Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis · 1972 · 21 citations · 2 references
AgricultureAgronomySoil SciencesPlant NutritionSoil FertilitySoil ScienceCrop NutritionNutrient AvailabilityPlant-soil Nutrient InteractionsSoil Fertility EvaluationSoil Nutrient AvailabilitySoil-plant Nutrient RelationsMicronutrient FertilizersPlant Nutrient Status AssessmentSoil Fertilizer RecommendationSoil Micronutrient TestingSoil Nutrient AnalysisSoil Nutrient Status AssessmentSoybean ProductionZinc Availability
Abstract The objective of this study was to determine the soil fertility and plant nutrient status of soybeans grown on selected sites in the Middle Coastal Plain of South Carolina. Soil tests and plant analysis indicated that all elements were present in sufficient quantity. Micronutrients were added to evaluate their influence on leaf composition and yield. Significant increases in plant B, Cu, and Zn were obtained when these elements were added to the soil, while Fe, Mn, and Mo treatments did not significantly increase the leaf content of these elements. Zn treatments significantly (10% level) increased soybean yields; however, the inclusion of Zn in soybean fertilizer is not recommended until further studies are conducted.
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