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Characterization of Yield and Economic Loss from Nonuniform Fertilizer Distribution Using Computer Simulation
Author(s) -
Sorensen R. C.,
Wiese R. A.
Publication year - 1977
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/sssaj1977.03615995004100020043x
Subject(s) - fertilizer , yield (engineering) , soil nutrients , soil water , environmental science , crop , nutrient , agronomy , distribution (mathematics) , mathematics , field experiment , agricultural engineering , soil loss , soil science , geology , statistics , erosion , biology , materials science , ecology , engineering , metallurgy , mathematical analysis , paleontology
A simple computer program has been developed to predict yield losses from uneven broadcast fertilizer distribution on the basis of distribution pattern, yield response curve, fertilizer rate, soil test rating and amount of fertilizer swath overlap. Losses were serious only on soils classed “very low” in nutrient supply. Losses for a highly responsive crop are less than for a less responsive crop. Overlapping succeeding swaths may improve the appearance of a field, but has a small effect on yield loss unless the amount of overlap is > 50%. Visually evident streaks in plant growth patterns may not necessarily indicate high yield loss.