Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Award Date
1957
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Agronomy
Abstract
The nitrogen status of South Dakota soils was once very high, but due to our intensive type of farming, the supply of this essential element is rapidly being exhausted. It has been estimated that thirty to forty percent of the original nitrogen content has been lost as a result of farming, erosion, and various other factors. This continuous removal of nitrogen, primarily through cropping has caused pronounced and widespread nitrogen deficiency symptoms to show up in many areas of the state. These visual symptoms and the resulting low crop yields have aroused considerable interest in the use of nitrogen fertilizer. As the use of fertilizer increases, more attention should be placed on methods of obtaining maximum benefits from this applied nitrogen. It is the purpose of this study to investigate the effect of various fertilizer practices on corn and small grain production southeastern and east central South Dakota. Some of the practices considered in this study were time of application, carry-over, carriers, and crop residue utilization.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Fertilizers
Manures
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
50
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
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Recommended Citation
Lamke, Wayne E., "Utilization of Nitrogen Fertilizer by Crops as Influenced by Time of Application, Carriers and Crop Residues" (1957). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2392.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/2392