Potassium and Sodium Uptake by Sugarbeets as Affected by Nitrogen Fertilization Rate, Location, and Year

Carter, J.N. (1986) Potassium and Sodium Uptake by Sugarbeets as Affected by Nitrogen Fertilization Rate, Location, and Year. Journal of the ASSBT. 23(3&4):121-141.

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Abstract

Fertilization of sugarbeets (Beta vulgaris L.) with
potassium (K) is generally not recommended in the intermountain
areas of the western United States. This is attributable
to the general abundance of available K and sodium
(Na) in the soils of this region, irrigation water
often containing significant K and Na concentrations (7),
and the lack of plant response to K fertilization in numerous
unpublished field experiments.
Potassium is taken up by sugarbeets in large quantities
and is an essential element for plant growth. Sodium
also is taken up in large quantities, even in the presence
of ample K, but is not considered essential (34). Sodium
can substitute for part of the K needs of the plant, and
sodium chloride has been used as a K fertilizer substitute
in certain humid regions because of its lower cost (21).
Positive yield responses have been noted from the addition
of Na, even in the presence of ample K (25).

Item Type:	Article
NWISRL Publication Number:	0592
Subjects:	Irrigated crops > Sugarbeet Mass Import - autoclassified (may be erroneous)
Depositing User:	Dan Stieneke
Date Deposited:	20 Nov 2010 21:52
Last Modified:	13 Jan 2017 19:15
Item ID:	470
URI:	https://eprints.nwisrl.ars.usda.gov/id/eprint/470