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Effects of N and K Fertilizers on Cynodon IB.8 and on Soil K in Southern Nigeria*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 October 2008

H. R. Chheda  and
M. A. Mohamed Saleem
H. R. Chheda
Affiliation:
Department of Agronomy, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
M. A. Mohamed Saleem
Affiliation:
Department of Agronomy, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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Summary

Cynodon IB.8 was subjected to (i) various levels of N under cutting management, and (ii) various levels of K under grazing management. The results indicated significantly higher DM and CP production with 168 kg./ha. of N under cutting management, with resultant significant reduction in exchangeable and non-exchangeable soil K. Under grazing management, increased K application increased K content in the herbage, but showed a negative correlation with Ca uptake. Results indicated that the initial soil K status was adequate to supply the requirements of Cynodon, and that under grazing management the soil K status could be maintained at adequate levels to support lengthy cropping.

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Research Article
Information
Experimental Agriculture , Volume 9 , Issue 3 , July 1973 , pp. 249 - 255
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1973

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