AGRIVITA, Journal of Agricultural Science
Vol 40, No 2 (2018): JUNE

Effect of Amending Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer on Selected Soil Physical Properties in Entisols

Mohd Nizar Khairuddin (Institute of Agrobiotechnology, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Campus Besut, Malaysia Felda Global Ventures (FGV) Research and Development Pte. Ltd., Level 14, Menara Felda, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Isharudin Md. Isa (Department of Land Management, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia)
Abd. Jamil Zakaria (Institute of Agrobiotechnology, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Campus Besut, Malaysia)
Abdul Rahym Abdul Rani (Department of Land Management, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Apr 2018

Abstract

Application of organic amendment has become a substantial option and it is originated from oil palm waste. The integrated application of organic and inorganic amendment on crops could effectively gain high yield of production. After application of treatments, variables such as pressure head, water content, hydraulic capacity, hydraulic conductivity, and diffusivity are important to determine and observe its effect on soil physical properties using RETC model. This study was conducted to investigate the influence of organic and inorganic amendments on Rasau soil series (Entisols). The comparison was made on the effect of organic amendments (Biogreen–BG and treated POME Sludge-TPS), and NPK fertilizer, and on maize yield which two of the treatments are the combination of organic and inorganic amendments (BG+NPK and TPS+NPK). The soil water holding capacity for NPK+TPS treatment was the highest compared to the control treatment. Hydraulic conductivity (Ks) was shown higher in NPK+BG treatment compared to the other treatments. In addition, the soil physical properties measurement in each treatment improved the soil hydraulic capacity uptake and moisture content. The combination of organic and inorganic fertilizer has shown a significant result in improving soil hydraulic properties compared to the NPK and control treatment.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

AGRIVITA

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry

Description

AGRIVITA Journal of Agricultural Science is a peer-reviewed, scientific journal published by Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Brawijaya Indonesia in collaboration with Indonesian Agronomy Association (PERAGI). The aims of the journal are to publish and disseminate high quality, original research ...