Use of zeolite in maize (Zea mays) cultivation on nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus uptake and use efficiency

International Journal of Physical Sciences

Volumn 5, Issue 15, 2010, Pages 2393-2401

  Ahmed, O H ^a   Sumalatha, G ^a   Nik Muhamad, A M ^b  

^a DEPARTMENT OF CROP SCIENCE   (Malaysia)

^b UNIVERSITY PUTRA MALAYSIA   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

Inorganic fertilizers; Nutrient uptake; Nutrient use efficiency; Zea mays; Zeolite

Indexed keywords

EID: 78651413108     PISSN: 19921950     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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