Home⇛Isabela State University Linker The Journal of Emerging Research in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry⇛vol. 4 no. 1 (2024)

Agrilime and Effective Microorganisms as Growth and Yield Enhancer of Soybean (Glycine max L.)

Angelica L. Cablinan

Discipline: agricultural sciences

 

Abstract:

Soil health is a fundamental component of sustainable agriculture, directly influencing crop productivity, nutrient availability, and overall plant health. This study on soybean, using agrilime and effective microorganisms as growth and yield enhancers, was conducted at the experiment area of Quirino State University, Maddela, Quirino, from February 1, 2023, to June 2, 2023. Specifically, it evaluated the effects of different treatments on the growth and yield of soybeans and assessed which treatment combinations achieved the highest return on investment and enhanced the chemical properties of the soil. The study was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four replications and six treatment combinations. The application of 2 bags 16-20-0 ha -1 + 7,500 ml EM ha-1 + 500 kg Agrilime ha-1 significantly affected the growth and yield of soybean, as well as the chemical properties of the soil in terms of soil pH, nitrogen, available phosphorus, and available potassium. These farm input combinations are potential nutrient management practices to obtain maximum yield in soybean production on acidic soil. This nutrient management practice may not only improve growth and yield but also enhance the chemical properties of the soil.



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