Assessing Nutrient Content of Crops and Nutrient Removal as Affected by Management Practices
A study to identify mineral nutrient removal in the harvested portion of crops grown in western Canada.
IPNI-2001-CAN-MB14
10 Apr 2001
Project Description
Current information on the nutrient removal from western Canadian soils using existing and proposed cropping systems is limited. Long-term nutrient depletion could have important negative impacts on soil productivity and long-term sustainability. Changes in farming practices over the past decade have influenced both yield potential and nutrient cycling, so past information on nutrient removal may not reflect the current situation. A study was initiated to identify mineral nutrient removal in the harvested portion of crops, to determine the impact of management practices on nutritional value and nutrient removal, and to identify management practices that can be used to optimize economic yield, functional food quality, and nutrient content of crops grown in western Canada.