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Reactivating the Potential of Lima Bean ( Phaseolus lunatus ) for Enhancing Soil Quality and Sustainable Soil Ecosystem Stability

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  • Mukhtar Iderawumi Abdulraheem

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
    Henan International Joint Laboratory of Laser Technology in Agriculture Science, Zhengzhou 450002, China
    State Key Laboratory of Wheat and Maize Crop Science, Zhengzhou 450002, China
    Department of Agricultural Science, Oyo State College of Education, P.M.B. 001, Lanlate 202001, Nigeria)

  • Abiodun Yusuff Moshood

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
    Henan International Joint Laboratory of Laser Technology in Agriculture Science, Zhengzhou 450002, China
    State Key Laboratory of Wheat and Maize Crop Science, Zhengzhou 450002, China)

  • Linze Li

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
    Henan International Joint Laboratory of Laser Technology in Agriculture Science, Zhengzhou 450002, China
    State Key Laboratory of Wheat and Maize Crop Science, Zhengzhou 450002, China)

  • Lateef Bamidele Taiwo

    (Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Moor Plantation, P.M.B. 5029, Ibadan 200254, Nigeria)

  • Adedayo Omowumi Oyedele

    (Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Moor Plantation, P.M.B. 5029, Ibadan 200254, Nigeria)

  • Emmanuel Ezaka

    (Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Moor Plantation, P.M.B. 5029, Ibadan 200254, Nigeria)

  • Hongjun Chen

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
    Henan International Joint Laboratory of Laser Technology in Agriculture Science, Zhengzhou 450002, China
    State Key Laboratory of Wheat and Maize Crop Science, Zhengzhou 450002, China)

  • Aitazaz A. Farooque

    (Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3, Canada
    Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Prince Edward Island, St Peter’s Bay, PE C1A 4P3, Canada)

  • Vijaya Raghavan

    (Department of Bioresource Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Studies, McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3V9, Canada)

  • Jiandong Hu

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
    Henan International Joint Laboratory of Laser Technology in Agriculture Science, Zhengzhou 450002, China
    State Key Laboratory of Wheat and Maize Crop Science, Zhengzhou 450002, China)

Abstract

Background : This study explores the role of leguminous crops like lima bean in enhancing soil quality and ecosystem stability. Despite existing studies on agronomic aspects, there is a significant research gap on its impact on soil organic matter level, microbial activity, soil health, and nutrient availability. Therefore, this study examines the capacity of lima bean to reactivate soil quality, focusing on its impact on soil organic matter level, microbial activity, soil health, and nutrient availability. Methods : The experimental area was set up in 2023 using three replicates and a randomized block design. Two treatments were used: lima bean-planted plots and control plots with various weeds and without lima bean. Post-harvest soil samples were collected from various agroecological zones and sterilely packed, and physical, chemical, and biological indices were examined. Results : lima bean significantly affected nutrients, enzymes, soil microbial respiration, and other markers. Amylase activity (0.41**) was positively correlated with urease activity (0.73**), while dehydrogenase activity positively correlated with both. Dehydrogenase activity was negatively correlated with total nitrogen (0.66**) and sulfur (0.60**). Lima bean significantly affected soil quality, with all locations showing higher ratings (55–77%) than wild land, except for location D (Ilora). A total of 70% of total nitrogen variation may be attributed to soil quality (r 2 = 0.696). Lima bean enhanced soil quality, potentially enhancing productivity and reducing dependence on inorganic nitrogen inputs. Conclusions : The symbiotic relationship between lima bean and nitrogen-fixing bacteria improves nutrient cycling, enhancing agricultural productivity and environmental conservation. Future research should explore the economic viability of integrating lima bean into crop rotations or agroforestry systems for sustainable agricultural practices, providing valuable information for farmers.

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  • Mukhtar Iderawumi Abdulraheem & Abiodun Yusuff Moshood & Linze Li & Lateef Bamidele Taiwo & Adedayo Omowumi Oyedele & Emmanuel Ezaka & Hongjun Chen & Aitazaz A. Farooque & Vijaya Raghavan & Jiandong H, 2024. "Reactivating the Potential of Lima Bean ( Phaseolus lunatus ) for Enhancing Soil Quality and Sustainable Soil Ecosystem Stability," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 14(7), pages 1-16, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:14:y:2024:i:7:p:976-:d:1420501
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