Table 5.
Influence of selected fungicides on urease activity in red sandy loam soil after 10 days
| Fungicide concentration (kg ha−1) | Tebuconazole | Copper hydroxide |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 300 ± 1.94f (100) | 300 ± 2.42f (100) |
| 1.0 | 490 ± 1.72d (163) | 430 ± 2.62d (143) |
| 2.5 | 580 ± 1.29c (193) | 570 ± 0.85c (190) |
| 5.0 | 910 ± 1.93a (303) | 770 ± 2.48a (256) |
| 7.5 | 690 ± 2.56b (230) | 680 ± 1.91b (226) |
| 10.0 | 420 ± 3.62e (140) | 470 ± 0.74e (156) |
µg ammonia g−1 soil formed after 30 min incubation at 37 °C with urea
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