The Effect of Tobacco Waste Application on the Physical and Chemical Properties of Alkaline Soils

Kenan KILIÇ; Kadir SALTALI

Article Details

The Effect of Tobacco Waste Application on the Physical and Chemical Properties of Alkaline Soils

Authors:

Kenan KILIÇ | Kadir SALTALI

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry 2002 Vol.26 Issue 2, pp.87-91

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2002

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000809492

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6173

pISSN:

1300-011X

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Abstract:

 

This study was conducted to (i) determine the effect of tobacco waste application on the soil structure stability (SS), hydraulic conductivity (HC), bulk density, exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP), sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), and electrolyte concentration of alkaline soils, and (ii) observe the possibility of using tobacco waste for the reclamation of alkaline soils. The study was designed in randomized complete blocks with three replications and tobacco waste was applied at a rate of 0, 0.5, 1.5, 2.0 ton/ha to each block. The hydraulic conductivity and structure stability of the alkaline soils studied were substantially improved with increased rates of tobacco waste application. Bulk density, ESP and SAR were reduced with the same application. Although the reduction in ESP values was not statistically significant (P < 0.05), SAR values were significant (P < 0.05). Similarly, tobacco waste application decreased the pH  (P < 0.01) and exchangeable Na (P < 0.05); however, soil electrical conductivity (P < 0.01), CaCO3 (P < 0.05), exchangeable Ca and Mg (P < 0.05) and organic matter content (P < 0.05) were increased. Statistical analyses of soil testing data after the application of tobacco waste revealed that SAR values were significantly correlated with SS and HC values. Tobacco waste enhanced the physical and chemical conditions, and increased the agricultural potential of the alkaline soils. Therefore, tobacco waste can be recommended for use on deserted alkaline agricultural fields.

 

This study was conducted to (i) determine the effect of tobacco waste application on the soil structure stability (SS), hydraulic conductivity (HC), bulk density, exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP), sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), and electrolyte concentration of alkaline soils, and (ii) observe the possibility of using tobacco waste for the reclamation of alkaline soils. The study was designed in randomized complete blocks with three replications and tobacco waste was applied at a rate of 0, 0.5, 1.5, 2.0 ton/ha to each block. The hydraulic conductivity and structure stability of the alkaline soils studied were substantially improved with increased rates of tobacco waste application. Bulk density, ESP and SAR were reduced with the same application. Although the reduction in ESP values was not statistically significant (P < 0.05), SAR values were significant (P < 0.05). Similarly, tobacco waste application decreased the pH  (P < 0.01) and exchangeable Na (P < 0.05); however, soil electrical conductivity (P < 0.01), CaCO3 (P < 0.05), exchangeable Ca and Mg (P < 0.05) and organic matter content (P < 0.05) were increased. Statistical analyses of soil testing data after the application of tobacco waste revealed that SAR values were significantly correlated with SS and HC values. Tobacco waste enhanced the physical and chemical conditions, and increased the agricultural potential of the alkaline soils. Therefore, tobacco waste can be recommended for use on deserted alkaline agricultural fields.

Article Details

The Effect of Tobacco Waste Application on the Physical and Chemical Properties of Alkaline Soils

Authors:

Kenan KILIÇ | Kadir SALTALI

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry 2002 Vol.26 Issue 2, pp.87-91

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2002

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000809492

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6173

pISSN:

1300-011X

Tobacco waste

exchangeable sodium percentage

sodium adsorption ratio

hydraulic conductivity

structure.

Issues

Article Details

The Effect of Tobacco Waste Application on the Physical and Chemical Properties of Alkaline Soils

Authors: Kenan KILIÇ | Kadir SALTALI

Publisher: TUBITAK

Journal: Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry 2002 Vol.26 Issue 2, pp.87-91

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2002

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2000809492

Frequency: Bimonthly

eISSN: 1303-6173

pISSN: 1300-011X

Tobacco waste

exchangeable sodium percentage

sodium adsorption ratio

hydraulic conductivity

structure.

Issues

Authors:

Kenan KILIÇ | Kadir SALTALI

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry 2002 Vol.26 Issue 2, pp.87-91

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2002

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000809492

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6173

pISSN:

1300-011X