Response of Maize (<i>Zea Mays</i> L.) to Phosphorus Fertilizers in Two Alfisols with Contrasting Phosphorus Availabilities and Sorption Capacities

Duminda, D. M. S.; Kumaragamage, Darshani; Indraratne, S. P.

doi:10.1080/00103624.2018.1455851

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“…In addition, soils at RECM (Alfisols) have an inherently higher P sorption capacity than at HREC (Ultisols), leading to a slower increase in STP at RECM than at HREC. Duminda et al (2018) also reported a slower increase in STP levels for soils with higher P sorption capacities. Our findings also corroborate other studies broadly suggesting that STP responses are strongly influenced by clay content and soil type (Quintero et al, 1999;Havlin et al, 2005;Rubio et al, 2008;Duminda et al, 2018).…”

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confidence: 84%

“…Our study was conducted under rainfed conditions; therefore, soil moisture status might also have contributed to the variations in yield responses. Furthermore, variations in rainfall can contribute to considerable yield differences and can mask the effects of fertilizer applications (Duminda et al, 2018). A study from Bélanger et al (2000) reported that higher R 2 values were associated with irrigated rather than nonirrigated Table 4.…”

Section: Critical Annual P and K Application Ratesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilizer Rate Verification for a Corn–Wheat–Soybean Rotation System in Tennessee

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Soil test-based fertilizer recommendations are necessary for profitable farming without adversely affecting the environment. The University of Tennessee (UT) stopped recommending P and K fertilizers in 2008 for soils with high Mehlich-1 P and K levels because they were unprofitable. However, commercial laboratories tend to recommend higher fertilizer rates than UT, despite equivalent soil test results. To address this discrepancy, field trials were conducted from 2009 to 2015 for a corn (Zea mays L.)wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)-soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] rotation on low-to medium-testing soils at UT's Research and Education Centers at Milan and Springfield. Our specific objectives were to (i) evaluate yield responses to P and K rates; (ii) determine critical fertilizer rates, critical soil test P (STP), and soil test K (STK) levels, and critical grain P and K removals for maximum productivity; and (iii) examine the response of STP and STK levels to fertilizer P and K rates. We evaluated five rates of P (0-118 kg ha-1) and K (0-186 kg ha-1) fertilizers. Since 2013, significant yield responses to P and K fertilization were frequent, except no response to K was seen at Milan during the entire study period. Application of >59 kg ha-1 P resulted in high soil P levels over time at both locations but the highest K rate (186 kg ha-1) brought soils from a low to only a medium level. Critical fertilizer rates and soil test levels corroborated UT's current recommendations for maximum yield.

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Section: Soil Test P Response To Annual P Fertilizationmentioning

confidence: 84%

Section: Critical Annual P and K Application Ratesmentioning

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Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilizer Rate Verification for a Corn–Wheat–Soybean Rotation System in Tennessee

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“…This indicates that SOC and N are affected by factors other than crop residue biomass such as variations in rainfall, soil moisture, etc. (Bradford et al., 2008; Singh et al., 2019a; Duminda, Kumaragamage, & Indraratne, 2018). Nafziger and Dunker (2011) study showed a lack of correlation between SOC levels and corn yields demonstrating that reasons of SOC changes can be complex and may not be closely and solely related to crop management.…”

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“…However, corn yield at Milan was only two‐fold higher than that at Springfield, indicating a two‐fold increase in grain P concentration at Milan compared with Springfield. Additionally, soil test P responses are dependent on clay content and soil type (Duminda et al., 2018, Rubio, Cabello, Gutierrez Boem, & Munaro, 2008). Soils at Milan (Alfisols) have characteristically higher P sorption capacity than at Springfield (Ultisols), leading to a slower increase in soil test P at Milan than at Springfield (Duminda et al., 2018; Singh et al., 2019a).…”

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Long‐term influence of phosphorus fertilization on organic carbon and nitrogen in soil aggregates under no‐till corn–wheat–soybean rotations

