Assessing nutrient cycling in the soil/plant animal system of semi-arid pasture lands

Mayland, H.F. (1983) Assessing nutrient cycling in the soil/plant animal system of semi-arid pasture lands. In: Nuclear techniques in improving pasture management. pp. 109-117. Intl. Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna.

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Abstract

Isotopic labelling is helpful in understanding the fate of nutrient fertilizers and determining
the chemical and biochemical mechanisms that affect nutrient cycling through the soil/plant/
animal system. Use of isotopic P and S in grassland systems is briefly discussed. Plant growth
is discussed in response to nutrient levels in soil extracts and plant tissue. Optimizing plant
growth will generally ensure high yields of quality forage that will result in good animal
performance.

Item Type:	Book Section
NWISRL Publication Number:	0569
Subjects:	Animal Soil > Chemistry Research methodology Mass Import - autoclassified (may be erroneous)
Depositing User:	Dan Stieneke
Date Deposited:	20 Nov 2010 21:55
Last Modified:	19 Jan 2017 16:51
Item ID:	767
URI:	https://eprints.nwisrl.ars.usda.gov/id/eprint/767