The magnesium requirements of pastures in New Zealand: A review

New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research

Volumn 47, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 363-380

  Edmeades, D C ^a  

^a agKnowledge Ltd   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Animals; Fertiliser; Hypomagnesaemia; Magnesium; Nutrient budgeting; Pastures; Soil fertility; Sustainability

Indexed keywords

MAGNESIUM; NUTRIENT BUDGET; PASTURE; SOIL FERTILITY;

ANIMALIA; BOVIDAE; OVIS ARIES; POACEAE;

EID: 7744243400     PISSN: 00288233     EISSN: 11758775     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00288233.2004.9513605     Document Type: Review

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