Influence of Nitrogen Sources and Sulfur Fertilizer on Bahiagrass Production and Quality

J. E. Rechcigl

No 256797, 35th Annual Meeting, July 25-31, 1999, Castries, St. Lucia, West Indies from Caribbean Food Crops Society

Abstract: This paper will present the results of a nitrogen and sulfur fertilizer trial on bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum). Treatments consisted of two forms of nitrogen (ammonium nitrate and ammonium sulfate), three rates of nitrogen (0, 75, and 150 kg N/ha/yr) and three rates of sulfur (0, 86,174 kg S/ha/yr) applied to an established stand of bahiagrass grown on a Florida Alfisol soil. Bahiagrass yields, quality and digestibility increased with increasing rates of nitrogen and sulfur. Highest yields were obtained with ammonium sulfate as compared to ammonium nitrate. This study has demonstrated that addition of sulfur is advantages for bahiagrass grown on coarse textured soils deficient in sulfur and that ammonium sulfate may be a better source of nitrogen for bahiagrass.

Keywords: Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy; Crop Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 9
Date: 1999-07-25
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.256797

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