Effects and interactions of phosphorus and sulphur on a mown white clover/ryegrass sward 3. Indices of nutrient adequacy

New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research

Volumn 40, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 297-307

  Sinclair, A G ^a   Morrison, J D ^a   Smith, L C ^a   Dodds, K G ^a  

^a INVERMAY AGRICULTURAL CENTRE   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Critical nutrient concentrations; Fertiliser; Nitrogen; Nutrient indices; Nutrient ratios; Pasture; Phosphorus; Plant analysis; Relative yield; Sulphur; White clover

Indexed keywords

FERTILIZATION; HERBAGE YIELD; PASTURE; PHOSPHORUS; SULPHUR;

FABACEAE; LOLIUM; POACEAE; TRIFOLIUM; TRIFOLIUM REPENS;

EID: 0030804451     PISSN: 00288233     EISSN: 11758775     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00288233.1997.9513249     Document Type: Article

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