Monitoring the combined action of controlled‐release fertilizers and a soil conditioner in soil

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The combined action of a soil conditioner and a controlled‐release fertilizer was followed by conducting soil column leaching and tomato growth experiments. The change in soil water‐holding capacitiy and the release of potassium sulfate (K₂SO₄) from conventional and controlled‐release forms was evaluated using leaching experiments in soil columns. Tomato growth was followed by the comparison of biomass yields on a dry matter basis with experiments where different combinations of controlled‐release or conventional fertilizer rates and soil conditioner applications. It was demonstrated that the combined usage of controlled‐release fertilizers and soil conditioners increased tomato yield and enhanced the nutritional status of the tomato plants in comparison to conventional fertilizer materials.     

Agronomic Efficiency of Indian Rock Phosphates in Acidic Soils Employing Radiotracer A‐Value Technique

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A greenhouse pot culture study was conducted to evaluate the agronomic efficiency of two rock phosphates from Mussoorie (MRP) and Purulia (PRP) in two acidic soils from Dapoli (Maharashtra) and Aruvanthklu (Karnataka), India, by growing maize (cv. Ganga) as the test crop and using ³²phosphorus (P) single superphosphate (³²P=SSP) as a tracer (A‐value technique). Dry‐matter yield and P uptake increased significantly with the application of P fertilizers compared to control treatment (without P) in both the soils. There was no significant difference with respect to dry‐matter yield among the P fertilizer treatments. However, P uptake by the shoots was found to be significantly higher in the PRP treatment in only Dapoli soil compared to other P fertilizer treatments. Phosphorus derived from fertilizer decreased in rock phosphate treatments compared to standard ³²P‐SSP treatment in both the soils, indicating an excess availability of P from the rock phosphates. A‐values of soil and rock phosphate indicate a relatively higher P availability from Aruvanthklu soil compared to Dapoli soil; A‐values for the rock phosphates were in the order PRP>MRP. The substitution ratio showed that the availability of P from both the rock phosphates were less than SSP in both the soils.     

Predicting the changes in environmentally and agronomically significant phosphorus forms following the cessation of phosphorus fertilizer applications to grassland

Phosphorus (P) loss from soil can impair surface water quality. Losses from soil are related to soil P concentrations, but agronomic measures such as Olsen P do not in many cases predict the potential for P loss. One possible strategy to decrease P loss is to stop applying P fertilizers. We examined the changes in both agronomic (Olsen P) and environmental [water‐extractable P (WEP) and calcium chloride‐extractable P (CaCl₂‐P)] P tests, and the potential implications following a halt to P fertilizer application to four long‐term grassland field trials on different soil types. Exponential decreases in Olsen P and WEP concentration over time were observed in three of the four trials, but only in one trial for CaCl₂‐P. The rates of decrease in Olsen P (OP) and WEP concentration were best correlated with initial WEP (WEP_i) concentration and the quotient of Olsen P_i/P retention (PR, a measure of Al‐ and Fe‐oxides), respectively. The equation t = 1/(?0.035 × ln OP_i/PR ? 0.0455) × (ln WEP_t ? ln WEP_i) was used to predict the time (t) taken for WEP concentrations at the sites to decrease to 0.02 mg/L (WEP_t), which is proposed as a limit for dissolved reactive phosphorus in overland flow, and the result was 23–44 yr. Results from a similar equation for Olsen P predicted a quicker rate of WEP. A significant decline in dry matter (DM) yield was observed at one trial site. For this site, the rate of decline in DM yield was of a similar magnitude to the rate of decline in WEP concentration. This suggests that halting P fertilizer application to decrease P loss as measured by WEP concentration may decrease farm productivity. An alternative, more financially acceptable, strategy is required, such as a negative P balance while maintaining yields with N fertilizer, but further work is required to assess both the agronomic and environmental implications of this strategy.     

Phosphorus and zinc fertilization effects on dry matter yield and phosphorus and zinc uptake by Crambe

Crambe (Crambe abyssinica Hochist.) is an oilseed crop high in euricic acid with industrial applications in production of nylon, plasticizers, and lubricants. Little information is available on crambe response to phosphorus (P) and zinc (Zn) fertilization. This glasshouse study was conducted to evaluate the response of crambe to four rates of P and five rates of Zn fertilizer application to a soil with 10 mg/kg NaHCO₃‐extractable P and 0.6 mg/kg DTPA‐extractable Zn. Phosphorus fertilizer, but not Zn fertilizer, increased the dry matter yield of plant tops. Phosphorus response was consistent in both 35‐ and 62‐day‐old plants. Zinc response was most consistent in 35 day‐old plants. Significant interactions were observed between P and Zn for dry matter weight, P:Zn ratio, and Zn uptake at 35 days. No significant interactions were observed at 62 days. Analysis of the data showed a negative correlation coefficient between P or Zn treatment and tissue concentration or uptake for the opposite element.     

