Studies on Oviposition and Fecundity of Ctenicera destructor (Brown) (Coleoptera: Elateridae)

1963 ◽  
Vol 95 (11) ◽  
pp. 1145-1153 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. F. Doane
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Soil Particle ◽  
Oviposition Period ◽  
Clay Loam ◽  
Clay Loam Soil ◽  
Total Fecundity ◽  
Loam Soil ◽  
Ctenicera Destructor

AbstractOviposition and fecundity of Cteniecra destructor (Brown) were studied in the laboratory and field. In a series of tests, total oviposition by individual field-collected females ranged from 495 to 1464 and averaged from 264.0 to 940.0 eggs per female. Temperatures from 50 to 86° F. had no effect on total fecundity but lower temperatures extended the oviposition period. Soil moisture from 8 to 20% in sifted clay loam soil (particle sine less than 0.177 mm.) had no effect on total oviposition. At 4% soil moisture females died rapidly and laid very few eggs. Food increased the total oviposition, the length of the oviposition period, and the longevity of females. Most eggs were laid during the first month after the onset of oviposition.Oviposition was shown to be cyclic in nature. Females usually laid eggs in large batches, followed by periods when practically no eggs were laid. This resulted in a series of irregular oviposition peaks which gradually declined in magnitude as the oviposition period progressed.

scholarly journals Modeling phosphorus distribution under different fertigation strategies in onion (Allium cepa L.) crop

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 720-729
Author(s):  
Sanjay T. Satpute ◽  
Man Singh
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Nutrient Dynamics ◽  
Moisture Distribution ◽  
Clay Loam ◽  
Clay Loam Soil ◽  
Nutrient Distribution ◽  
Sandy Clay Loam ◽  
Phosphorus Distribution ◽  
Sandy Clay ◽  
Loam Soil

The understanding of soil and nutrient dynamics under drip fertigation is relevant for crop production as well as water and nutrient management. The aim of this study was to generate information about the distribution of phosphorus (P) under different fertigation strategies for onion production on sandy clay loam soil during 2007-2008 to 2008-2009. The study involved field experiment, laboratory analysis and modeling of P distribution. The phosphorus distribution data in the field were collected, analyzed and used to calibrate and validate the solute transport model HYDRUS-2D for sandy clay loam soil. The performance of HYDRUS-2D was evaluated by comparing its simulated values with the observed values of soil moisture and nutrient concentration. The coefficient of determination (R2), root mean square error (RMSE) and mean absolute error (MAE) were used as model performance indicators. The range of R2 between 0.72-0.99 for water as well as nutrient distribution indicates good correlation between the observed and simulated values. The MAE and RMSE values for water and nutrient distribution were in between 0.0009 to 0.0039 which indicated the accuracy of the model. From these results, it can be concluded that the model is performing well for predicting the P concentration in the soil as well as the soil moisture distribution for onion crop grown under sandy clay loam. The model was also validated for water and phosphorus distribution with the observed values at the end of the crop season and found to be performing well. The HYDRUS-2D model may be used to carry out simulations for different soil types and with different fertigation and irrigation strategies for developing guidelines.

COMPARISON OF TILLAGE AND CHEMICAL SUMMERFALLOW IN A SEMIARID REGION

1971 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 397-403 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. H. ANDERSON
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Soil Temperature ◽  
Crop Residue ◽  
General Trend ◽  
Semiarid Region ◽  
Clay Loam ◽  
Clay Loam Soil ◽  
Chemical Treatments ◽  
Soil Moisture Conservation ◽  
Loam Soil

Chemical treatments using contact and systemic herbicides were compared with cultivation for summerfallow preparation on a Wood Mountain clay loam soil from 1964 to 1969, inclusive. Use of chemical alone was equal to cultivation in its effect on soil moisture conservation, soil temperature and yield of wheat. Summerfallow prepared by chemical only conserved 62% of the original crop residue, compared with 35% for normal cultivated fallows. Chemically prepared fallows were less erodible (fewer soil particles < 1 mm in diameter) at die completion of tillage in the autumn than cultivated fallows. However, the chemically fallowed soils exhibited the least aggregation over winter and were slightly more erodible by spring than the cultivated soils. The general trend was for lower NO3-N values in the fall and prior to seeding in the spring for wholly chemical than for wholly cultivated summerfallow, but the differences were not usually significant.

