Skip to main content

Predicting the Nitrogen Needs of Sugar Beets by Petiole Analysis

Carter, J.N. and Jensen, M.E. (1968) Predicting the Nitrogen Needs of Sugar Beets by Petiole Analysis. AgriChemical West. 11(6):17-20.

[img] PDF
123.pdf
Download (199kB)

Abstract

Sugar beets are grown extensively
in areas where fertilization and irrigation
can be regulated to maximize
sugar production and net returns per
unit area. The yield and sugar content
of sugar beets can be materially
affected by either deficiencies or excesses
of water and fertilizer. Nitrogen,
in particular, has a great effect
on yield and sugar content of beets.
Inadequate nitrogen limits root yield.
On the other hand, excess residual or
applied nitrogen stimulates top growth
and reduces root sugar percentage.

Item Type: Article
NWISRL Publication Number: 0123
Subjects: Irrigated crops > Sugarbeet
Research methodology
Mass Import - autoclassified (may be erroneous)
Depositing User: Dan Stieneke
Date Deposited: 20 Nov 2010 21:49
Last Modified: 14 Mar 2017 22:26
Item ID: 71
URI: https://eprints.nwisrl.ars.usda.gov/id/eprint/71
NWISRL Publications is powered by EPrints 3.4 which is developed by the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton. About EPrints | Accessibility