氮素形态对强筋和中筋小麦产量和品质的影响

[目的]研究不同氮素形态对强筋和中筋小麦植株生长、籽粒蛋白质含量及产量的影响,为选择适宜氮肥种类、提高氮素利用率提供科学依据.[方法]选用强筋小麦'藁优2018'和中筋小麦'济麦22'在河北邢台进行田间试验.在相同施氮量下,设置5个氮源处理:不施氮肥(CK)、酰胺态氮肥(Urea)、铵态氮肥(NH4+-N)、硝态氮肥(...     

Drought response of dry-seeded rice to water stress timing and N-fertilizer rates and sources

Abstract

Dry seeding has been identified as an option for increasing cropping intensity and productivity in rainfed ricelands. Managing drought and nutrients are important for increasing yield, but the interactive effects of drought and nutrients on dry-seeded rice (Oryza sativa L.) growth have not been systematically investigated. Two experiments were carried out in 1994 and 1995 to analyze the effects of N fertilizer rate and the use of controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) on the growth and yield of dry-seeded rice grown on a silty clay loam (Typic Tropaquept) subjected to water stress at different crop stages. In both years, in the main plots, rice was subjected to water stress at four different stages of development. The subplots were designed to compare the effect of the application of prilled urea and CRFs Osmocote (1994) and Polyon 12 (1995). Four N rates (0, 60, 120 and 180 kg ha^?1) were imposed on rice in the sub-subplots (1994 only). The N fertilizer source did not affect any of the measured parameters. Irrespective of the N the fertilizer rates, grain yield and total dry matter accumulation of rice plants stressed at the flowering stage (WS_FL, 1994) and panicle initiation stage (WS_PI, 1995) were significantly lower than those of well-watered plants and plants stressed at the vegetative stage. Water stress during the grain-filling stage reduced the grain yield in 1995 when the stress was severe. Application of N fertilizer increased the yield compared with zero N in all water treatments, except for the WS_FL plants whose yield did not change. The WS_FL treatment also significantly reduced agronomic N-use efficiency.     

Dry‐Matter and Grain Yield,Nutrient Uptake,and Phosphorus Use‐Efficiency of Lowland Rice as Influenced by Phosphorus Fertilization

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Phosphorus (P) deficiency is one of the most yield‐limiting factors in lowland acid soils of Brazil. A field experiment was conducted during two consecutive years to determine dry‐matter and grain yield, nutrient uptake, and P‐use efficiency of lowland rice (Oryza sativa L.) grown on an acidic Inceptisol. Phosphorus rates used in the experiment were 0, 131, 262, 393, 524, and 655 kg P ha^?1 applied as broadcast through termophosphate yoorin. Dry‐matter yield of shoot and grain yield were significantly (P<0.01) and quadratically increased with P fertilization. Concentrations (content per unit dry‐weight leaves) of nitrogen (N), P, and magnesium (Mg) were significantly increased in a quadratic fashion with the increasing P rates. However, concentrations of potassium (K), calcium (Ca), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and iron (Fe) were not influenced significantly with P fertilization, and Mn concentration was significantly decreased with increasing P rates. Phosphorus use efficiencies (agronomic, physiological, agrophysiological, recovery, and utilization) were decreased with increasing P rates. However, magnitude of decrease varied from efficiency to efficiency.     