SOIL MOISTURE AND TEMPERATURE RESPONSE TO SHALLOW TILLAGE IN THE EARLY SPRING

1981 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 455-460
Author(s):  
A. L. DARWENT ◽  
W. G. BAILEY
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Surface Soil ◽  
Temperature Response ◽  
Early Spring ◽  
Clay Loam ◽  
Surface Soil Moisture ◽  
Clay Loam Soil ◽  
Soil Temperatures ◽  
Loam Soil

Surface soil moisture was conserved in a loam to clay loam soil receiving a single shallow cultivation in the early spring, while in an unfilled soil it declined markedly. Tillage effects were less marked at deeper depths. Soil temperatures were found to differ only slightly between tilled and untilled soils.

scholarly journals Performance Assessment of Soil Moisture Meter under Sandy Clay Loam Soil

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Balaji ◽  
T. Pandiarajan
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Water System ◽  
Clay Loam ◽  
Clay Loam Soil ◽  
Sandy Clay Loam ◽  
Sandy Clay ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Moisture Meter ◽  
Moisture Percentage ◽  
Loam Soil

Background: Irrigation performs a substantial function for the growth of Agricultural vegetation. Soil supplies essential nutrients for the growth of plant and provides anchor support to the roots of the crops. Soil Moisture permits the requirement for water system to be measured ahead of a yield giving indications of misery. Knowing the soil moisture status empowers exceptionally productive water system, giving the water as and when required and wiping out the inefficient utilization of water when water system isn’t required. Methods: Sandy clay loam soil contains a decent arrangement of plant supplements and supports most sorts of plants and yields. So in the field plentiful accessibility of this soil its texture is discovered by estimating soil moisture. Result: Within the research we developed a soil moisture meter based on capacitive type sensor the output is analog voltage which is calibrated to soil moisture percentage and its performance is comparatively investigated with different moisture sensor under sandy clay loam soil. The proposed model is highly emphasized on the soil moisture percentage that is the level of water content in the soil. The percentage value is displayed in the LCD. The deployment cost is highly reduced in the proposed model.

Effect The Treatments of Biofertilizer and Mineral Fertilizer on Content of N P K of Soil Cultivated With Crop Corn (Zea Mays L).

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-256
Author(s):  
Mohammed Aajmi Salman ◽  
Jawad A. Kamal Al-Shibani
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Mineral Fertilizer ◽  
Silty Clay ◽  
Clay Loam ◽  
Potassium Fertilizer ◽  
Clay Loam Soil ◽  
Silty Clay Loam ◽  
Fall Season ◽  
Loam Soil

Beneficial microorganisms play a key role in the availability of ions minerals in the soil and use Randomized Complete Block Desing ( R.C.B.D ). The objective of this paper to the study effect of the of biofertilizer and miniral treatments on availability of NPK for crop corn zea mays L.Two types of biofertilizer are Bacterial Bacillus subtilis and Fungal Trichoderma harianum. Three levels of potassium fertilizer are (2.9533, 0.4000 and 2.9533). A field experiment in fall season of 2018 Has been conducted in silty clay loam soil. The experimental Results indicated that Bacillus and Trichoderma inoculation separately or together Have made a significant effect to increase in the availability of N P K in the soil compare to other treatments. The grain yield is where (2.9533, 0.4000 and 2.9533) of bacterial and fungal bio-fertilizer and potassium fertilizers respectively as compared to the control.

Effect of Cow Manure on Dielectric Properties of Clay Loam Soil at Microwave Frequency

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 374-375
Author(s):  
Asha Buliya ◽  
◽  
K. C. Pancholi K. C. Pancholi ◽  
R. K. Paliwal R. K. Paliwal
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Microwave Frequency ◽  
Cow Manure ◽  
Clay Loam ◽  
Clay Loam Soil ◽  
Loam Soil

Degradation of oxyfluorfen in sandy clay loam soil

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 1038-1041
Author(s):  
C Bharathi ◽  
P Murali Arthanari ◽  
C Chinnusamy
Keyword(s):  
Clay Loam ◽  
Clay Loam Soil ◽  
Sandy Clay Loam ◽  
Sandy Clay ◽  
Loam Soil

scholarly journals Extension of an extraction method for the determination of 305 organic compounds in clay-loam soil to soils of different characteristics

MethodsX ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 101476
Author(s):  
Andrea Acosta-Dacal ◽  
Cristian Rial-Berriel ◽  
Ricardo Díaz-Día ◽  
María del Mar Bernal-Suárez ◽  
Manuel Zumbado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Extraction Method ◽  
Clay Loam ◽  
Clay Loam Soil ◽  
Loam Soil ◽  
Different Characteristics

Managing organic carbon of sandy clay loam soil with organic amendments to promote particle aggregation

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haroon Shahzad ◽  
Muhammad Iqbal ◽  
Noman Latif ◽  
Muhammad Arshad Khan ◽  
Qudrat Ullah Khan
Keyword(s):  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Organic Amendments ◽  
Particle Aggregation ◽  
Clay Loam ◽  
Clay Loam Soil ◽  
Sandy Clay Loam ◽  
Sandy Clay ◽  
Loam Soil
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