Edaphic factors modulating phosphorus availability in lowland rice systems, Nigeria

The low rice production level in Africa is attributed to poor soil fertility despite the potential for rice cultivation in the inland valleys. This study was conducted to evaluate soil characteristics in some lowlands that have been continuously and intensively used for rice production for over two...

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Autores principales: Mesele, S.A., Ajiboye, G.A., Talbot, J.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Informa UK Limited 2024
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163412
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author Mesele, S.A.
Ajiboye, G.A.
Talbot, J.
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Talbot, J.
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Talbot, J.
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description The low rice production level in Africa is attributed to poor soil fertility despite the potential for rice cultivation in the inland valleys. This study was conducted to evaluate soil characteristics in some lowlands that have been continuously and intensively used for rice production for over two decades in southwestern Nigeria. Soil physical, chemical, and mineralogical properties, as well as phosphorus sorption characteristics, were assessed in soil samples collected from diagnostic horizons of profiles in six benchmark soils. The results show kaolinite, quartz, potassium(K)-feldspars, and mixed-layered smectite as the predominant minerals. The iron oxide fractions indicate that the soils are at varying degrees of development where the soils at the advanced stage of development are predominantly rich in kaolinite and quartz with a high concentration of total pedogenic iron oxide and generally low in soil fertility. Soil phosphorus buffering capacity is low and varies inversely with pH, confirming the deficiency of phosphorus at low pH. Short-range-order (SRO) iron (Fe) oxides show a strong affinity for phosphorus and this is stronger at lower soil horizons and mediated by some redoxomorphic reactions. The SRO iron oxide concentration has more influence on phosphorus retention in soils rather than the absolute concentration of iron oxides. The study concludes that SRO Fe oxides and soil pH are the major edaphic factors playing a prominent role in phosphorus retention and availability in the wetland soils rather than the clay minerals.
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spelling CGSpace1634122025-12-08T09:54:28Z Edaphic factors modulating phosphorus availability in lowland rice systems, Nigeria Mesele, S.A. Ajiboye, G.A. Talbot, J. rice lowland nutrient availability phosporus soil fertility The low rice production level in Africa is attributed to poor soil fertility despite the potential for rice cultivation in the inland valleys. This study was conducted to evaluate soil characteristics in some lowlands that have been continuously and intensively used for rice production for over two decades in southwestern Nigeria. Soil physical, chemical, and mineralogical properties, as well as phosphorus sorption characteristics, were assessed in soil samples collected from diagnostic horizons of profiles in six benchmark soils. The results show kaolinite, quartz, potassium(K)-feldspars, and mixed-layered smectite as the predominant minerals. The iron oxide fractions indicate that the soils are at varying degrees of development where the soils at the advanced stage of development are predominantly rich in kaolinite and quartz with a high concentration of total pedogenic iron oxide and generally low in soil fertility. Soil phosphorus buffering capacity is low and varies inversely with pH, confirming the deficiency of phosphorus at low pH. Short-range-order (SRO) iron (Fe) oxides show a strong affinity for phosphorus and this is stronger at lower soil horizons and mediated by some redoxomorphic reactions. The SRO iron oxide concentration has more influence on phosphorus retention in soils rather than the absolute concentration of iron oxides. The study concludes that SRO Fe oxides and soil pH are the major edaphic factors playing a prominent role in phosphorus retention and availability in the wetland soils rather than the clay minerals. 2024-10-27 2024-12-12T12:51:41Z 2024-12-12T12:51:41Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163412 en Limited Access Informa UK Limited Mesele, S.A., Ajiboye, G.A. & Talbot, J. (2024). Edaphic factors modulating phosphorus availability in lowland rice systems, Nigeria. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 55(19), 2935-2951.
spellingShingle rice
lowland
nutrient availability
phosporus
soil fertility
Mesele, S.A.
Ajiboye, G.A.
Talbot, J.
Edaphic factors modulating phosphorus availability in lowland rice systems, Nigeria
title Edaphic factors modulating phosphorus availability in lowland rice systems, Nigeria
title_full Edaphic factors modulating phosphorus availability in lowland rice systems, Nigeria
title_fullStr Edaphic factors modulating phosphorus availability in lowland rice systems, Nigeria
title_full_unstemmed Edaphic factors modulating phosphorus availability in lowland rice systems, Nigeria
title_short Edaphic factors modulating phosphorus availability in lowland rice systems, Nigeria
title_sort edaphic factors modulating phosphorus availability in lowland rice systems nigeria
topic rice
lowland
nutrient availability
phosporus
soil fertility
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163412
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