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Crop rotation improves nitrogen utilization
Authors
Philip P. OsterliJewell L. Meyer
Authors Affiliations
Philip P. Osterli is Farm Advisor, Stanislaus County; Jewell L. Meyer is Extension Soil and Water Specialist, Parlier.Publication Information
Hilgardia 31(2):7-7. DOI:10.3733/ca.v031n02p7. February 1977.
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Abstract
Crop rotation and efficient fertilization practices minimize the amount of nitrate nitrogen reaching groundwaters from fertilizers. Cereal crops reduce soil nitrogen levels by using nitrogen remaining after previous crops.
Osterli P, Meyer J. 1977. Crop rotation improves nitrogen utilization. Hilgardia 31(2):7-7. DOI:10.3733/ca.v031n02p7
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