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Nutrient Uptake of Alfalfa as Influenced by Soil Processing and Greenhouse Potting Methods
Author(s) -
Peterson G. A.
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
soil science society of america journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.836
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1435-0661
pISSN - 0361-5995
DOI - 10.2136/sssaj1971.03615995003500020033x
Subject(s) - potting , potting soil , medicago sativa , nutrient , agronomy , greenhouse , soil water , environmental science , chemistry , biology , soil science , materials science , organic chemistry , composite material
Uptake of P, K, Ca, Mg, Zn, Cu, Fe, and Mn by alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.) was studied as affected by soil processing and potting methods. Aggregate destruction resulted in increased uptake of all nutrients except K and Cu. Air‐drying of soils prior to potting decreased the uptake of P. There was no significant interaction or processing and potting methods with soil horizon being studied.