Selection for nitrogen use efficiency and N concentration in timothy

1998 ◽  
Vol 78 (4) ◽  
pp. 611-613 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Michaud ◽  
G. Bélanger ◽  
A. Brégard ◽  
J. Surprenant
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Use Efficiency ◽  
N Uptake ◽  
Genetic Selection ◽  
Phleum Pratense ◽  
N Use Efficiency ◽  
Nitrogen Use ◽  
N Concentration ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Phleum Pratense L ◽  
N Use

Improvement of N use efficiency of timothy (Phleum pratense L.) involves higher DM yield but, for feeding purposes, N concentration should also be considered. Differences in N use efficiency were found among 40 genotypes of timothy. The analysis of residues of the linear regression between N uptake and DM yield of all genotypes allowed for the selection of genotypes with both high N use efficiency and contrasted N concentrations. Key words: Phleum pratense L., timothy, genetic selection, nitrogen use efficiency

scholarly journals Integrated use of farm manure and synthetic nitrogen fertilizer improves nitrogen use efficiency, yield and grain quality in wheat

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdur Rehim ◽  
Maryam Khan ◽  
Muhammad Imran ◽  
Muhammad Amjad Bashir ◽  
Sami Ul-Allah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Use Efficiency ◽  
Block Design ◽  
N Uptake ◽  
N Fertilizer ◽  
N Use Efficiency ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Limiting Factor ◽  
Nitrogen Use ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
N Use

Lower nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) is a major yield limiting factor in semi-arid regions due to poor organic contents of the soils. There is a close relationship between soil organic matter and NUE of fertilizers. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the effect of sole N fertilizer and its combinations with organic amendments (farm manure combinations) on N use efficiency and crop productivity. For this purpose, a two-year field study was conducted to access the influence of integrated use of synthetic N fertilizer (urea) and farm manure on N use efficiency and wheat productivity. Treatments include i.e. Control, 100% N by Urea + 0%N by farm manure (FM), 75% N by Urea + 25 % N by FM, 50% N by Urea + 50% N by FM, 25% N by Urea + 75% N by FM, 0% N by Urea + 100% N by FM arranged in a triplicate randomized complete block design having recommended N rate of 150 kg ha–1. The results revealed that the treatment having 75% Urea and 25% FM followed by 50% Urea and 50% FM showed better results in term of wheat growth and yield. There was 98% increase in N uptake of wheat grains and 200% increase in NUE by the application of 75% urea+25% FM relative to sole application of urea. This study suggests use of 3:1 ratio of urea and FM for maximum NUE and sustainable wheat production.

scholarly journals Performance of Prilled Urea and Urea Super Granule by Applicators on Yield and Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Boro Rice

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-69
Author(s):  
ATMS Hossain ◽  
F Rahman ◽  
PK Saha
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Nitrogen Use Efficiency ◽  
N Uptake ◽  
N Use Efficiency ◽  
Nitrogen Use ◽  
N Application ◽  
Deep Placement ◽  
Prilled Urea ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
N Use

A field experiment was conducted on validation of prilled urea (PU) and urea super granule (USG) applied by applicators on yield and nitrogen use efficiency during Boro 2014 season at Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) farm, Gazipur (AEZ 28). Six treatment combinations of different N doses and methods of N application were tested to compare urea-N application by PU and USG applicator for rice yield, N uptake and N use efficiency over urea broadcasting. Application of N as PU or USG through applicator has same effect on grain yield, N uptake and N use efficiency compared with urea broadcasting. Statistically similar grain yield were observed with N application as PU or USG @ 78 kg N ha-1 by applicator which was comparable with urea broadcasting @ 135 kg N ha-1. The N concentration and uptake in both panicle initiation (PI) and maturity stage were higher in USG deep placement than PU deep placement by applicators but the difference was not significant. Although agronomic use efficiency (AUE) of N was slightly higher in PU than USG applied by applicators but the recovery efficiency (RE) of N was higher in USG than PU. Bangladesh Rice j. 2018, 22(2): 63-69

scholarly journals Improvement of Root Characteristics Due to Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Interactions Increases Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Yield and Nitrogen Use Efficiency

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Ming Du ◽  
Wenzhong Zhang ◽  
Jiping Gao ◽  
Meiqiu Liu ◽  
Yan Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Root Length ◽  
N Uptake ◽  
N Use Efficiency ◽  
Root Characteristics ◽  
Nitrogen Use ◽  
Total N ◽  
Absorption Area ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
N Use

