Effects of biosolids-derived organomineral fertilizers, urea, and biosolids granules on crop and soil established with ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.)
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Article Title | Effects of biosolids-derived organomineral fertilizers, urea, and biosolids granules on crop and soil established with ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) |
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ERA Journal ID | 1624 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Antille, Diogenes L. (Author), Sakrabani, Ruben (Author) and Godwin, Richard J. (Author) |
Journal Title | Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis |
Journal Citation | 45 (12), pp. 1605-1621 |
Number of Pages | 17 |
Year | 2014 |
Place of Publication | Philadelphia, PA. United States |
ISSN | 0010-3624 |
1532-2416 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2013.875205 |
Abstract | A pot scale trial investigated the agronomic performance of two organomineral fertilizers (OMF15-15:4:4 and OMF10-10:4:4) in comparison with urea and biosolids granules to establish ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.). Two soils of contrasting characteristics and nitrogen (N) application rates in the range of 0-300kg ha-1 were used over a period of 3 years. Fertilizer effects were determined on: (1) dry matter yield (DMY) and crop responses, (2) nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), and (3) selected soil chemical properties. Ryegrass responded linearly (R2 ≥ 0.75; P < 0.001) to organomineral fertilizers (OMF) application increasing DMY by 2-27% compared with biosolids but to a lesser extent than urea (range: 17-55%). NUE was related to concentration of readily available N in the fertilizer: urea and OMF showed significantly (P < 0.05) greater N recoveries than biosolids. Total N in soil and soil organic matter showed increments (P < 0.05), which depended on the organic-N content in the fertilizer applied. Soil extractable P levels remained close to constant after 3 years of continuous OMF application but increased with biosolids and decreased with urea, respectively (P < 0.05). The application of biosolids changed soil P Index from 5 to 6; hence, there is a need to monitor soil P status. Both OMF10 and OMF15 formulations are suitable for application in ryegrass. |
Keywords | dry matter yield (DMY); N use efficiency; organomineral fertilizers (OMF); soil N and P dynamics; soil P index |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 300407. Crop and pasture nutrition |
310801. Phycology (incl. marine grasses) | |
300499. Crop and pasture production not elsewhere classified | |
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Byline Affiliations | National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture |
Cranfield University, United Kingdom | |
Harper Adams University, United Kingdom | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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