Growth and Distribution of Maize Roots in Response to Nitrogen Accumulation in Soil Profiles after Long-Term Fertilization Management on a Calcareous Soil

The replacement of inorganic fertilizer nitrogen by manure is highlighted to have great potential to maintain crop yield while delivering multiple functions, including the improvement of soil quality. However, information on the dynamics of root distributions in response to chemical fertilizers and...

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Main Authors: Yunlong Zhang, Tengteng Li, Shuikuan Bei, Junling Zhang, Xiaolin Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/11/4315