不同液体有机肥对新疆棉花生长及土壤养分的影响

为研究不同液体有机肥对新疆棉花生长及土壤养分的影响，进而确定滴灌棉田最适宜的液体有机肥类型，为优化新疆滴灌棉花施肥技术提供理论依据，采用盆栽试验，设置5个处理包括不施肥（CK）、常规施肥（化肥，CF）、含氨基酸液体有机肥（AF）、含腐殖酸液体有机肥（HF）、酸性有机肥浸提液（BF），考察了不同施肥处理对棉花生长、叶片光合能力、产量构成、土壤养分以及养分利用率的影响。结果表明：与CF处理相比，不同液体有机肥均能促进棉花生长，提高土壤有效养分含量。其中，AF处理较CF处理显著提高了棉花叶片气孔导度（G_s），增加7.18%；与CF处理相比，HF处理对棉花株高、茎粗、叶片蒸腾速率（T_r）、总根表面积的促进作用最显著，分别增加了6.38%、3.92%、11.01%和14.52%~11.84%，棉花茎和地下部干物质量最高；BF处理棉花总根长显著提高41.21%~49.48%，同时叶片净光合速率（P_n）最强，棉花单株成铃数、衣分最高，棉花蕾铃、籽棉和整株干物质量显著提高了27.91%、11.83%和9.76%。对于土壤理化性质，AF、HF和BF处理较CF处理均显著提高了土壤有效磷含量；BF处理显著降低了土壤pH，且土壤有机质、碱解氮和速效钾含量均高于其他处理。BF处理棉花肥料偏生产力、肥料农学效率和肥料贡献率较CF处理提高了5.83%~19.33%，显著高于其他处理。总之，3种液体有机肥均能促进棉花生长，增加棉花干物质积累，提高土壤有效养分含量以及肥料利用率，其中以酸性有机肥浸提液效果最佳。因此，在滴灌棉田应用酸性有机肥浸提液可以获得更高的棉花产量及肥料利用率，有利于新疆滴灌棉田可持续发展。     

Effects of Biosolids-Derived Organomineral Fertilizers,Urea, and Biosolids Granules on Crop and Soil Established with Ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.)

A pot scale trial investigated the agronomic performance of two organomineral fertilizers (OMF₁₅—15:4:4 and OMF₁₀—10:4:4) in comparison with urea and biosolids granules to establish ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.). Two soils of contrasting characteristics and nitrogen (N) application rates in the range of 0–300 kg ha^?1 were used over a period of 3 years. Fertilizer effects were determined on: (1) dry matter yield (DMY) and crop responses, (2) nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), and (3) selected soil chemical properties. Ryegrass responded linearly (R² ≥ 0.75; P < 0.001) to organomineral fertilizers (OMF) application increasing DMY by 2–27% compared with biosolids but to a lesser extent than urea (range: 17–55%). NUE was related to concentration of readily available N in the fertilizer: urea and OMF showed significantly (P < 0.05) greater N recoveries than biosolids. Total N in soil and soil organic matter showed increments (P < 0.05), which depended on the organic-N content in the fertilizer applied. Soil extractable P levels remained close to constant after 3 years of continuous OMF application but increased with biosolids and decreased with urea, respectively (P < 0.05). The application of biosolids changed soil P Index from 5 to 6; hence, there is a need to monitor soil P status. Both OMF₁₀ and OMF₁₅ formulations are suitable for application in ryegrass.     

秸秆全量还田下磷钾配施对晚粳稻产量及品质的影响

作物秸秆含有丰富的磷、钾等营养元素，但秸秆还田下晚粳稻最佳磷钾配施目前尚不明确。采用磷钾两因素完全随机试验设计，设磷（P₂O₅）0，63.75，127.50，191.25 kg/hm²（记P0、P1、P2、P3）和钾（K₂O）0，102，204，306 kg/hm²（记K0、K1、K2、K3）各4个水平。在水稻成熟期取样测定产量、品质及精米氮素累积量。结果表明：磷肥和钾肥均显著提高了晚粳稻产量、干物质量和收获指数，且二者具有显著互作效应；磷钾合理配施可协同促进晚粳稻产量，当磷、钾肥用量分别62.45 kg/hm²和206.08 kg/hm²时实现较高产。同时，适宜磷钾配施也显著协同提高精米氮素累积量。磷钾合理配施能够提高稻米出糙率、精米率、整精米率及胶稠度，但增加了垩白粒率、垩白度、直链淀粉及粗蛋白含量。除峰值黏度、热浆黏度及冷胶黏度在钾肥用量上存在显著性差异外，各RVA谱特征值在钾肥、磷肥及二者互作上均无显著性差异；其中增施钾肥峰值黏度、热浆黏度及冷胶黏度均先增后降。南方晚粳稻实际生产中应重视优化磷钾配施比例，在土壤地力中上等及秸秆全量还田条件下，采用P1K2的施肥方案可充分发挥磷钾的协同促进效应，同步实现晚粳稻高产、高效并兼顾优质生产。     

