Comparison of several nitrogen fertilisers applied in surface irrigation systems. I. Crop response

Muirhead, W. A.; Melhuish, FM; White, R. E.

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“…Our finding that fertilizer N source had no significant effect on grain yield parallels what has been reported in previous comparisons involving strictly ammoniacal (Fox et al., 1986; Gagnon & Ziadi, 2010; Muirhead et al., 1985; Nelson & MacGregor, 1973; Pfarr et al., 2020; Touchton & Hargrove, 1982; Zhang et al., 1993) or NO 3 − (Barber et al., 1992; Frye, 1977; Khalifa & Zidan, 2001; Smiciklas & Below, 1992; Suwanarit et al., 1996a) sources as well as mixed N fertilizers (Bandel et al., 1980; Biswas & Ma, 2016; Eckert et al., 1986; Fox & Hoffman, 1981; Mengel et al., 1982). There is, however, evidence of greater fertilizer N response for NO 3 − than ammoniacal sources (Abbasi et al., 2013; Absalan et al., 2011; Biswas & Ma, 2016; Gagnon & Ziadi, 2010; Khalifa & Zidan, 2001; Touchton & Hargrove, 1982) as well as higher yields that can occur when NH 4 NO 3 is compared to UAN (Andraski & Bundy, 2008; Bandel et al., 1980; Fox & Hoffman, 1981; Fox et al., 1986).…”

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“…Not surprisingly, there were few significant differences among fertilized treatments (Tables 8 and 9), the only exception occurring for third-year corn at Site 6, where FNUE was significantly greater with 15 UAN than 15 Urea. A lack of significance has likewise been documented between ammoniacal and NO 3 − sources by difference-based FNUE estimates in previous field trials with corn (Absalan et al, 2011;Gagnon & Ziadi, 2010), and is suggested by numerous studies showing no consistent trend between N sources when FNUE is calculated from grain N yields (Arora et al, 1987;Jung et al, 1972;Mengel et al, 1982;Muirhead et al, 1985;Verma et al, 1972;Suwanarit et al, 1996a). Although the use of 15 N provides a more sensitive alternative to yield-based estimates of FNUE, previous field trials have sometimes shown no significant differences in comparing F 15 NUE for ammoniacal and NO 3 − fertilization of corn (Mughogbo et al, 1990;Suwanarit et al, 1996aSuwanarit et al, , 1996b.…”

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Isotopic comparison of ammonium and nitrate sources applied in‐season to corn

Griesheim

Mulvaney

Smith³

et al. 2023

Soil Science Soc of Amer J

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Most synthetic nitrogen (N) fertilizers used for corn (Zea mays L.) production supply ammonium (NH4+), but N availability can be reduced by volatilization or microbial immobilization. The former process is eliminated and the latter reduced by fertilizing with nitrate (NO3−), which is best done in‐season to promote crop uptake while minimizing N loss by leaching or denitrification. To compare 15N uptake for in‐season surface applications of labeled potassium nitrate (KNO3), urea‐ammonium nitrate (UAN), and urea, field studies were conducted in two growing seasons on Mollisols and Alfisols located in production fields under second‐ or third‐year corn or a corn–soybean (Glycine max L. Merr.) rotation. In contrast to dry matter production and total N uptake, the three 15N sources often differed significantly in N derived from the labeled fertilizer (NDF15F) and fertilizer 15N uptake efficiency (F15NUE), both of which decreased in the order: KNO3 > UAN > urea. As evidenced by a laboratory incubation study using the same three 15N sources, this trend was attributed to differences in NH3 volatilization and microbial immobilization that was greater for ammoniacal than NO3− fertilizers. When surface applying a sidedressing to corn in the Midwestern United States, N uptake efficiency can be increased by the use of NO3− fertilizers.

