Publications Archive - Potash for Life

Potash fertilization for enhancing the productivity of pearlmillet-safflower sequence under dryland condition

The paper, “Potash fertilization for enhancing the productivity of pearlmillet-safflower sequence under dryland condition” was published in the International Journal of Chemical Studies 8(2): 2958-2963, 2020. Authored by N.B. More, V.M. Amrutsagar, A.B. Pawar and G.R. Charry, the research (part of the ‘Potash for Life’ project) demonstrates how application of potash results in higher yields of dryland crops pearlmillet and safflower.

Large-scale demo plot trial project of potash fertilization for increased yield and profitability for smallholder soybean fields in India

The paper, “Large-scale demo plot trial project of potash fertilization for increased yield and profitability for smallholder soybean fields in India” was published in International Journal of Agricultural Extension 7(02):159-170, 2019. Authored by Joachim B. Nachmansohn, Patricia Imas, and Surinder K. Bansal, the research (part of the ‘Potash for Life’ project) summarizes the results from field demonstrations of the response of soybean to potash fertilizer application.

Response in Maize to Applied Potassium: Results from Field Demonstrations in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra

The paper, “Response in Maize to Applied Potassium : Results from Field Demonstrations in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra” was published in Indian Journal of Fertilisers 15 (7): 768-776, July 2019. Authored by Surinder Kumar Bansal, Patricia Imas, Bhisham Pal and Joachim Nachmansohn, the research (part of the ‘Potash for Life’ project) summarizes the results from field demonstrations of the response of Maize to applying potash fertilizer.

Effect of Potash Fertilization on Potato Yields in States of West Bengal and Jammu & Kashmir

The paper, “Effect of Potash Fertilization on Potato Yields in States of West Bengal and Jammu & Kashmir” was published in Indian Journal of Fertilisers 15 (5) : 578-583, May 2019. Authored by Surinder Kumar Bansal, Patricia Imas, Joachim Nachmansohn and Bhisham Pal, the research (part of the ‘Potash for Life’ project) summarizes the benefit to potatoes of applying potash fertilizer.

Fertilizing Indian Rice Plots with Potash

Results from Hundreds of Locations Across the States of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal Agriculture forms the backbone of India’s economy; however, declining soil fertility is directly impacting crop productivity. The appropriate application of fertilizer is a key factor in enhancing soil fertility and productivity and for overcoming potassium […]

Assessing the Impact of Balanced Use of Inorganic Fertilizers in Rice-Wheat Cropping System in Bihar

The paper, “Assessing the Impact of Balanced Use of Inorganic Fertilizers in Rice-Wheat Cropping System: An Effective Strategy for Enhancing Income of Farmers in Bihar, India” was recently published in EC Agriculture journal. It summarises the impact assessment that was performed by Dr H.N. Singh from the Dept. of Agri Economics, GBPUAT, Pantnagar, India on the […]

The Impact of Potassium Fertilization on Sugarcane Yields: A Comprehensive Experiment of Pairwise Demonstration Plots in Uttar Pradesh, India

Degradation of soil fertility due to significant nutrient demands by crops and imbalanced fertiliser application is very common in the arable lands of Uttar Pradesh, India. While practices of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) application have been established and disseminated, potassium (K) crop and soil requirements are almost ignored. Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) is among the […]

Benefits of Potash Fertilization in Rice in Six States of India – Results from Field Demonstrations

This paper published in the Indian Journal of Fertilisers highlights the benefits of potash fertilization. Fertilizer-use is a key to sustenance of soil fertility and productivity, however a major decline in soil fertility has occurred due to continuous potassium depletion from soil with little or no replenishment from the external sources, adversely impacting India’s rice production. Potash for […]

Potash for Life – India, Since 2013

This infographic highlights some of the key achievements of the Potash for Life project since is started in India in 2013.

Nutrition and Health – the Importance of Potassium (in Hindi)

Minerals are inorganic substances, present in all body tissues and fluids. Their presence is required to maintain certain physical and chemical processes which are essential to life. For humans, potassium (K) is an essential macro mineral nutrient, and its importance to human health has been well recognized, with new studies continuing to emphasize its positive […]