Although nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) co-application improves crop growth, yield, and N use efficiency (NUE) of rice, few studies have investigated the mechanisms underlying these interactions. To investigate root morphological and physiological characteristics and determine yield and nitrogen use parameters, rhizo-box experiments were performed on rice using six treatments (no fertilizer, PK, N, NK, NP, and NPK) and plants were harvested at maturity. The aboveground biomass at the elongating stage and grain yield at maturity for NPK treatment were higher than the sum of PK and N treatments. N, P, and K interactions enhanced grain yield due to an increase in agronomic N use efficiency (NAE). The co-application of N, P, and K improved N uptake and N recovery efficiency, exceeding the decreases in physiological and internal NUE and thereby improving NAE. Increases in root length and biomass, N uptake per unit root length/root biomass, root oxidation activity, total roots absorption area, and roots active absorption area at the elongating stage improved N uptake via N, P, and K interactions. The higher total N uptake from N, P, and K interactions was due to improved root characteristics, which enhanced the rice yield and NUE.

scholarly journals Manure application increased crop yields by promoting nitrogen use efficiency in the soils of 40-year soybean-maize rotation

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Hua ◽  
Peiyu Luo ◽  
Ning An ◽  
Fangfang Cai ◽  
Shiyu Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Properties ◽  
Nitrogen Use Efficiency ◽  
Crop Yields ◽  
N Use Efficiency ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
N Recovery ◽  
Nitrogen Use ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
N Use

Abstract It is great of importance to better understand the effects of the long-term fertilization on crop yields, soil properties and nitrogen (N) use efficiency in a rotation cropping cultivation system under the conditions of frequent soil disturbance. Therefore, a long-term field experiment of 40 years under soybean-maize rotation was performed in a brown soil to investigate the effects of inorganic and organic fertilizers on crop yields, soil properties and nitrogen use efficiency. Equal amounts of 15N-labelled urea with 20.8% of atom were used and uniformly applied into the micro-plots of the treatments with N, NPK, M1NPK, M2NPK before soybean sowing, respectively. Analyses showed that a total of 18.3–32.5% of applied N fertilizer was taken up by crops in the first soybean growing season, and that the application of manure combining with chemical fertilizer M2NPK demonstrated the highest rate of 15N recovery and increased soil organic matter (SOM) and Olsen phosphorus (Olsen P), thereby sustaining a higher crop yield and alleviating soil acidification. Data also showed that no significant difference was observed in the 15N recovery from residue N in the second maize season plant despite of showing a lower 15N recovery compared with the first soybean season. The recovery rates of 15N in soils were ranged from 38.2 to 49.7% by the end of the second cropping season, and the residuals of 15N distribution in soil layers revealed significant differences. The M2NPK treatment demonstrated the highest residual amounts of 15N, and a total of 50% residual 15N were distributed in a soil layer of 0–20 cm. Our results showed that long-term application of organic fertilizers could effectively promote N use efficiency by increasing SOM and improving soil fertility, and thus leading to an increase in crop yields. This study will provide a scientific reference and guidance for improving soil sustainable productivity by manure application.

Nitrogen Nutrition, Growth and Gas Exchange in Eucalyptus globulus Labill. Seedling

1991 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
DW Sheriff ◽  
EKS Nambiar
Keyword(s):  
Gas Exchange ◽  
Nitrogen Use Efficiency ◽  
Eucalyptus Globulus ◽  
N Uptake ◽  
Carbon Assimilation ◽  
Nitrogen Use ◽  
Foliar N ◽  
N Concentration ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Foliar N Concentration

Potted Eucalyptus globulus Labill. seedlings were grown in sand with added inorganic nutrients. Three treatments were applied: (1) inorganic nitrogen was added regulary (N2), (2) in a small initial quantity only (N1) and (3) after a period of N deficiency (N3); other nutrients were supplied regularly. Biomass increment, foliar nutrient concentrations and gas exchange of leaves were measured. Carbon assimilation, N uptake, growth, and leaf production and expansion were all greater at higher N. Partitioning of dry matter to roots and tops of seedlings was unaffected by treatment. Carbon assimilation and diffusive conductance were linearly related at saturating light and were positively associated with foliar N concentrations; intercellular CO2 partial pressures were constant at c. 246 μbar. The relationship between carbon assimilation and foliar N concentration was better when calculated per leaf weight than per leaf area. Dark respiration was positively associated with foliar N concentration. Following refertilisation of N-deficient seedlings, foliar N and carbon assimilation increased rapidly; about 20 days later N uptake declined and seedling biomass started to increase. Instantaneous transpiration efficiency [c. 5 mmol (CO2) mol-1 (H2O)] was not significantly affected by foliar N concentration or treatment. Instantaneous nitrogen use efficiency of leaves: (rate of carbon assimilation)/(leaf N content) was greater at higher N. In contrast to the literature, there was no simple relationship between nitrogen use efficiency of whole seedlings (biomass gain)/(nitrogen concentration) and seedling N. Instantaneous transpiration and nitrogen use efficiencies were generally high compared with values published for many woody plants. A simple model predicted that, with no environmental constraints, exposed mature leaves with high N (1.5 mmol g-1) assimilate 5.4 times more carbon than similar leaves with low N (0.5 mmol g-1). Night respiration of foliage is a greater proportion of daily carbon balance for leaves with low N. When environmental factors constrain carbon assimilation foliage with high N is most affected.

