Effect of Gypsum, Compost, and Foliar Application of Some Nanoparticles in Improving Some Chemical and Physical Properties of Soil and the Yield and Water Productivity of Faba Beans in Salt-Affected Soils
Two field experiments were conducted at Kafr El Sheikh Gov., Egypt, during two winter growing seasons (2020/2021 and 2021/2022). The objective of this study was to improve some chemical and physical properties of soil and the yield and water productivity of faba beans (<i>Viciafaba</i> L...
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| author | Megahed M. Amer Hesham M. Aboelsoud Eman M. Sakher Ahmed A. Hashem |
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| description | Two field experiments were conducted at Kafr El Sheikh Gov., Egypt, during two winter growing seasons (2020/2021 and 2021/2022). The objective of this study was to improve some chemical and physical properties of soil and the yield and water productivity of faba beans (<i>Viciafaba</i> L.), Cv. Sakha-4 by application of gypsum, compost, and some nanoparticles in salt-affected soils. The experimental treatments were arranged in a split-plot design with three replications. The main plots had the following soil amendments: T<sub>1</sub>: control treatment, T<sub>2</sub>: 10 tons compost/hectare, T<sub>3</sub>: soil gypsum requirement (GR) of 8.59 ton ha<sup>−1</sup>, and T<sub>4</sub>: GR + 10 tons compost/hectare. The subplots were treated with foliar application as follows: no treatment, manganese nanoparticles (Mn-NPs), selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPs), and Mn-NPs + Se-NPs. According to the findings, the application of compost + GR significantly decreased soil salinity (EC), exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP), and soil bulk density (BD). However soil porosity, soil penetration resistance (SPRa), and basic soil infiltration (IR) were significantly increased. On the other hand, the results revealed significant positive effects onthe 100-grain weight as well as proline, chlorophyll, superoxide dismutase, and catalase contents due to the interaction between gypsum + compost and Mn-NPs + Se-NPs, which enhanced the productivity of both the seed and straw yields of faba beans compared to the alternative treatments. In addition, the seed yield and irrigation water productivity (PIW, kg m<sup>3</sup>) of faba beans were significantly increased with addition of gypsum and compost and foliar application of nanoparticles. The highest values of these parameters were achieved due to the interaction between gypsum + compost and Mn-NPs + Se-NPs. It can be concluded that application of GR of 8.59 ton ha<sup>−1</sup> and 10 ton ha<sup>−1</sup> compost as well as foliar application of Mn-NPs and Se-NPs may be a key strategy for improving some chemical and physical properties of soil and the yield and water productivity of faba beans in salt-affected soil under these experimental conditions. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7056571e246b47a79d1312af2807bc9b2023-11-17T17:56:54ZengMDPI AGAgronomy2073-43952023-04-01134105210.3390/agronomy13041052Effect of Gypsum, Compost, and Foliar Application of Some Nanoparticles in Improving Some Chemical and Physical Properties of Soil and the Yield and Water Productivity of Faba Beans in Salt-Affected SoilsMegahed M. Amer0Hesham M. Aboelsoud1Eman M. Sakher2Ahmed A. Hashem3Soil Improvement and Conservation Research Department, Soil, Water and Environment Research Institute (SWERI), Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Giza 12112, EgyptSoil Improvement and Conservation Research Department, Soil, Water and Environment Research Institute (SWERI), Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Giza 12112, EgyptSoil Improvement and Conservation Research Department, Soil, Water and Environment Research Institute (SWERI), Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Giza 12112, EgyptCollege of Agriculture, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR 72467, USATwo field experiments were conducted at Kafr El Sheikh Gov., Egypt, during two winter growing seasons (2020/2021 and 2021/2022). The objective of this study was to improve some chemical and physical properties of soil and the yield and water productivity of faba beans (<i>Viciafaba</i> L.), Cv. Sakha-4 by application of gypsum, compost, and some nanoparticles in salt-affected soils. The experimental treatments were arranged in a split-plot design with three replications. The main plots had the following soil amendments: T<sub>1</sub>: control treatment, T<sub>2</sub>: 10 tons compost/hectare, T<sub>3</sub>: soil gypsum requirement (GR) of 8.59 ton ha<sup>−1</sup>, and T<sub>4</sub>: GR + 10 tons compost/hectare. The subplots were treated with foliar application as follows: no treatment, manganese nanoparticles (Mn-NPs), selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPs), and Mn-NPs + Se-NPs. According to the findings, the application of compost + GR significantly decreased soil salinity (EC), exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP), and soil bulk density (BD). However soil porosity, soil penetration resistance (SPRa), and basic soil infiltration (IR) were significantly increased. On the other hand, the results revealed significant positive effects onthe 100-grain weight as well as proline, chlorophyll, superoxide dismutase, and catalase contents due to the interaction between gypsum + compost and Mn-NPs + Se-NPs, which enhanced the productivity of both the seed and straw yields of faba beans compared to the alternative treatments. In addition, the seed yield and irrigation water productivity (PIW, kg m<sup>3</sup>) of faba beans were significantly increased with addition of gypsum and compost and foliar application of nanoparticles. The highest values of these parameters were achieved due to the interaction between gypsum + compost and Mn-NPs + Se-NPs. It can be concluded that application of GR of 8.59 ton ha<sup>−1</sup> and 10 ton ha<sup>−1</sup> compost as well as foliar application of Mn-NPs and Se-NPs may be a key strategy for improving some chemical and physical properties of soil and the yield and water productivity of faba beans in salt-affected soil under these experimental conditions.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/13/4/1052bulk densitysoil infiltrationexchangeable sodium percentageprolinecatalasefaba bean |
| spellingShingle | Megahed M. Amer Hesham M. Aboelsoud Eman M. Sakher Ahmed A. Hashem Effect of Gypsum, Compost, and Foliar Application of Some Nanoparticles in Improving Some Chemical and Physical Properties of Soil and the Yield and Water Productivity of Faba Beans in Salt-Affected Soils Agronomy bulk density soil infiltration exchangeable sodium percentage proline catalase faba bean |
| title | Effect of Gypsum, Compost, and Foliar Application of Some Nanoparticles in Improving Some Chemical and Physical Properties of Soil and the Yield and Water Productivity of Faba Beans in Salt-Affected Soils |
| title_full | Effect of Gypsum, Compost, and Foliar Application of Some Nanoparticles in Improving Some Chemical and Physical Properties of Soil and the Yield and Water Productivity of Faba Beans in Salt-Affected Soils |
| title_fullStr | Effect of Gypsum, Compost, and Foliar Application of Some Nanoparticles in Improving Some Chemical and Physical Properties of Soil and the Yield and Water Productivity of Faba Beans in Salt-Affected Soils |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Gypsum, Compost, and Foliar Application of Some Nanoparticles in Improving Some Chemical and Physical Properties of Soil and the Yield and Water Productivity of Faba Beans in Salt-Affected Soils |
| title_short | Effect of Gypsum, Compost, and Foliar Application of Some Nanoparticles in Improving Some Chemical and Physical Properties of Soil and the Yield and Water Productivity of Faba Beans in Salt-Affected Soils |
| title_sort | effect of gypsum compost and foliar application of some nanoparticles in improving some chemical and physical properties of soil and the yield and water productivity of faba beans in salt affected soils |
| topic | bulk density soil infiltration exchangeable sodium percentage proline catalase faba bean |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/13/4/1052 |
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