Table 3.
Influence of selected fungicides on the activity of phosphatase in red sandy loam soil after 10 days
| Fungicide concentration (kg ha−1) | Tebuconazole | Copper hydroxide |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 190 ± 3.14f (100) | 190 ± 1.35f (100) |
| 1.0 | 310 ± 2.42d (163) | 350 ± 1.28d (183) |
| 2.5 | 480 ± 3.62b (252) | 490 ± 3.46c (257) |
| 5.0 | 890 ± 2.47a (468) | 840 ± 0.84a (442) |
| 7.5 | 670 ± 1.86c (352) | 610 ± 0.48b (321) |
| 10.0 | 240 ± 1.64e (126) | 290 ± 0.96e (152) |
µg of p-nitrophenol (PNP) g−1 soil formed after 24 h incubation with p-nitrophenyl 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