Review: Improving nitrogen use efficiency of potted chrysanthemum: Strategies and benefits

2013 ◽  
Vol 93 (6) ◽  
pp. 1009-1016 ◽  
Author(s):  
William N. MacDonald ◽  
Theo J. Blom ◽  
M. James Tsujita ◽  
Barry J. Shelp
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Use Efficiency ◽  
N Fertilization ◽  
Chrysanthemum Morifolium ◽  
N Use Efficiency ◽  
Crop Species ◽  
Nitrogen Use ◽  
Potted Plants ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Chrysanthemum Morifolium Ramat ◽  
N Use

MacDonald, W. N., Blom, T. J., Tsujita, M. J. and Shelp, B. J. 2013. Review: Improving nitrogen use efficiency of potted chrysanthemum: Strategies and benefits. Can. J. Plant Sci. 93: 1009–1016. Floricultural greenhouse operations can pose significant environmental risk due to the leaching and runoff of nutrients such as [Formula: see text]. To face this challenge, Ontario growers have adopted recirculating systems, such as the subirrigated “ebb and flow” system, on benches, troughs and concrete floors. Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.) is the most commonly grown floricultural greenhouse crop species in the world and the potted type is well adapted to subirrigation. Reduction of N fertilization towards the end of the crop cycle is generally recommended to improve the shelf life of cut and potted plants, but it is uncertain how this practice influences the N status of the plant and the electrical conductivity of the growing medium. In this review, we discuss N use efficiency and strategies for managing the [Formula: see text] status of plants, and then propose that this knowledge can help to improve the N use efficiency of potted chrysanthemum grown with subirrigation under greenhouse conditions.

scholarly journals Study of nitrogen use efficiency and yield of rice influenced by deep placement of nitrogen fertilizers

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
RS Rea ◽  
MR Islam ◽  
MM Rahman ◽  
K Mix
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Use Efficiency ◽  
Rice Variety ◽  
N Use Efficiency ◽  
Nitrogen Fertilizers ◽  
Nitrogen Use ◽  
Deep Placement ◽  
Fertilizer Use ◽  
Prilled Urea ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
N Use

Continuous increase of nitrogen fertilizer use adversely affecting the soil health as well as the environment. It necessitates the systematic study of the impact of nitrogen (N) fertilizer use-reduction on crop yield. In this article, the effects of deep placement of nitrogen fertilizers on nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) and yield of rice variety “BRRI dhan46” were investigated and compared for three N formulations: urea super granule (USG), NPK briquettes and prilled urea (PU). The experiment was conducted in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with eight N treatments replicated three times. The treatments were applied by varying doses (0, 52, 78 and 104 kg ha-1) of nitrogen fertilizers in a known identical soil and weather condition. Applications of PU, USG and NPK briquettes exhibited significant differences on yield attributes of rice. Results revealed maximum grain yield of 6.391 t ha-1 (54% increases over control) for the dose USG 104 kg ha-1 which is statistically similar to the dose USG 78 kg ha-1 and NPK briquettes 104 kg ha-1. The deep placement of USG and NPK briquettes enhanced both the recovery of applied N and N use efficiency compared to broadcast application of prilled urea. However, USG 78 kg ha-1 showed maximum apparent N recovery, N use efficiency, gross margin and marginal benefit-cost ratio. Thus, an application of 78 kg ha-1 USG can be recommended for profitable cultivation of rice variety BRRI dhan46. SAARC J. Agri., 17(1): 93-103 (2019)

scholarly journals Effects of Prilled Urea, Urea Briquettes and NPK Briquettes on the Growth, Yield and Nitrogen use Efficiency of BRRI Dhan48

2021 ◽  
pp. 19-27
Author(s):  
S. B. Z. Sharna ◽  
S. Islam ◽  
A. Huda ◽  
M. Jahiruddin ◽  
M. R. Islam
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Use Efficiency ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
N Use Efficiency ◽  
Nitrogen Use ◽  
Deep Placement ◽  
Prilled Urea ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Urea Briquettes ◽  
N Use ◽  
Urea Briquette

