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Effects of biotite syenite on the nutrient levels and electrical charges in a Brazilian Savanna Ferralsol

ABSTRACT In the Brazilian Savanna, most of the soils have a low natural fertility. In order to overcome this limitation, farmers use large amounts of soluble fertilizers, causing environmental impacts. In the present study, finely ground biotite syenite (0; 600; 1,200; 1,800; and 2,400 kg ha-1) was...

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Published in:Pesquisa agropecuária tropical 2021-01, Vol.51, p.e66691
Main Authors: Santos, Luiz Fernando dos, Sodré, Fernando Fabriz, Martins, Éder de Souza, Figueiredo, Cícero Célio de, Busato, Jader Galba
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Summary:ABSTRACT In the Brazilian Savanna, most of the soils have a low natural fertility. In order to overcome this limitation, farmers use large amounts of soluble fertilizers, causing environmental impacts. In the present study, finely ground biotite syenite (0; 600; 1,200; 1,800; and 2,400 kg ha-1) was evaluated as an alternative source of nutrients and electrical charges in a weathered Ferralsol from the Brazilian Savanna. Additionally, the development and nutrition of maize plants were analyzed. The values of Ca + Mg, T, t, Zn, Cu, Fe and Mn in the soil were not affected by the addition of biotite syenite, but the available P and K and the permanent charges were increased. The biotite did not increase the contents of P, Ca and Cu in the maize leaves, but it increased the contents of N and K. Increases of 103, 125 and 128 % were also detected, respectively, for plant height, stem diameter and leaf dry matter. The biotite syenite was able to increase the soil P, K and permanent charges, as well as the maize uptake of N and K, thus helping in the plant growth. RESUMO No Cerrado, a maior parte dos solos possui baixa fertilidade natural. Para superar esta limitação, os agricultores empregam grandes quantidades de fertilizantes solúveis, gerando impactos ambientais. Objetivou-se avaliar a utilização de biotita sienito finamente moída (0, 600, 1.200, 1.800 e 2.400 kg ha-1) como fonte alternativa de nutrientes e cargas elétricas em Latossolo intemperizado do Cerrado. Adicionalmente, o desenvolvimento e nutrição de plantas de milho foram avaliados. Os valores de Ca + Mg, T, t, Zn, Cu, Fe e Mn no solo não foram afetados pela adição da biotita sienito, mas houve aumento no P e K disponíveis e nas cargas permanentes. A biotita não elevou os teores de P, Ca e Cu nas folhas do milho, mas aumentou os teores de N e K. Aumentos de 103, 125 e 128 % também foram detectados, respectivamente, na altura da planta, diâmetro do caule e matéria seca das folhas. A biotita sienito foi capaz de aumentar o P, K e as cargas permanentes do solo, bem como a absorção de N e K pelo milho, auxiliando no crescimento da planta.
ISSN:1517-6398
1983-4063
1983-4063
DOI:10.1590/1983-40632021v5166691