Integrating compost and foliar boron nutrition with mineral nitrogen fertilization improves productivity, quality, and nutrient acquisition of sugar beet
Seadh, A., Abdelhameed, A., Mosaad, I. (2024). Integrating compost and foliar boron nutrition with mineral nitrogen fertilization improves productivity, quality, and nutrient acquisition of sugar beet. EKB Journal Management System, 64(2), 411-422. doi: 10.21608/ejss.2024.254384.1699
Ali K. Seadh; Ahmed Salah Abdelhameed; Ibrahim S. M. Mosaad. "Integrating compost and foliar boron nutrition with mineral nitrogen fertilization improves productivity, quality, and nutrient acquisition of sugar beet". EKB Journal Management System, 64, 2, 2024, 411-422. doi: 10.21608/ejss.2024.254384.1699
Seadh, A., Abdelhameed, A., Mosaad, I. (2024). 'Integrating compost and foliar boron nutrition with mineral nitrogen fertilization improves productivity, quality, and nutrient acquisition of sugar beet', EKB Journal Management System, 64(2), pp. 411-422. doi: 10.21608/ejss.2024.254384.1699
Seadh, A., Abdelhameed, A., Mosaad, I. Integrating compost and foliar boron nutrition with mineral nitrogen fertilization improves productivity, quality, and nutrient acquisition of sugar beet. EKB Journal Management System, 2024; 64(2): 411-422. doi: 10.21608/ejss.2024.254384.1699

Integrating compost and foliar boron nutrition with mineral nitrogen fertilization improves productivity, quality, and nutrient acquisition of sugar beet

Egyptian Journal of Soil Science
Article 5, Volume 64, Issue 2, June 2024, Page 411-422  XML PDF (1.41 MB)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ejss.2024.254384.1699
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Authors
Ali K. Seadh1; Ahmed Salah Abdelhameedorcid 2; Ibrahim S. M. Mosaad email orcid 1
1Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition Research Department - Soil, Water and Environment Research Institute - Agricultural Research Center
2Department of Soils and Water, Faculty of Agriculture, Damietta University, New Damietta
Abstract
Adequate and balanced crop nutrition is essential for realizing yield potential of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.). Over-reliance on the mineral nitrogen (N) fertilizers poses environmental risks, while boron (B) deficiency also limits productivity. Field studies were conducted over two seasons to evaluate combinations of mineral N fertilizer, compost, and foliar B nutrition on sugar beet. Treatments included four compost-mineral N ratios (100% recommended nitrogen dose (RND) as urea, 75% RND + 25% RND as compost, 50% RND + 50% RND as compost, and 100% RND as compost) and four foliar B regimes (0, Milano 15%, Borax 11%, and Boric acid 17% B sprays). Integrating compost supplying 25-50% N enhanced root and sugar yields over sole urea, likely by providing balanced nutrition. Foliar B increased yields, with the maximum at Boric acid 17% B indicating sub-optimal crop B status. Boric acid spraying combined with higher mineral N increased yields synergistically. Incorporating compost improves quality parameters like sucrose content and sugar recovery. Foliar B augmented the quality response, benefiting sucrose accumulation and purity through physiological regulation. An integrated nutrient strategy combining compost and foliar B with mineral N is suggested for promoting productivity and quality in sugar beet.
Keywords
Sugar beet; compost; foliar boron; mineral nitrogen; yield; quality
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