Publication Details

Category Text Publication
Reference Category Journals
DOI 10.1002/ldr.3400060304
Title (Primary) Influence of mineral fertilizers and different soil types on nutrient leaching: Results of lysimeter studies in East Germany
Author Meissner, R.; Rupp, H.; Seeger, J.; Schonert, P.
Source Titel Land Degradation & Development
Year 1995
Department BOFO; BOSYS
Volume 6
Issue 3
Page From 163
Page To 170
Language englisch
Keywords different soil types; lysimeter experiment; nutrient leaching; subdivided mineral fertilization
Abstract A lysimeter experiment on mineral fertilizer use and soil type was begun in 1985 to study the interrelationships between the level of mineral fertilization and the leaching of nutrients. Increased application of mineral fertilizers brought about not only a significant reduction in effluence build-up, but also a significant increase in yield. The lowest levels of nitrogen leaching were found in clay-sand soil in use as grassland, and the highest in sandy soil used as arable land. Unexpectedly, the study was unable to prove statistically that a reduction in N, P and K leaching follows automatically from a reduction in mineral fertilization. Hence, suboptimal fertilization cannot be the only corrective measure if a noticeable or marked reduction in the adverse impact on water quality due to nutrient leaching is to be achieved. Interim plantings should be integrated in crop rotations. Agricultural crops must be siteadapted and suited to the fertilization regime.
Persistent UFZ Identifier https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=27135
Meissner, R., Rupp, H., Seeger, J., Schonert, P. (1995):
Influence of mineral fertilizers and different soil types on nutrient leaching: Results of lysimeter studies in East Germany
Land Degrad. Dev. 6 (3), 163 - 170 10.1002/ldr.3400060304