MSI99P1595 | |
Paul, J. P. | |
University of Mauritius, School of Agriculture, Réduit | |
Is supplementary Nitrogen fertilization useful to sugarcane in Mauritius? | |
Project, BSc (Hons), Crop Science and Production | |
Thesis | |
1994 | |
47 p.: 8 tbls., 12 figs. | |
En | |
En | |
The merit of providing sugar cane during its elongation phase a supplementary N rate of 120 Kg N/ha over and above the current 120 Kg N/ha recommended was investigated in first ratoon cane at two sites (Mon Rocher and Union Park) differing in climatic conditions. The results showed that the response to N was dependent on the availability of soil mineral N. Supplementary N enhanced N uptake but did not further improve tiller density, leaf area index nor their longevity as already found with the current single dose of 120 kg N/ha 1-2 month after harvest of preceding crop. An increase in green cane yield and dry matter was observed at Union Park as a result of applying an additional single dressing of 120 kg N/ha at elongation phase of growth. | |
SUGARCANE NITROGEN FERTILIZERS PLANT NUTRITION | |
MAURITIUS | |
Sugarcane: Soils and plant nutrition | |
Fertilization: Nitrogen | |
1994-08-02 | |
En | |
LIB | |
CAT | |
CHEM |