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Nutrient Management Research Database
General Information
Research Title
Efficient phosphorus management for vegetable production
Research Specifications
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State: California
Year:
Authors
Hartz, Tim. Smith, Richard.Cahn, Mike
Summary/Abstract from Original Source
This learning module covers the basics of phosphorus management and beyond
Topics explained in this module include:
- Explanation of different indices for estimating P availability.
- Temperature’s effects on P availability.
- How soil P is influenced by fertilizer and crop management.
- Residual P
- Under what situations P fertilization is or isn’t required
- Threshold P levels for fertilization response
- P deficiency symptoms and plant tissue analysis
- P fertilization and the environment.
- An online quiz to test your knowledge.