Soluble nitrogen forms in sand soil of Pallag: a quantitative report
Ida Kincses1, Jesus R Melendez2,3, Lenin Ramírez-Cando4
1Institute of Agrochemistry and Soil Science, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.
Abstract:
Nitrogen (N) is a crop macronutrient of major importance, which affects both plant growth and yield. In this paper we discuss the humus content (%) and various soluble N forms (NO 3-, total N, nitrate-N, ammonium-N, and organic nitrogen) available in humus sand soil samples originating from the Pallag Experimental Station of Horticulture at the University of Debrecen, Hungary. We found 45.4% nitrate-N and 13.8% nitrite-N of total N content present in the soil. Considering the percentage distribution of soluble N forms present at the Pallag Experimental Station, we recommend using this soil in further pot experiments, given that this has optimal nutrient supply capacity. In addition, we examined possible statistical correlations between humus% and N forms.
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