Table 2 Chemicals used in conventional farming system for different crops.
From: Effect of type of farming practices on the soil carbon sequestration and yield of some crops
Fertilizer | Typology | Maize | Tomato | Faba bean | Potato |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NH4NO3-equivalent, kg ha− 1 | Fertilizer | 283.2 | 372 | 120 | 264 |
P-equivalent, kg ha− 1 | Fertilizer | 79.2 | 180 | 72 | 192 |
K-equivalent, kg ha− 1 | Fertilizer | 72 | 108 | 72 | 192 |
NPK(12-12.36 + TE), kg ha− 1 | Fertilizer | 12 | 24 | 0 | 36 |
Ammonia nitrate 20.6%, kg ha− 1 | Fertilizer | 120 | 144 | 24 | 144 |
Urea fertilizer, kg ha− 1 | Fertilizer | 144 | 72 | 0 | 120 |
Magnesium sulphate, kg ha− 1 | Fertilizer | 84 | 79.2 | 24 | 144 |
Somethion 50% E.C, L ha− 1 | Insecticide | 3.6 | 4.8 | 0 | 4.8 |
Chlorzan 48% E.C, L ha− 1 | Insecticide | 0 | 3.6 | 0 | 4.8 |
Chemidazed 50%, L ha− 1 | Insecticide | 4.8 | 4.8 | 2.4 | 4.8 |
Brims 2.5% FS, L ha− 1 | Insecticide | 2.4 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 2.4 |