ISSN:
1432-0789
Keywords:
Long-term experiment
;
Organic fertilization
;
Soil organic matter
;
Particle-size fractions
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Geosciences
,
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Summary The concentrations of organic C and total N in five different particle-size fractions were studied under different mineral and organic fertilizer regimens by examining soil samples from the 34-year-old soil-formation pot experiment Hu 3 in Rostock. The C and N concentrations were generally highest in the clay fraction and decreased in the order medium silt 〉fine silt 〉coarse silt and sand. For nearly all years and size fractions the following order was obtained for C and N concentrations under the various fertilizer regimens: Compost 〉farmyard manure 〉straw + mineral fertilizer 〉mineral fertilizer. The various particle-size fractions and fertilizer regimens differed in the development of soil organic matter levels. Consequently, characteristic redistributions were found in the proportions of C and N in the various particle-size fractions, particularly after organic fertilizer was no longer applied (years 20–34). This experimental phase was characterized by decreased organic C and increased total N concentrations, and increased proportions of C and N in the clay-size at the expense of the sand fractions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00337346
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