Long term effects of lime and micronutrients on soil and leaf analysis and yield of soybeans grown on a Greenville soil

Autor: M. B. Parker, C. O. Plank, J. E. Ethredge, R. B. Moss
Rok vydání: 1980
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Zdroj: Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 11:297-316
ISSN: 1532-2416
0010-3624
Popis: Soil pH has a marked effect on the availability of micronutrients, but information is somewhat limited on soil pH and micronutrient interaction effects on soybeans. A 5‐year study, involving lime and micronutrient treatments, was conducted on a Greenville sandy clay loam (Rhodic Paleudult) to study the effects of these variables on soybean yield and leaf composition. Lime was applied at the initiation of the study (1970) and micronutrients were applied annually. Dolomitic limestone rates of 2240, 4480, and 8960 kg/ha increased the initial soil pH (6.1) .3, .6, and .8 units, respectively. Over the 5‐year period, one application of 2240–4480 kg/ha maintained the soil pH between 6.0 and 6.5. Extractable P, K, B, Cu, Mn, and Zn were not affected by increased soil pH, but extractable Ca and Mg were increased. Increases in soil B, Cu, and Zn were obtained by application of the element, however, in general two or more applications were required before increases were reflected by soil tests. Leaf B, Cu, ...
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