The new Caribbean Nitrogen Index to assess nitrogen dynamics in vegetable production systems in southwestern Puerto Rico

The new Caribbean Nitrogen Index to assess nitrogen dynamics in vegetable production systems in southwestern Puerto Rico

Nutrient loss from agricultural fields is one of the main factors influencing surface- and ground-water quality. Typical fertilizer nitrogen (N) consumption rates in vegetable production systems and horticultural crops in Puerto Rico fluctuate between 112 and 253 kg N/ha. The nitrogen use efficiency...

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Main Authors: Miguel Oliveras-Berrocales, David Sotomayor-Ramírez, Jorge A. Delgado, Luis R. Pérez-Alegría
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2017-03-01
Series:International Soil and Water Conservation Research
Subjects:
Nitrogen index
Nitrogen management
Residual soil N
Crop N removal
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095633916301575

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