Factors Effecting Crop Response To Fertilizer
Soil Testing August 24th, 2007
1. Fertilizer or liming materials improperly applied or not thoroughly mixed in soil:
(a) Material still on top of soil - poor incorporation or drought.
(b) Coarse materials not dissolved or not extract-soluble.
(c) Row fertilizer applications not constituting a proper proportion of sample.
2. Leaching of certain elements due to materials used, rates of application, or excessive water.
3. Necessary soil microbes not present for proper release or conversion of fertilizers to available forms.
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