulk density, with highest yields occurring at 17% and 21% soil moisture levels for 1.6 and 1.2 g/cm 3 bulk densities, respectively. Moisture stress and compaction resulted in greater reductions in the yield of roots than that of shoot. Yield and K uptake were more adversely affected by compaction compared to soil moisture stress. Addition of K increased yield and plant K content but the 60 ppm and 120 ppm rates were not significantly different in terms of improving crop performance. Implications of the results relative to long‐term management of Iwo Soil are discussed.