Can application of enhanced efficiency fertilizers at planting reduce N losses from grain corn production in Ontario?
IPNI-2014-CAN-4RC01
Objective To determine if applying a nitrogen fertilizer treated for a timed release at planting results in similar reduction in N2O emissions and nitrate leaching compared to application at the 6th leaf-stage in corn; To evaluate if nitrogen rate adjustments in these two practices can lead to further reductions in N2O emissions and nitrate leaching; To compare life-cycle economic and environmental impacts of these two 4R practices, considering management changes associated with each practice. Read more
Interpretive Summary
Nitrogen (N) is a key input for sustaining high crop yields, but fertilizer N uptake efficiency in crops is relatively low. Part of the applied N that is not taken up by crops, is vulnerable to losses such as nitrate leaching and nitrous oxide emissions. The overall goal of this project is to determine how Right Time and Right Source practices for N fertilizer management affect N losses.
Nitrogen (N) is a key input for sustaining high crop yields, but fertilizer N uptake efficiency in crops is relatively low. Part of the applied N that is not taken up by crops is vulnerable to losses such as nitrate leaching and nitrous oxide emissions. The overall goal of this project is to determine how Right Time and Right Source practices for N fertilizer management affect N losses.
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Project Leader
Claudia Wagner-Riddle, University of Guelph
Project Cooperators
None
IPNI Staff
Location
Americas \ Northern America \ CAN \ Ontario