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The role of P availability on soil C sequestration is poorly understood in no‐tillage production. The objective of this study was to examine the long‐term phosphorus (P) fertilization effect on soil organic C (SOC), N, and C:N ratio in soil aggregates at different depths in no‐till corn (Zea mays L.)‐wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)‐soybean (Glycine max L.) rotations. The experiment was conducted on low to medium P soils at Springfield and Milan, TN during 2013–2015 from 0–15 cm and from 0–5, 5–10, 10–15, and 15–30 cm in 2018 using Latin square design with five replications of five P rates (0, 29, 59, 88, and 117 kg P ha−1) applied annually. Bulk soil and aggregate sizes > 2, 0.25–2, 0.053–0.25, and < 0.053 mm were analyzed for SOC and N. Phosphorus rate of 88 kg ha−1 resulted in high soil testing P and had higher SOC and N than all other treatments on low P soil. However, over‐application of P at 117 kg ha−1 decreased SOC on low P soil. No response of SOC or N to P fertilization was observed on medium P soil. Application of 29 kg P ha−1 increased large macroaggregate (> 2 mm) weight. Concentrations of SOC and N were higher in microaggregates (0.053–0.25 mm) than the other aggregates. In conclusion, SOC and N stocks are increased on low P soils with appropriate P application, which is crucial for simultaneous improvements of soil C sequestration and crop yield.

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“…Plants that absorb phosphorus and potassium proportionally in the vegetative phase promote root development, increase plant resistance to drought, and improve seed quality, seed weight, and yield [30,31]. Other studies have also shown that phosphorus and potassium significantly increase maize growth and production [32][33][34][35][36] as well as Nitrogen [37,38]. The application of phosphorus to the soil can increase available P, plant P uptake, growth and maize production [39,40].…”

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Enhancing the maize growth and production by applying the phosphorus and potassium nutrients in inceptisol of Langkat Regency

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Batubara

Aryati

et al. 2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Inceptisol is one of the soil types covering the Langkat Regency. Unfortunately, the soil has low chemical fertility and is characterized by a small part of macronutrients. To support the maize growth in inceptisol, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are the primary required nutrients. Hence, applying inorganic fertilizer is one of the strategies to solve this issue. This study was conducted at Sei Bingai District, Langkat Regency, from July to November 2021. This study aims to analyze the effect of phosphorus and potassium on the maize growth and production of inceptisol. This study was arranged by Non-Factorial Randomize Complete Block Design with seven treatments and four replications. These treatments are consist of: PK 0 (control), PK 1 (standard fertilization), PK 2 (50 % PK plus dose + 75 % standard fertilization), PK 3 (100 % PK plus dose + 75 % standard fertilization), PK 4 (150 % PK plus dose + 75% standard fertilization), PK 5 (100 % PK plus dose + 50 % standard fertilization), PK 6 (150 % PK plus dose + 50 % standard fertilization). The results show that the PK 5 and PK 6 treatments contribute to the highest maize production by 9.300 kg/ha and the highest Relative Agronomy Effectiveness (RAE) value, 147 %. Fertilization dose of 10 kg ha−1 PK Plus + 50 % standard fertilization is recommended for corn cultivation and is very economically feasible.

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Response of Maize (Zea Mays L.) to Phosphorus Fertilizers in Two Alfisols with Contrasting Phosphorus Availabilities and Sorption Capacities

Cited by 4 publications

References 24 publications

Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilizer Rate Verification for a Corn–Wheat–Soybean Rotation System in Tennessee

Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilizer Rate Verification for a Corn–Wheat–Soybean Rotation System in Tennessee

Long‐term influence of phosphorus fertilization on organic carbon and nitrogen in soil aggregates under no‐till corn–wheat–soybean rotations

Enhancing the maize growth and production by applying the phosphorus and potassium nutrients in inceptisol of Langkat Regency

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