Enhancing soil fertility and maize yield using liming amendments
The low fertility level of some soils of the Western Highlands of Cameroon prompted a study of the response of maize (Zea mays L.) and some major soil chemical properties to liming. The first manufactured local lime “Agri 56” was tested along with 3 imported types (calcitic, slaked, and dolomitic),...
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| author | Meppe, F. Osiname, O. Bilong, P. |
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| description | The low fertility level of some soils of the Western Highlands of Cameroon prompted a study of the response of maize (Zea mays L.) and some major soil chemical properties to liming. The first manufactured local lime “Agri 56” was tested along with 3 imported types (calcitic, slaked, and dolomitic), each one at four rates (2, 5, 10 and 15 tons ha-1), replicated three times in a randomized complete block design. Data were collected for 4 years. Maize yields were increased with increased lime rates, but not significantly after 2 tons ha-1. There was no interaction between liming rate and source. Liming source had no significant effect on maize yields; however, Agri 56 generated the highest yield. Soil pH was increased with increase in liming rates though not significantly, and exchangeable Al was neutralized completely after 2 tons ha-1. Soil calcium and magnesium contents significantly (p>0.05) increased with increments in lime rates. The significance to maize cropping is discussed. |
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| spelling | CGSpace914852024-05-15T05:11:16Z Enhancing soil fertility and maize yield using liming amendments Meppe, F. Osiname, O. Bilong, P. liming maize soil fertility chaulage mals fertilite du sol cameroun history education The low fertility level of some soils of the Western Highlands of Cameroon prompted a study of the response of maize (Zea mays L.) and some major soil chemical properties to liming. The first manufactured local lime “Agri 56” was tested along with 3 imported types (calcitic, slaked, and dolomitic), each one at four rates (2, 5, 10 and 15 tons ha-1), replicated three times in a randomized complete block design. Data were collected for 4 years. Maize yields were increased with increased lime rates, but not significantly after 2 tons ha-1. There was no interaction between liming rate and source. Liming source had no significant effect on maize yields; however, Agri 56 generated the highest yield. Soil pH was increased with increase in liming rates though not significantly, and exchangeable Al was neutralized completely after 2 tons ha-1. Soil calcium and magnesium contents significantly (p>0.05) increased with increments in lime rates. The significance to maize cropping is discussed. Le faible niveau de fertilite des sols des Hauts Plateaux de l'Ouest a suscit6 une etude des r6ponses au chaulagedu mais (Zea mays) et des proprietes chimiques du sol. La chaux produite localement, "Agri 56," a ete testee comparativement a trois types importes (dolomite, chaux vive et carbonate de calcium), chacun applique d quatredoses (2, 5, 10 et 15 tonnes ha-1), repete 3 fois dans des blocs completement randomises. Les donnees ont 6tecollectees pendant quatre ans. ll n'y a pas eu d'interaction entre le niveau de chaulage du sol et le type de la chaux.L'augmentation de rendement du mais a suivi celle des niveaux de la chaux, mais pas significativement a plus de 2tonnes ha-l. La source de la chaux n'a eu aucun effet significatif sur les rendements du mais; mais "Agri 56" a donn6le meilleur rendement. ll y a eu un accroissement du pH du sol suite a I'elevation du taux de la chaux et I'Alechangeable a ete completement neutralisd a plus de 2 tonnes ha'1. Les quantit6s de calcium et magnesium du solont significativement (p>0.05) augment6 aprds I'application des niveaux croissants de chaux. Les resultats obtenussur mai's sont discute. 2007 2018-03-07T11:26:02Z 2018-03-07T11:26:02Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/91485 en fr Limited Access African Journals Online Meppe, F., Osiname, O. & Bilong, P. (2007). Enhancing soil fertility and maize yield using liming amendments. Cameroon Journal of Agricultural Science, 3(1), 9-14. |
| spellingShingle | liming maize soil fertility chaulage mals fertilite du sol cameroun history education Meppe, F. Osiname, O. Bilong, P. Enhancing soil fertility and maize yield using liming amendments |
| title | Enhancing soil fertility and maize yield using liming amendments |
| title_full | Enhancing soil fertility and maize yield using liming amendments |
| title_fullStr | Enhancing soil fertility and maize yield using liming amendments |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancing soil fertility and maize yield using liming amendments |
| title_short | Enhancing soil fertility and maize yield using liming amendments |
| title_sort | enhancing soil fertility and maize yield using liming amendments |
| topic | liming maize soil fertility chaulage mals fertilite du sol cameroun history education |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/91485 |
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