International Journal of Applied Agricultural Sciences

Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2020

  • Trace Elements Composition and Enzymes Activity of Soil Amended with Municipal Sewage Sludge at Three Locations in Kentucky

    George Fouad Antonious, Eric Todd Turley

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 89-95
    Received: 13 April 2020
    Accepted: 30 April 2020
    Published: 23 September 2020
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: Biological monitoring is a sensitive indicator of soil ecological stress for early restoration. The addition of manure, such as sewage sludge (SS) to agricultural soil contributes to the enhancement of organic compounds. However, SS may contain toxic metals that potentially affect soil microbial growth and the enzymes they produce. Soil samples wer... Show More
  • Soil Fertility Status in Bukoba, Missenyi and Biharamulo Districts in Kagera Region, Tanzania

    Mgeta Steven Merumba, Ernest Semu, Johnson Mashambo Semoka, Balthazar Michael Msanya

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 96-117
    Received: 05 September 2020
    Accepted: 17 September 2020
    Published: 23 September 2020
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: The study was conducted in three Districts of Kagera Region, Tanzania to assess the inherent soil fertility status of farmers' fields. Thirty-three fields, located three to five km apart, were selected and soil samples (0 – 20 cm depth) were taken, mixed thoroughly, air-dried, ground, sieved through 2 mm sieve, and analyzed in the soil laboratory b... Show More
  • Holistic Appraisal of and Approaches to Agriculture and Food Policy

    Adhikarla Suryanarayana Rao

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 118-123
    Received: 01 September 2020
    Accepted: 19 September 2020
    Published: 25 September 2020
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: Total number of countries and territories together are put at 235. Apparently, single blanket recommendation is not possible but one has to think of custom made and tailored solutions/policies-country and territory wise- and within country and territory wise. “How many are to be fed” and “How many are needed to feed” ? How much land needs to be ear... Show More
  • Bioaccumulation of Trace Metals in Plants Grown in Sewage Sludge Amended Soil

    George Fouad Antonious

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 124-134
    Received: 07 July 2020
    Accepted: 21 July 2020
    Published: 13 October 2020
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: A survey was established to study the mobility of metals (Cr, Mo, Cu, and Zn) from soils amended with municipal sewage sludge (SS) into plants grown at three locations in Kentucky and compare metal concentrations in plants to their permissible standard limits. The field experiments were established at Meade, Adair, and Franklin Counties in Kentucky... Show More
  • Development the Wide Ridges Machine for Laying Drip Irrigation Tubes and Plastic Mulch in Ras Sudr-South of Sinai

    Adil Abdelsamia Meselhy

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 135-147
    Received: 12 September 2020
    Accepted: 25 September 2020
    Published: 13 October 2020
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: Mulching facilitates more retention of soil moisture and helps in control of temperature fluctuations, improves physical, chemical and biological properties of soil. As, it adds nutrients to the soil and ultimately enhances the growth and yield of crops. The desired outcomes from raised-bed (wide ridge) are to: drain, aerate, prevent water logging,... Show More
  • Manufacture and Performance Evaluation of Machine to Extend Plastic Films Under Soil Surface to Improve Water Retention Balouza-North Sinai

    Adil Abdelsamia Meselhy

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2020
    Pages: 148-161
    Received: 12 September 2020
    Accepted: 25 September 2020
    Published: 13 October 2020
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: Water shortage presents a serious problem nowadays. This problem will certainly worsen in the future, and so, improving the irrigation water efficiency by various methods is one of the economically viable alternatives in overcoming the water scarcity. It considers a good solution to overcome the fight against famine especially in the developing cou... Show More