Soybean yield response to sulfur and nitrogen additions across diverse U.S. environments

Brooks, Keren; Mourtzinis, Spyridon; Conley, Shawn P.; Reiter, Mark S.; Gaska, John; Holshouser, David Lee; Irby, T.; Kleinjan, Jonathan; Knott, Carrie A.; Lee, Chad; Lindsey, Laura E.; Naeve, Seth L.; Ross, Jeremy; Singh, Maninder P.; Vann, Rachel; Matcham, Emma G.

doi:10.1002/agj2.21216

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“…Similar to our study, previous studies comparing soil environment between responsive and nonresponsive sites have reported inconsistency in crop response to S application (DeSutter et al., 2014; Gaibor, 2021; Kaiser & Kim, 2013). Likewise, an evaluation of soybean response to S in 10 states across diverse environments found that soil and environmental factors were poor predictors of soybean yield response to S fertilization (Brooks et al., 2022).…”

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Ohio grain crop response to sulfur fertilization

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Continuous declines in atmospheric sulfur (S) deposition along with increased S removal rates with crop harvest has the potential to lead to S deficiency in Ohio field crops. As a result, S fertilization has become more common over the past decade.However, the extent of S deficiency is unknown, as inherent soil properties and management practices influence S availability and uptake. We conducted 96 replicated trials, from 2013 to 2021 to (1) examine the response of corn (Zea mays L.), soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr], and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) to S application on a wide range of Ohio soils and differing management practices and (2) determine the ability of Mehlich-3 extractable S in soil, leaf S, and grain S concentrations to predict grain yield response to S fertilizer. Our results showed limited grain yield increases to S fertilization with an overall response rate of 7.3% (4 of 50 corn trials, 3 of 34 soybean trials, and 0 of 12 wheat trials). Sulfur fertilization increased leaf and grain S concentrations by 19.4% and 12% in corn, by 22.2% and 7.7% in soybean, and by 41.7% and 0% in wheat, respectively. These increases in leaf or grain S concentrations were not directly related to yield responses. Diagnostic tools of Mehlich-3 soil S, leaf S, and grain S concentrations failed to predict yield response to S. We conclude that S deficiency is not widespread in Ohio soils and that optimizing grain crop production does not currently require S fertilization. INTRODUCTIONSulfur (S) is essential for numerous plant processes but has not been traditionally applied to agricultural soils in the Midwest (Dick et al., 2008). Historically, relatively large rates of S were supplied from atmospheric deposition in readily available forms for plant absorption (Dick et al., 2008

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Ohio grain crop response to sulfur fertilization

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“…Studies that examine the extent and magnitude of crop response to S fertilization (e.g., Brooks et al., 2022; de Borja Reis et al., 2021; Goyal et al., 2021) should consider the application of granular P fertilizers prior to the crop being studied as a possible factor obviating the need for, or reducing crop response to, direct S fertilization. Dismissing the potential contribution of P fertilizers to satisfy the S needs of crops, seems unwise given that when applied at a rate to replace grain P removal of both crops in a corn and soybean rotation, the P fertilizers can supply 50% or more of grain S removal of the subsequent crop.…”

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“…The occurrence of S deficiency in the Midwest in the last 20 years (Casteel et al., 2019; Kim et al., 2013; Sawyer et al., 2015) is purported to be primarily due to the reduction in atmospheric S deposition with implementation of the USEPA Clean Air Act and its amendments enacted in 1990 (Hinckley & Driscoll, 2022; Nopmongcol et al., 2019). Despite lesser S deposition, crop response to S fertilization has been inconsistent with several studies showing infrequent responses (Brooks et al., 2022; de Borja Reis et al., 2021; Fleuridor et al., 2023). In addition to atmospheric deposition, S may be provided by the mineralization of soil organic matter (Eriksen, 2008) or the incidental application of S in other fertilizers, particularly P fertilizers (Dick et al., 2008).…”

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“…Despite lesser S deposition, crop response to S fertilization has been inconsistent with several studies showing infrequent responses (Brooks et al, 2022;de Borja Reis et al, 2021;Fleuridor et al, 2023). In addition to atmospheric deposition, S may be provided by the mineralization of soil organic matter (Eriksen, 2008) or the incidental application of S in other fertilizers, particularly P fertilizers (Dick et al, 2008).…”

