Nutrient use patterns in woody perennials: implications for increasing fertilizer efficiency in field-grown and landscape ornamentals

1999/01/01 by Mary Ann Rose
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Environmental Science · #Composting and Vermicomposting Techniques #Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies #Seedling growth and survival studies

paper · pdf · doi:10.21273/horttech.9.4.613

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Abstract

Timing nutrient application to periods of high nutrient demand could increase nutrient use efficiency and reduce the potential for fertilizer leaching or runoff. However, current recommendations for field nursery and landscape ornamentals (extension publications) suggest fertilizing in late fall and early spring despite research with perennial fruit crops that demonstrates low uptake potential during those times. Research is needed to resolve this apparent conflict. Application rates for woody ornamentals, established in the 1960s and 1970s, also need reexamination in the light of environmental concerns.

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