Soil Fertility Dynamics of Hibiscus surattensis L. as Influenced by Bioinoculant Application Grown in Different Soil

Ronel Maximo; Felix M. Salas; Marilou M. Benitez; Deejay M. Lumanao; Rosario A. Salas

Soil Fertility Dynamics of Hibiscus surattensis L. as Influenced by Bioinoculant Application Grown in Different Soil

Abstract

Bioinoculants are introduced into the soil or rhizosphere to facilitate nutrient cycling, mineral solubilization, and phytohormone production that contribute to soil fertility and plant performance. Despite its ecological importance, there is a lack of research examining how bioinoculant application influences the soil chemical properties associated with its growth across different soil types. Hence, this study was conducted to determine the influenced of bioinoculants application to soil fertility dynamics of Hibiscus surattensis grown in different soil types. The study was carried out using a 2 x 8 Factorial Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD). Results indicated that soil pH decreased from the initial to the final measurement, with the control showing the highest pH. The application of Mykoplus resulted in significantly higher levels of organic matter (OM), nitrogen, and exchangeable potassium (K) compared to other treatments, with the highest effect observed in neutral soil. An interaction effect was observed for available phosphorus, which was significantly influenced by both soil type and bioinoculant application, with the highest levels recorded at 100% of the recommended fertilizer rate. To improve soil fertility dynamics, it is recommended to apply Mykoplus as a bioinoculant and to conduct similar studies on different crops to validate these results.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Soil Sciences and Plant Nutrition (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Ronel Maximo ^*
Philippines

Felix M. Salas This is me
Philippines

Marilou M. Benitez This is me
Philippines

Deejay M. Lumanao This is me
Philippines

Rosario A. Salas This is me
Philippines

Publication Date

June 30, 2026

Submission Date

March 27, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 11, 2026

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Year 2026 Volume: 10 Number: 1

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APA

Maximo, R., Salas, F. M., Benitez, M. M., Lumanao, D. M., & Salas, R. A. (2026). Soil Fertility Dynamics of Hibiscus surattensis L. as Influenced by Bioinoculant Application Grown in Different Soil. Eurasian Journal of Agricultural Research, 10(1), 75-86. https://izlik.org/JA32LP49ZF

AMA

1.Maximo R, Salas FM, Benitez MM, Lumanao DM, Salas RA. Soil Fertility Dynamics of Hibiscus surattensis L. as Influenced by Bioinoculant Application Grown in Different Soil. EJAR. 2026;10(1):75-86. https://izlik.org/JA32LP49ZF

Chicago

Maximo, Ronel, Felix M. Salas, Marilou M. Benitez, Deejay M. Lumanao, and Rosario A. Salas. 2026. “Soil Fertility Dynamics of Hibiscus Surattensis L. As Influenced by Bioinoculant Application Grown in Different Soil”. Eurasian Journal of Agricultural Research 10 (1): 75-86. https://izlik.org/JA32LP49ZF.

EndNote

Maximo R, Salas FM, Benitez MM, Lumanao DM, Salas RA (June 1, 2026) Soil Fertility Dynamics of Hibiscus surattensis L. as Influenced by Bioinoculant Application Grown in Different Soil. Eurasian Journal of Agricultural Research 10 1 75–86.

IEEE

[1]R. Maximo, F. M. Salas, M. M. Benitez, D. M. Lumanao, and R. A. Salas, “Soil Fertility Dynamics of Hibiscus surattensis L. as Influenced by Bioinoculant Application Grown in Different Soil”, EJAR, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 75–86, June 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA32LP49ZF

ISNAD

Maximo, Ronel - Salas, Felix M. - Benitez, Marilou M. - Lumanao, Deejay M. - Salas, Rosario A. “Soil Fertility Dynamics of Hibiscus Surattensis L. As Influenced by Bioinoculant Application Grown in Different Soil”. Eurasian Journal of Agricultural Research 10/1 (June 1, 2026): 75-86. https://izlik.org/JA32LP49ZF.

JAMA

1.Maximo R, Salas FM, Benitez MM, Lumanao DM, Salas RA. Soil Fertility Dynamics of Hibiscus surattensis L. as Influenced by Bioinoculant Application Grown in Different Soil. EJAR. 2026;10:75–86.

MLA

Maximo, Ronel, et al. “Soil Fertility Dynamics of Hibiscus Surattensis L. As Influenced by Bioinoculant Application Grown in Different Soil”. Eurasian Journal of Agricultural Research, vol. 10, no. 1, June 2026, pp. 75-86, https://izlik.org/JA32LP49ZF.

Vancouver

1.Ronel Maximo, Felix M. Salas, Marilou M. Benitez, Deejay M. Lumanao, Rosario A. Salas. Soil Fertility Dynamics of Hibiscus surattensis L. as Influenced by Bioinoculant Application Grown in Different Soil. EJAR [Internet]. 2026 Jun. 1;10(1):75-86. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA32LP49ZF