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Potentially significant amounts of sulfate‐S found in phosphorus fertilizers

Camberato,

Li,

Nielsen

2023

Crop Forage & Turfgrass Mgmt

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The occurrence of S deficiency in Midwest crops in the past 20 years is likely a result of the consistent decline of atmospheric S deposition during this time period. In the absence of intentional S fertilization, crops utilize SO4‐S mineralized from soil organic matter and potentially also the incidental application of S in non‐S fertilizers. Based on the analysis of hundreds of P fertilizer samples in 2021 and 2022 we found monoammonium phosphate (MAP), diammonium phosphate (DAP), triple superphosphate (TSP), and ammonium polyphosphate (APP) had SO4‐S concentrations of 1.88 ± 0.35, 1.80 ± 0.30, 1.66 ± 0.27, and 0.61 ± 0.18% SO4‐S (mean ± standard deviation). If MAP, DAP, and TSP are applied to replace P removal of average yielding corn (Zea mays L.) and soybean (Glycine max L.) crops grown in rotation, SO4‐S applied by MAP, DAP, and TSP at median and 3rd quartile values would be 4.0 to 4.6 lb SO4‐S acre−1, approximately equivalent to ∼42 to 52% of the S removed in the grain of a single crop. If used as a starter fertilizer (5 gal acre−1) APP would apply <0.4 lb acre‐1, <4% of grain S removal. The crop availability of SO4‐S in P fertilizers is conditional on the timing of their application relative to crop need, soil properties, and rainfall in addition to the amount of S applied. The contribution of P fertilizers to S cycling in environmental studies should also be considered.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

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“…Increases in yield of crops will usually enhance nitrogen (N) requirements due to onward crop N demand (Adhikari et al, 2021;Brooks et al, 2022). While higher N requirements of crops are generally correlated with higher yield potential, the response to applied N also depends of the soil N status and its Abbreviations: AE, agronomic efficiency; ANR, apparent nitrogen recovery; CI, cropping intensity; DAE, days after emergence; EC, electrical conductivity; LCCI, leaf chlorophyll content index; LWP, leaf water potential; NUE, nitrogen use efficiency; SP, solute potential; SW, southwestern; SWC, soil water content.…”

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Early sowing increases nitrogen use efficiency of sunflower in wet clay soils

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Early sowing increases yield potential of sunflower on wet, saline clay soils but the effects on nitrogen (N) requirements have not been determined. In a 2-year study on a drainable field with wet, saline clay soils in southwestern coastal Bangladesh, we investigated nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) and yield responses to N rates (0, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 and 210 kg ha −1 ) for zero-till sunflower cv. Hysun-33 sown from November 30 (early) to December 30 (late). Early sowing produced highest seed yield (3.59 ton ha −1 ) and oil yield (1400 kg ha −1 ) at 150 kg N ha −1 . Delayed sowing (December 15-December 30) reduced seed and oil yields by 4%-15% and 7%-18%, respectively. In late sowing, crops suffered from multiple stresses (soil-water deficit, salinity, and heat), which decreased yields. The N fertilizer requirement in late sowing was higher (180 kg ha −1 ) to achieve maximum yield, yet the yield was lower than from earlier sowing. Compared with nil N supply, the rates of 60-150 kg N ha −1 increased seed and oil yields of the early-sown sunflower by 1.3-3.3 times and 1.2-2.9 times, respectively, whereas the rates of 180-210 kg N ha −1 decreased seed and oil yields by 2%-5% and 7%-14%, respectively. Higher net profit (US$764) was also achieved from earlier sowing with 150 kg N ha −1 . We conclude that under wet and saline clay soils, higher sunflower yield in early sowing is attributable to lower stress that increased NUE and decreased N requirement.

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Soybean yield response to sulfur and nitrogen additions across diverse U.S. environments

Cited by 12 publications

References 30 publications

Ohio grain crop response to sulfur fertilization

Ohio grain crop response to sulfur fertilization

Potentially significant amounts of sulfate‐S found in phosphorus fertilizers

Early sowing increases nitrogen use efficiency of sunflower in wet clay soils

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