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Nitrification dynamics in soil due to variation in Co 2 level

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  • HAROON SHAHZAD

    (Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture)

  • MUHAMMAD IQBAL

    (Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture)

  • ATIF JAVED

    (Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture)

  • SARVET JEHAN

    (Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture)

Abstract

Nitrification process in the soil is oxidation reaction that occurs in aerobic environment. Under anaerobic environment reduced conditions prevails inhibiting nitrification process. A lab incubation study was designed to assess the effect of CO 2 level on nitrification in soil. Soil samples were taken in container and incubated for two weeks under conditions, (i) 0, 1 and 2% ground farm manure mixed with soil and (ii) with and without KOH solution to trap CO 2. Each of the treatment was replicated 12 times. Three soil samples were discarded after analysis for NH 4 and NO 3-N after 0, 5, 10 and 15 days of incubation showing significant decrease in nitrification rate with decreased CO 2 level. Organic matter added in the form of farm manure enhanced nitrification rate especially in KOH treated container.

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  • Haroon Shahzad & Muhammad Iqbal & Atif Javed & Sarvet Jehan, 2015. "Nitrification dynamics in soil due to variation in Co 2 level," Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences, CyberLeninka;Редакция журнала Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences, vol. 38(2), pages 15-19.
    • Handle: RePEc:scn:031261:16082015
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