Nitrogen is one of the most deficient plant nutrients in Bangladesh soils. The use nitrogenous fertilizer especially urea is a commonly used fertilizer for rice production but its efficiency very low about 30-40% under traditional broadcast method A field experiment was carried out  in the Soil Science Field Laboratory of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during Aus rice growing season of 2014 to investigate the effects of prilled urea, urea briquettes and NPK briquettes on the growth, yield, and nitrogen use efficiency of BRRI dhan48. There were six treatments as T1 [check (N0P16K42], T2 [Urea briquette (one-3.4 g) (N52P16K42)], T3 (Urea briquette (one-2.7 g (N78P16K42)], T4 [NPK briquette (one-3.4g)(N51P13K32], T5 [Prilled urea (N78P16K42)] and T6 [NPK briquettes(two-2.4 g briquettes (N78P15K42)]. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with six treatments and four replications. Prilled urea was applied in two equal splits application; at 8 days after transplanting (DAT) and the second dose after 38 DAT, while for urea briquettes and NPK briquettes were deep placed (8-10 cm depth) at 8 DAT between four hills at alternate rows. Water samples were collected for every 7 consecutive days and analyzed for NH4-N. The results showed that the NH4-N concentration in floodwater reached to maximum on day 2 in PU treated plots and then decreased  with time, while the urea briquettes and NPK briquettes treated plots slowly produced NH4-N over the growth period. The highest grain yield of 4.75 t ha-1 (69% over control) was obtained in the treatment T3 [Urea briquette (one-2.7g) (N78P16K42)]. The treatment T3 also produced the highest straw yield of 5.49 t ha-1. The maximum apparent N recovery and the maximum N use efficiency were found in the treatment T4 [NPK briquette (one-3.4g) (N51P13K32)]. It appeared that the deep placement of urea briquettes and NPK briquettes reduced N-losses and enhanced the recovery of applied N as well as N use efficiency in comparison with PU application.

scholarly journals Effect of deep placement of nitrogen fertilizers on rice yield and N use efficiency under water regimes

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Das ◽  
MR Islam ◽  
M Sultana ◽  
H Afroz ◽  
MA Hashem
Keyword(s):  
Rice Yield ◽  
N Uptake ◽  
N Use Efficiency ◽  
Deep Placement ◽  
Water Regimes ◽  
Continuous Flooding ◽  
N Fertilizers ◽  
N Concentration ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
N Use

The experiments were conducted at the Soil Science Field Laboratory of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during boro season of 2013 to evaluate the effect of deep placement of nitrogen (N) fertilizers on rice yield and N use efficiency under two different water regimes [continuous flooding (CF) and alternate wetting and drying (AWD)]. After deep placement of USG and NPK briquettes and each split application of PU, the water samples were collected for five consecutive days and analyzed for ammonium-Nitrogen (NH4-N) concentration. In both water regimes the floodwater NH4-N concentration gave highest value at the second day of PU application followed by gradual decrease with time and in continuous flooding condition the release of NH4-N was higher compared to AWD condition. Deep placement of N fertilizers also increased grain yield under AWD compared to CF condition and the maximum value was obtained in treatment T5 [USG 78 kg N ha-1 + PM 3 t ha-1] statistically similar to T3 [USG, 156 kg N ha-1]. Due to application USG and NPK briquettes, the N uptake and N use efficiency also gave higher values in AWD compared to CF condition. The results revealed that the deep placement of USG with poultry manure performed better in terms yield, N uptake and N use efficiency by BRRI dhan29 under AWD condition. So, the deep placement of USG under AWD condition could be recommended for higher production of boro rice.SAARC J. Agri., 13(2): 161-172 (2015)

scholarly journals Genotypic Variation in Nitrogen Use-Efficiency Traits of 28 Tobacco Genotypes

Agronomy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 572
Author(s):  
André B. Andrade ◽  
Douglas R. Guelfi ◽  
Valdemar Faquin ◽  
Fabrício S. Coelho ◽  
Carolina S. de C. Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Use Efficiency ◽  
N Uptake ◽  
Genotypic Variation ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Utilization Efficiency ◽  
N Availability ◽  
Nitrogen Use ◽  
N Supply ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
N Use

Knowing the nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) of crops is crucial to minimize environmental pollution, although NUE is rarely provided for numerous genotypes in the tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) crop. Through the growth of contrasting genotypes in nutritive solutions, we aimed to characterize five NUE components of 28 genotypes and to classify them according to their efficiency and responsiveness to nitrogen (N) availability. On average, physiological N use efficiency, N harvest index, and N uptake efficiency decreased by 16%, 4%, and 57%, respectively, under N-deficient conditions, while N utilization efficiency decreased by 43% at adequate N supply. The relative efficiency of N use varied from 35% to 59% among genotypes. All genotypes of the Virginia and Maryland varietal groups were efficient, and those of the Burley, Comum, and Dark groups were inefficient, while the responsiveness varied among genotypes within varietal groups, except for Maryland genotypes. Our findings are helpful in indicating genotypes with distinguished efficiency and responsiveness to N supply, which can be further chosen according to soil N level or affordability to N fertilizers worldwide in tobacco crops. In a general framework, this can lead to a more sustainable use of N and can support tobacco breeding programs for NUE.

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