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The influence of soil oxygen availability on yield and nutrient uptake (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Na) by winter rye (Secale cereale)

The influence of soil oxygen diffusion rate (ODR) on winter rye (Secale cereale cv Dańkowskie Nowe) growth, yield, and mineral composition was studied in the greenhouse. A range of soil ODR values was created by manipulating soil water tension and soil bulk density. The soil bulk densities used duri...

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Published in:Plant and soil 1992-06, Vol.143 (2), p.267-274
Main Authors: STȨPNIEWSKI, WITOLD, PRZYWARA, GRAZYNA
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Language:English
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Summary:The influence of soil oxygen diffusion rate (ODR) on winter rye (Secale cereale cv Dańkowskie Nowe) growth, yield, and mineral composition was studied in the greenhouse. A range of soil ODR values was created by manipulating soil water tension and soil bulk density. The soil bulk densities used during the experiment were: 1.20, 1.35 and 1.50 Mgm⁻³. The soil water tensions used were 15-80 kPa (control), 2-5 kPa and 0 kPa (2-5 mm of water ponded on the soil surface). The 2-5 and 0 kPa water tensions were applied for 15 days beginning at 3 growth stages (stress I at two-three leaves, stress II at shooting, stress III at heading). Yield at full maturity decreased to as little as 30-50% of the controls when ODR dropped below 20 µg m⁻² s⁻¹. When soil hypoxia occurred early (2-3 leaves, or shooting), straw weight decreased for ODR < 20 µg m⁻² s⁻¹ and root potassium content increased for ODR below 10 µg m⁻² s⁻¹. The uptake of all measured macroelements was decreased at low oxygen availability. Oxygen diffusion rates of > 30 µg m⁻² s⁻¹ were needed for adequate nutrient uptake.
ISSN:0032-079X
1573-5036
DOI:10.1007/BF00007882