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The Status Of Sulfur Fertilization Of Crops In Kentucky, Lloyd W. Murdock
The Status Of Sulfur Fertilization Of Crops In Kentucky, Lloyd W. Murdock
Soil Science News and Views
Sulfur has long been recognized as being essential for the growth of plants and animals due to it being necessary for production of several amino acids. Although regarded as a "secondary" element, it is required by plants in fairly high amounts, very similar to that of phosphorus. Sulfur deficiency symptoms in plants are somewhat similar to those of nitrogen since an overall uniform pale-green leaf color develops. Sulfur deficiencies are often found in crops growing on sandy soils with low organic matter content.
Influence Of Soil Type On Nitrogen Fertilization Of Corn, Grant W. Thomas
Influence Of Soil Type On Nitrogen Fertilization Of Corn, Grant W. Thomas
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In Kentucky, response of corn to nitrogen fertilizer is influenced strongly by soil characteristics. These soil properties are of both a permanent and temporary nature.