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Maize yield and water balance is affected by nitrogen application in a film-mulching ridge–furrow system in a semiarid region of China.

Authors :
Liu, Chang-An
Zhou, Li-Min
Jia, Ju-Jie
Wang, Li-Jun
Si, Jian-Ting
Li, Xin
Pan, Cheng-Chen
Siddique, Kadambot H.M.
Li, Feng-Min
Source :
European Journal of Agronomy. Jan2014, Vol. 52 Issue Part B, p103-111. 9p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Highlights: [•] N use and water balance of maize under film mulched ridges-furrow system were studied. [•] This technique can maintain soil water balance when annual precipitation is >273mm. [•] Application of 110kgNha−1 could get high yields and mitigated the risk of N loss. [•] NO3-N mainly accumulates in the 0–160-cm soil layer. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
11610301
Volume :
52
Issue :
Part B
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
European Journal of Agronomy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
92655765
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2013.10.001