Enzymatic activities and microbial biomass in soil as influenced by metalaxyl residues |
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Authors: | Premasis Sukul |
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Institution: | Department of Agricultural Biochemistry, F/Agriculture, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, P. O.: Krishi Viswavidyalaya Mohanpur, Dist. Nadia 741 252, West Bengal, India |
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Abstract: | A laboratory experiment was conducted to study the impact of metalaxyl application at different concentration levels on microbial biomass and the biochemical activities in soil. A dissipation study of metalaxyl highlighted 52.5-56.8% loss of metalaxyl due to the presence of microbial activity. However, a small but significant decline in microbial biomass was observed on 60 d of incubation period. Metalaxyl showed a highly significant effect in decreasing total N and organic C content in soil from 0 to 30 d of incubation. Dehydrogenase, phosphatase, urease, arylsulphatase and β-glucosidase activities were monitored in metalaxyl treated soils. Except urease, all the enzymatic activities initially increased and then decreased. Urease activity showed a continuous gradual decrease throughout the experimental period. Thus, metalaxyl might influence the growth and development of crop-plants, since it has direct impact on nutrient recycling and energy flow in soil. |
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Keywords: | Metalaxyl Dissipation Microbial biomass Enzymatic activity Total nitrogen and organic carbon |
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