Applying biochar and different form of nitrogen: be a good agricultural practice for better yield and processing quality of potato

Roy, Tuhin Suvra; Imtiaz, Naiem; Chakraborty, Rajesh; Kundu, Bimal Chandra; Chakraborty, Eti

doi:10.22077/jhpr.2022.4551.1232

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Department of Agronomy, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh

² Tuber Crop Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Joydebpur, Gazipur, Bangladesh

³ Department of Soil Science, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2022.4551.1232

Abstract

Purpose: Produced tubers with inferior quality are the main bottleneck for exporting surplus amount of potato to the importing countries. Applying nitrogen as prilled and super granule urea along with biochar may improve the yield and processing quality of potato. To generalize a partial solution, the study was conducted to find out the efficiencies of N forms and biochar towards the improvement of the processing quality of potato for export. Research Method: The experiment comprised two factors. Factor A: Nitrogen form (2): Prilled Urea (Up) and Urea Super Granule (U_S), and Factor B: Biochar level (6): B₀-Control, B₁- 2 t/ha, B₂- 4 t/ha, B₃- 6 t/ha, B₄-8 t/ha, and B₅- 10 t/ha. The experiment was laid out in a split-plot design with three replications. Findings: Nitrogen form and/or biochar levels had shown significant influence on most of the parameters. The maximum tuber yield of potato (37.9 t ha^-1) was observed from U_sB₅which was statistically similar to U_sB₄. The maximum dry matter content of tuber (21.8 %) and specific gravity of potato (1.098 g/ml) were observed from U_sB₄. So, it may be concluded that the application of urea super granule (U_S) plus biochar B₄ (8 t/ha) was found best combination for maintaining optimum yield and better processing quality of potato. Research limitations: No limitations to report. Originality/Value: Application of biochar improved the soil organic carbon status (data not shown) and exhibited better potato yield and qualities. Urea super granules (USG) are much economic and environmental friendly over prilled urea.

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Plant Nutrition

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Applying biochar and different form of nitrogen: be a good agricultural practice for better yield and processing quality of potato

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Volume 5, Issue 2 - Serial Number 17
June 2022
June 2022
Pages 187-196

Applying biochar and different form of nitrogen: be a good agricultural practice for better yield and processing quality of potato

References

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Volume 5, Issue 2 - Serial Number 17June 2022June 2022Pages 187-196

Volume 5, Issue 2 - Serial Number 17
June 2022
June 2022
Pages 187-196