ISSN:
1573-5036
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Summary Data from a series of ten experiments show that responses to potash fertilizers leading to an improved return from nitrogenous fertilization will occur where the soil pH is 4.9 or lower. Potassium concentrations below 1.75% in first leaf with bud and 1.57% in third leaf are a clear indication that lack of potassium is limiting yield. The visual symptoms of potassium deficiency are described and the out-ward response to potash fertilizer application reported. Yield responses follow the rehabilitation of the maintenance foliage in which photosynthetic activity creates the constituent materials for the crop. The level of potassium application must be related to the crop yield and the full benefit of potassium cannot be achieved unless other nutrients, particularly phosphate, are not limiting.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01928492
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