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Effect of Whey on Soil and Plant Growth 1
Author(s) -
Sharratt W. J.,
Peterson A. E.,
Calbert H. E.
Publication year - 1962
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1962.00021962005400040026x
Subject(s) - acre , agronomy , growing season , plant growth , whey protein , environmental science , chemistry , food science , biology
Synopsis Whey was effective in increasing corn yields the first and second growing season after application. If, during one season more than 4 acre‐inches of whey are applied sufficient salts may accumulate to temporarily inhibit plant growth. The protein in whey is readily converted to nitrates. Whey also benefited the soil physical status.