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Ammonia Nitrogen Losses from Simulated Plowing of Native Sods
Author(s) -
Hooker M. L.,
Peterson G. A.,
Sander D. H.
Publication year - 1973
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/sssaj1973.03615995003700020026x
Subject(s) - volatilisation , permanent wilting point , moisture , nitrogen , environmental science , wilting , plough , ammonia , soil water , soil science , agronomy , field capacity , environmental chemistry , chemistry , biology , organic chemistry
The objective of this research was to measure NH 3 gas evolved from soils that have recently been broken from the native sod condition. Methodology for measuring NH 3 losses under simulated natural environments is presented. Two moisture levels, field capacity, and wilting point were studied. It was concluded that NH 3 volatilization was not a significant loss mechanism in the first 160 days after cultivation began.