Influence of water solubility of granular zinc fertilizers on plant uptake and growth

Abstract

Zinc (Zn) fertilizer application has increased during the past three decades. This increase has created the need for more information regarding the availability and agronomic effectiveness of Zn containing fertilizers because differences of opinions exist relating the relationships between Zn water solubility and plant availability. Plant availability of eight commercialized Zn fertilizer materials having different water solubilities was measured under greenhouse conditions. Corn (Zea mays L.) plants were grown for 40 days in a soil (loamy, mixed, mesic arenic Ustollic Haplargid) amended with lime to two pH's: 6.3 and 7.4. To evaluate the effect of pH, some Zn fertilizers were used at both soil pH levels while all Zn fertilizers were used in the pH 7.4 soil. The experimental design was a factorial combination of pH, Zn fertilizers, and Zn rates of 0,2.1,4.2,8.4 mg Zn kg^?1 soil. Dry matter production and Zn uptake increased significantly when the soil pH decreased from 7.4 to 6.3. The highest dry matter production was obtained with ZnSO₄ (ZnSO₄ H₂O, 99.9% total water soluble Zn), Zn20 (Zn oxysulfate, 98.3% total water soluble Zn), and Zn27 (Zn oxysulfate, 66.4% total water soluble Zn). While ZnFe (Zn iron ferrite, 0.3% total water soluble Zn), ZnK (Zn oxide, KO61, 1% total water soluble Zn), and ZnOS (Zn oxysulfate, 0.7% total water soluble Zn) were less effective followed by Zn40 (Zn oxysulfate, 26.5% total water soluble Zn) and ZnOxS (Zn oxysulfate, 11% total water soluble Zn). The same trend was observed for Zn concentration and uptake. Regression correlations showed that the higher the water solubility, the more effective the Zn fertilizer in increasing dry matter production. Assuming that 5 to 10 kg Zn ha^?1 are the rates commonly recommended, about 50% water soluble Zn is required to adequately supply the crop's needs. Lower fertilizer rates were needed as Zn solubility increased. The cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) concentrations and uptakes in corn forage were not significant for any of the sources and rates.     

Nitrogen Uptake by Malting Barley Grown under Conditions Found in Buenos Aires Province,Argentina

Abstract

There is a lack of data associated with applications of nitrogen (N) fertilizer to increase yield while not increasing seed protein to levels exceeding those acceptable for malting barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) in the Buenos Aires province of Argentina. The effect of rates and timing of N application on yield and grain N concentration of malting barley was evaluated at eight sites in 1999 and 2000. Aboveground dry matter accumulation and N‐uptake pattern through the growing season were evaluated. Dry matter production and N-uptake were measured at four sampling times: tillering, head emergence, grain filling, and maturity. The N fertilizer increased grain yield, but its response varied between sites. Under appropriate conditions, the yield increased and maintained the grain N concentration within a desirable range for malting barley. Split applications were as effective in increasing grain yield as one addition at emergence, but they invariably increased grain N concentration. The season affected the yield response to N fertilizer and its levels in the grain, but the nitrogen harvest index was not affected by the rate of N application.     

Response of alfalfa to a phillipsite‐based slow‐release fertilizer

Abstract

A greenhouse experiment was conducted with alfalfa (Medicago sativa L. cv. Aragon wide leaf) to test the performance of a zeolite (phillipsite) phosphorus‐potassium (P‐K) fertilizer versus soluble potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KH₂PO₄) applied to a coarse‐textured substratum consisting of a mixture 1: 4 (in volume) soihbasaltic ash. Plants were sown at four fertilization rates and five harvests were collected after nine months. The nutrient content in plant tissue was higher in the plants treated with zeolitic fertilizer, although the response was primarily due to P. No differences due to the fertilizer source were observed for dry matter yield. When considering nutrient uptake, differences between the two fertilizers were enhanced, although the results for P are more pronounced. The soil nutrient content found after the experiment shows that available P was significantly higher in those pots that received the zeolite fertilizer, but no differences were found for K.     

Triticale,wheat, and rye growth rates and mineral accumulation at various growth stages

Abstract

Cultivars of triticale, wheat, and rye were grown with different N‐fertilizer rates and sampled at various maturity stages in 1975 to 1977. ‘6TA 131’ triticale, ‘Arthur’ wheat, and ‘Abruzzi’ rye were used as checks. Increasing N fertilizer rates increased dry matter and N accumulation in the above‐ground plant parts. However, after flowering losses of dry matter and N from the plants increased with N fertilizer rates. Triticale and rye generally absorbed more N from the soil than wheat. Triticale and wheat straw had higher P concentrations than rye. The head/straw concentration ratios were: triticale and rye>wheat for P, wheat>triticale and rye for K while Ca and Mg ratios were triticale>wheat>rye.     