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Section: Dry Matter Production and Total N Uptakesupporting

confidence: 89%

Section: Fertilizer N Uptake Efficiencymentioning

confidence: 97%

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Isotopic comparison of ammonium and nitrate sources applied in‐season to corn

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Mulvaney

Smith³

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Soil Science Soc of Amer J

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“…Contradictory results have been reported on the use of N and P sources. According to Muirhead et al (1985), dry matter yield was not affected significantly by different sources of nitrogen. Similarly Yibirin et al (1996) reported that urea, ammonium chloride, calcium nitrate and urea mixed with calcium nitrate (1:1) have similar effect on dry matter accumulation at all stages of corn development.…”

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Effect of Different Nitrogen and Phosphorus Sources on The Growth and Grain Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.)

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Tanveer³

et al. 2000

Pakistan J. of Biological Sciences

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The effect of different NP sources viz., urea + single super phosphate (SSP), Ammonium nitrate (AN) + SSP, ammonium sulphate (AS) + SSP, Urea + Triple super phosphate (TSP), AN + TSP and AS + TSP on the growth and grain yield of maize was studied in the Agronomic Research Area, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad during the year 1997. A quadruplicated experiment was arranged in a randomized complete block design measuring a net plot size of 3m × 8m. The combination of ammonium sulphate and single super phosphate produced significantly higher plant height, leaf area plantG 1 and grain yield (5.41 t haG 1) than all other combinations. The increased yield was mainly associated with higher 1000-grain weight. Number of cobs plantG 1 and number of grain rows cobG 1 were statistically similar in all combinations of NP sources. The combination of AS + SSP seems to be the most suitable one for obtaining higher grain yield of maize in Faisalabad conditions.

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“…Irrigation generally begins in the spring with the onset of increased evaporative demand and soil water deficits. Production under irrigation depends on large inputs of fertilizer nitrogen (N) (Muirhead et al, 1985), especially if the yield potential afforded by irrigation is to be exploited (Smith et al, 1983).…”

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Fertilizer and soil nitrogen accumulation by irrigated barley grown on a red-brown earth in south-eastern Australia

Smith

Gyles

1989

Plant Soil

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Abstract~SN labelled (NH4)2504 was applied to barley at 5 g N m -2 (50 kg N ha-~ ) in microplots at sowing to study the timing of the N losses and the contribution of soil and fertilizer N to the plant. Water treatments included rainfed and irrigation at 45-50 mm deficit beginning in the spring.Recovery of ~SN in the plant increased to a maximum of about 20% within 91 days after sowing (DAS 91) and then remained constant. Approximately 16% (0.8 gN m -2) of the fertilizer was in the stem and leaves at DAS 91 and this N was subsequently redistributed to the head. At maturity, approximately 75% of the ~SN assimilated by the tops was recovered in the grain. Soil N contributed 3.6gNm -2 to the head; 2.2gNm -2 was remobilized from the stem and leaves, and the balance, approximately 1.4gNm -2, was taken up from the soil between DAS 69 to 91. Effects of irrigation treatments on N accumulation were not significant.Residual JSN fertilizer in the soil decreased with time from sowing, and at maturity 40% of the applied N was recovered in the surface 0.15 m. ~SN movement to depth was limited and less than 5% of the fertilizer was recovered below 0.15 m. Irrigation had no effect on the LSN recovery at depth.Total recovery of the 15N varied between 60 and 67% and implies that 33-40% was lost from the soil-plant system. The total recovery in the soil and plant was not affected by time or irrigation in the interval DAS 39 to 134. Losses occurred before DAS 39 when crop uptake of N was small and soil mineral N content was high. There was an apparent loss of 1.9 g fertilizer Nm -2 (i.e. 38% of that applied) between DAS 1 and 15.This loss occurred before crop emergence when rainfall provided conditions suitable for denitrification.

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Comparison of several nitrogen fertilisers applied in surface irrigation systems. I. Crop response

Cited by 11 publications

References 9 publications

Isotopic comparison of ammonium and nitrate sources applied in‐season to corn

Isotopic comparison of ammonium and nitrate sources applied in‐season to corn

Effect of Different Nitrogen and Phosphorus Sources on The Growth and Grain Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.)

Fertilizer and soil nitrogen accumulation by irrigated barley grown on a red-brown earth in south-eastern Australia

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