Comparison of effect of organic and chemical fertilizers addition on soil properties

Abd Elhamid Moftah Shadi , Amal Mohammed Madi (1)
(1) , Libya

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In this study we test the effect of adding three types of fertilization to soil, these types are , piled organic fertilizer (compost, a mixture of piled organic fertilizer (compost) and chemical fertilizer  by 1 : 1  and chemical fertilizer on soil properties  plus  a sample for comparison (non-fertilized soil), preparation of compost is by prepare a mixture composed of barley hay, alfalfa and poultry residue ratio of 1:1:2  respectively and pile it for a time duration of 21 days before using it. This compost is laboratory analyzed after maturity to determine the content of major nutrients (NPK), the results showed that the concentrations of these elements are N 504 ppm , P 23.73 ppm , K 426 ppm , experiment was conducted in a field in Qaser Khyar area 3 km south of downtown in the 2016 winter season to compare the effect of adding piled organic fertilizer (compost) and chemical fertilizer on some soil properties. The study included using of three levels of fertilization for each type of fertilizer i.e. low , intermediate and high levels and mixing them with the soil in the experimental plots. The results showed that all levels of compost and particularly high level (C3) increase the efficiency of water-holding capacity of the soil , reduce salinity and alkalinity , increase its NPK residue , facilitate phosphorus and potassium for plant and enrich soil with organic matter.

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Abd Elhamid Moftah Shadi , Amal Mohammed Madi
عبد الحميد مفتاح شادي و آمال محمد مادي. (2019). Comparison of effect of organic and chemical fertilizers addition on soil properties. Journal of Pure & Applied Sciences, 18(4). https://doi.org/10.51984/jopas.v18i4.464

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