控释氮肥全量基施对旱地玉米产量形成和水肥利用效率的影响

探讨控释氮肥全量基施对旱地玉米干物质积累与转运、产量和水肥利用效率的影响,为建立高效旱地玉米一次性氮肥全量施用和轻简化栽培技术提供支撑。2016—2019年在甘肃省东部黄土旱塬区连续4年设置大田定位试验,研究不同用量控释氮肥全量基施对旱地玉米产量、水肥利用效率及干物质积累与转运规律的影响。结果表明:与普通氮肥相比,相同用量的控释氮肥全量基施有利于提高玉米叶片叶绿素相对含量(SPAD值),增加干物质积累量,提高灌浆期茎鞘和叶片干物质输出率和贡献率。无论何种降雨年型,施用控释氮肥均能优化玉米产量构成,平均穗粒数和百粒重分别增加4.0%和4.9%,进而显著提高玉米产量,4年平均增加9.7%。在产量显著增加而耗水量未明显增加的条件下,控释氮肥明显提高了旱地玉米水分利用效率,4年平均增加4.0%;同时显著提高了氮肥偏生产力和农学利用率,4年平均分别增加9.5%和24.7%。因此,与普通氮肥相比,控释氮肥能更好地改善玉米地上部生长发育,增加灌浆期干物质向穗部转移,有利于旱地玉米高产和水肥高效利用。     

有机和无机烟草专用肥配合施用对烟草生产效益和肥料氮素利用率的影响

通过盆栽和田间试验方法,研究了烟草无机专用肥与烟草生物有机专用肥配合施用对烟草整个生育期土壤氮素水平、 烟草地上部干物质累积量、 产量及其氮素利用率的影响。研究结果表明, 与单施烟草无机专用、 烟草生物有机专用肥相比,70%无机专用肥氮+30%生物有机专用肥氮,总施氮量为60 kg/hm2时,烟草整个生育期土壤硝态氮和铵态氮含量分别显著提高了3.75%~118.14%、 0~16.35%、 全氮含量提高了0.77%~10.42%,烟草地上部分干物质累积量增加了0.76%~51.88%,增产8.63%~15.28%,土壤偏生产力提高了5.39%~27.24%,烟草氮素利用率提高了3.21%~208.38%,烟草的生产效益和氮素利用率均达到了最佳,而生物有机专用肥氮在总氮量中所占比例为5%时,对烟草整个生育期土壤有效氮含量、 烟草产量和氮素利用率作用不明显。 因此, 70%无机专用肥氮与30%生物有机专用肥氮配施、 总氮量为60 kg/hm2是值得推荐的配施比例和用量。     

Correlation of Soil pH and Mehlich‐3 Phosphorus with Postflood Rice Phosphorus Concentrations in Arkansas

Abstract

Plant‐available phosphorus (P) measured by routine soil‐test methods is poorly correlated with rice grain yield in Arkansas. Our objective was to determine whether soil water pH (pH_w) and Mehlich‐3 P were correlated with growth and yield of rice grown on silt loam soils. Data from 35 field studies were used to correlate Mehlich‐3 P and pH_w with relative yield, dry matter accumulation, and P concentration at the midtillering stage. Significant linear or nonlinear relationships between pH_w or Mehlich‐3 P with rice growth parameters were delineated but explained less than 27% of the variability in dry matter and P concentrations at the midtillering stage and grain yield at maturity. Mehlich‐3 P and pH_w together explained 61% of the variability in midtillering P concentrations. Midtillering whole‐plant P concentrations were positively related to relative grain yield and dry matter production and will be used to identify soils with limited P availability for rice in Arkansas.     

