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Comparative effects of ammonium and nitrate ions on growth and uptake of multiple elements of ruzigrass.
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Journal of Plant Nutrition . 2023, Vol. 46 Issue 14, p3370-3384. 15p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The preferable N source for tropical grasses and its effects on the nutritional status are still matters of priority investigation. This study aimed to explore the effects of N sources and N deprivation on growth and uptake of elements in a newly-released ruzigrass cultivar, BRS Integra. Plants were grown under controlled conditions in vermiculite and were supplied with nutrient solution containing either NH4+, NH4++NO3-, NO3- or no N added in solution making. Plant biomass, chlorophyll content, transpiration, N status, and levels of selected elements were evaluated. NH4+ improved biomass production and aboveground N contents. Other elements exhibited high (N, K and Na), medium (Mn), low (Ca, Cd, Cr, Cu, Mg, Ni and Zn) or non-detected (Al and Fe) translocation. Cd was included in the study because of its hazardous concentrations in agricultural soils in Brazil and its influence on N uptake and translocation in the genus Urochloa. All N sources increased the uptake of whole plant Cu and K and Al, and root Fe and Mg. Other favorable relations prevailed in the roots, specifically of NO3- on Ca and Ni, NH4+ and NH4++NO3- on Cr, and NH4+ on Cd. Removal of N supply caused increases on Mn and Na aboveground and Zn in roots. Overall, the more evident N source-induced uptakes were, in order of decrease, of NO3- on Ca, NH4++NO3- on Ni, and NH4+ on Cr, Cu and Mn. It is concluded that NH4+ is more efficient for fertilizing ruzigrass by improving growth and N uptake compared to NH4++NO3- or NO3-. In addition, the diverse effects of varying N sources on the uptake of 12 elements indicate such interactions should be taken into account to further improve fertilizer formulations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01904167
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 14
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Plant Nutrition
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 164492444
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2023.2205439