Table 2.
Influence of selected fungicides on activity of phosphatase in black clay soil after 10 days
| Fungicide concentration (kg ha−1) | Tebuconazole | Coppe hydroxide |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 280 ± 4.52f (100) | 280 ± 4.52f (100) |
| 1.0 | 370 ± 3.48d (132) | 420 ± 3.62d (142) |
| 2.5 | 620 ± 2.94c (221) | 610 ± 2.97c (217) |
| 5.0 | 900 ± 0.87a (321) | 870 ± 0.91a (310) |
| 7.5 | 730 ± 2.16b (260) | 710 ± 2.42b (253) |
| 10.0 | 300 ± .22e (107) | 430 ± 0.68e (153) |
µg of p-nitrophenol (PNP) g−1 soil formed after 24 h incubation with p-nitro phenyl phosphate (PNPP)
Figures in parentheses indicate relative production percentages
Means, in each column, followed by the same letter are not significantly different (P ≤ 0.05) from each other according to Duncan’s multiple range (DMR) test