Nitrogen Application in Irrigated Rice Grown in Mediterranean Conditions: Effects on Grain Yield,Dry Matter Production,Nitrogen Uptake,and Nitrogen Use Efficiency

ABSTRACT

Field experiments were conducted in the major rice growing area of Chile to evaluate the effects of nitrogen (N) fertilization and site on grain yield and some yield components, dry matter production, N uptake, and N use efficiency in rice cultivar ‘Diamante’. Two sites (indicated as sites 1 and 2) and six N rates (0, 50, 100, 150, 200, and 300 kg N ha^?1) were compared. Nitrogen fertilization increased yield, panicle density, spikelet sterility, dry matter production, and N uptake at maturity. 90% of maximum yield was obtained with 200 kg N ha^?1 in site 1 (12,810 kg ha^?1) and with 100 kg N ha^?1 in site 2 (8,000 kg ha^?1). These differences were explained by lower panicle density, and the resulting lower dry matter production and N uptake in site 2. Nitrogen use efficiency for biomass and grain production, and grain yield per unit of grain N decreased with N fertilization. While, agronomic N use efficiency and N harvest index were not affected. All N use efficiency indices were significantly higher in site 1, except grain yield per unit of grain N. The observed variation in N use efficiency indices between sites would reflect site-specific differences in temperature and solar radiation, which in turn, determined yield potentials of each site. On the basis of these results, cultivar ‘Diamante’ would correspond to a high-N use efficiency genotype for grain yield.     

氮磷钾配施对红小豆干物质积累、产量和效益的影响

为探明夏播红小豆氮(N)、磷(P)、钾(N)肥配施最佳用量,采用“3414”肥料效应试验设计方案,研究氮、磷、钾肥配施对夏播红小豆干物质积累、产量和效益的影响,分析施肥因子间的交互作用,并建立以施肥量为变量,以红小豆干物质积累、产量和效益为目标函数的肥料效应模型。结果表明,13个施肥处理下红小豆的平均干物质积累量和平均产量分别是不施肥处理的1.26倍和1.17倍,且差异显著(P<0.05);与不施肥处理相比,过量施氮处理和缺氮处理的效益显著降低,而过量施钾处理间无显著差异,其他11个施肥处理的效益均显著提高,平均提高11.05%。随着氮、磷、钾施肥水平的提高,红小豆干物质积累、产量和效益均呈先增加后降低的趋势,施用氮、磷、钾肥料对干物质积累影响依次表现为N>P>K,对产量、效益影响程度依次表现为N>K>P,肥料的农学利用率均以减量施肥最高;施肥因子间存在一定的交互作用,氮磷和氮钾对红小豆的干物质积累、产量和效益呈正交互作用,磷钾对红小豆的干物质积累呈正交互作用,对产量和效益呈负交互作用;以红小豆干物质积累、产量和效益的综合优化为目标,对函数模型进行优化筛选,得出在该试验条件下红小豆干物质积累≥6 500 kg·hm^-2、产量≥2 350 kg·hm^-2、效益≥17 800元·hm^-2的氮磷钾配施优化组合为施氮量(N)67.6~76.4 kg·hm^-2、施磷量(P₂O₅)85.8~105.0 kg·hm^-2、施钾量(K₂O)52.5~67.5 kg·hm^-2,其比例为N∶P₂O₅∶K₂O=1∶0.99∶0.75。本研究结果为红小豆生产上实现经济、高效施肥提供了理论依据和技术支持。     

Effects of salts on dry matter yield and nitrogen and phosphorus contents of rice plants

Abstract

The effects of different kinds and concentrations of salts on dry matter yield and nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) contents of rice plants under greenhouse conditions were determined for two silt loam soils, one from southern Ohio (Clermont) and one from Arkansas (Crowley). Yield and N and P contents tended to be enhanced by low salt concentration but to be depressed at higher concentration. The chloride salts (NaCl, CaCl₂) were most detrimental to yield and N and P contents, while the sulfate salts (especially Na₂SO₄,) were beneficial when the electrolyte concentration and P in the soil were not high.

The degree of adverse response to salts in the irrigation water and of favorable response to P fertilizer were reflected in the levels of electrolyte and available P in the soils studied. Total N content of the rice tissue increased much more from N and P additions than did total P content. The NaCl (1.5 mmhos/cm) and NaCl + Na₂SO₄ (3.0 mmhos/cm) salt treatments vere generally least detrimental, and NaCl and NaCl + CaCl₂both at 3.0 mmhos/cm were most detrimental to yield and N and P contents of tissue.

In the non‐lethal response range, salt‐depression of yield and N and P contents of tissue may well be largely or partially overcome by fertilizer application. In this study, the best combination of fertilizer and salt was the highest level of N (268 kg N/ha) and intermediate level of P (67 kg P/ha), in combination with NaCl + Na₂SO₄.