Hilgardia
Hilgardia
Hilgardia
University of California
Hilgardia

Crop rotation improves nitrogen utilization

Authors

Jewell L. Meyer
Philip P. Osterli

Authors Affiliations

Jewell L. Meyer is Extension Soil and Water Specialist, Parlier; Philip P. Osterli is Farm Advisor, Stanislaus County.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 31(2):7-7. DOI:10.3733/ca.v031n02p7. February 1977.

PDF of full article, Cite this article

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.

Meyer J, Osterli P. 1977. Crop rotation improves nitrogen utilization. Hilgardia 31(2):7-7. DOI:10.3733/ca.v031n02p7
Webmaster Email: sjosterman@ucanr.edu