Assessment of Soil Chemical Properties and Rice Yield in Tidal Submergence Ecosystem

Authors

  • MAA Mamun Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur-1706
  • MM Haque Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur-1706
  • QA Khaliq Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur-1706
  • MA Karim Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur-1706
  • AJMS Karim Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur-1706
  • Aj Mridha Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur-1701
  • MA Saleque Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur-1701

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/baj.v18i2.28909

Keywords:

Nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, rice, organic matter

Abstract

Spatial variability of soil chemical properties is critical for improving rice productivity and sustainable farming techniques. However, a systematic assessment on the spatial variability of tidal ecosystem has not been conducted. So, 144 soil samples were collected across Barisal, Borguna and Jalkhati districts and analyzed for six common chemical properties. Rice yield data was obtained by surveying farmers during crop harvest. Soil parameters and rice yield varied considerably throughout the study areas and their coefficients of variation ranged from 8.77 to 71.04%. Slight variability was observed for soil organic matter (SOM) and available K. The pH of the soils was slightly acidic to alkaline. These paddy fields were characterized by high concentrations of SOM, available P, K and S; but low total N. Rice yield was significantly and positively correlated with pH, available K and S, but negatively correlated with SOM.

Bangladesh Agron. J. 2015, 18(2): 79-87

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MAA Mamun, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur-1706



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Published

2016-07-25

How to Cite

Mamun, M., Haque, M., Khaliq, Q., Karim, M., Karim, A., Mridha, A., & Saleque, M. (2016). Assessment of Soil Chemical Properties and Rice Yield in Tidal Submergence Ecosystem. Bangladesh Agronomy Journal, 18(2), 79–87. https://doi.org/10.3329/baj.v18i2.28909

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