Enhancing Early Growth to Exploit Indigenous Soil P and Fertilizer P
| Author | A.L. Smit | |
| Author | M. Blom-Zandstra | |
| Author | A. van der Werf | |
| Author | Bindraban, Prem S. | |
| Date of acession | 2023-10-06T08:39:09Z | |
| Date of availability | 2023-10-06T08:39:09Z | |
| Date of issue | 2013-01 | |
| Abstract | This study investigates the hypothesis that enhancing early plant growth can lead to a more efficient utilization of phosphorus (P) from both indigenous soil resources and P fertilizers. Phosphorus availability is a limiting factor for crop production globally, and substantial amounts of mineral P fertilizer are applied to sustain food production. However, the efficiency of P fertilizer use remains low, with considerable losses throughout the production chain. Furthermore, excessive P application can lead to P accumulation in soils. As P resources are finite, improving plant uptake ability becomes crucial. This report focuses on analyzing the impact of early root growth on enhancing plant P uptake, irrespective of soil P levels. | |
| Citation | A.L. Smit, M. Blom-Zands tra, A. van der Werf and Prem S. Bindraban, 2013. Plant strategies and cultural practices to improve the uptake of indigenous soil P and the efficiency of fertilization. VFRC Report 2013/4. Virtual Fertilizer Research Center, Washington, D.C. 34 pp.; 4 tables; 6 figs.; 98 ref. | |
| URL | https://hub.ifdc.org/handle/20.500.14297/2569 | |
| Language | en_US | |
| Subject | Crop production | |
| Subject | Phosphorus | |
| Title | Enhancing Early Growth to Exploit Indigenous Soil P and Fertilizer P |