The effect of sulphur fertilization on macronutrient concentrations in the post-harvest biomass of mustard

K.J. Jankowski, Ł. Kijewski, S. Krzebietke and W.S. Budzyński
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K.J. Jankowski: Department of Agrotechnology, Agricultural Production Management and Agribusiness, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland
Ł. Kijewski: Department of Agrotechnology, Agricultural Production Management and Agribusiness, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland
S. Krzebietke: Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Environmental Protection, University
W.S. Budzyński: Department of Agrotechnology, Agricultural Production Management and Agribusiness, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland

Plant, Soil and Environment, 2015, vol. 61, issue 6, 266-272

Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of sulphur (S) fertilization on macronutrient concentrations in the roots, straw and oil cake of white mustard and Indian mustard. The experiment was conducted in northeastern Poland (2006-2008). The highest content of N, P, K, Mg and S was noted in the oil cake of both mustard species. Sulphur fertilization increased S concentrations and had no effect on Mg concentrations in the roots of white mustard and Indian mustard. Sulphur fertilizers applied to soil significantly increased the content of N, K and Ca in the roots of Indian mustard, whereas they had no significant effect on the content of N, P and Ca, and decreased K concentrations in the roots of white mustard. Sulphur fertilization led to a significant decrease in N content, and an increase in the content of K and Ca in the straw of both mustard species. Sulphur fertilization significantly decreased P concentrations and increased S concentrations in the oil cake of both mustard species. In response to S fertilization, the content of N and K decreased in the oil cake of Indian mustard, but did not change significantly in the oil cake of white mustard. Therefore, S fertilization significantly differentiated the fertilizing value of post-harvest residues and the feeding value of white mustard and Indian mustard seeds.

Keywords: Brassicaceae crops; Sinapis alba; Brassica juncea; mineral composition (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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