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Influence of City Waste Compost On Soil Properties, Growth and Yield of Jute

July, 2001

Article Type: Research Article

Journal Name: Pakistan Journal of Biological Science

DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2001.1484.1486 move

Issue: | Volume: 4: 1484-1486. | Page No:

Authors:
Zakaria Ahmed
Zakaria Ahmed

Abstract

In a field experiment (1994-97), the water retention capacity, percentage of pore space of soil were increased and bulk density was reduced over control treatments due to addition of city waste compost (CWC). Incorporation of CWC in soil increased organic carbon (OC), nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) content over control. The organic matter content of soil found the highest rate, with CWC @ 5t/ha. The highest growth and yield of jute was recorded every year or on alternate year with CWC @ 4 t/ha over control and recommended dose of fertilizer.

Authors

Zakaria Ahmed
Zakaria Ahmed