Hilgardia
Hilgardia
Hilgardia
University of California
Hilgardia

Soil nitrate level best measure of ryegrass nitrogen needs in Imperial Valley

Authors

Carl F. Ehlig
Richard Y. Reynoso
Robert W. Hagemann

Authors Affiliations

Carl F. Ehlig is Plant Physiologist and Agricultural Research Technician, respectively, USDA, ARS, Brawley, California; Richard Reynoso is Plant Physiologist and Agricultural Research Technician, respectively, USDA, ARS, Brawley, California; Robert W. Hagemann is Farm Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension, Imperial County.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 38(1):24-25. DOI:10.3733/ca.v038n01p24. January 1984.

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Abstract

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Annual ryegrass produces superior yields of hay or pasturage with excellent palatability, a protein content above 20 percent, and other desirable qualities. The new fertilizer technology provides a highly favorable economic return. However, the nitrogen fertilization rates required for highest yields may cause plant nitrate-nitrogen concentrations that are toxic to livestock.

Ehlig C, Reynoso R, Hagemann R. 1984. Soil nitrate level best measure of ryegrass nitrogen needs in Imperial Valley. Hilgardia 38(1):24-25. DOI:10.3733/ca.v038n01p24
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