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Nutrient Management Research Database
General Information
Research Title
Calcium Nitrate pays off on citrus
Research Specifications
Crop: Citrus
Soil Type:
State: Florida
Year: 2003
Authors
Bill Easterwood
Summary/Abstract from Original Source
- Field trials have shown that calcium nitrate fertilization can increase yield of solids by 10-12% for young trees and 7% on trees 30 years and older when compared to fertilization with urea or ammonium nitrate.
- Root infection of several pathogens can be limited by nitrate based fertilizers.
- Calcium nitrate can also help increase tree longevity.
Research Highlights
Design and Methods
Results
Other Considerations
These benefits from calcium nitrate usage must be balanced with the increased risk of nitrate leaching when using nitrate based fertilizers.