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Sunflower Production - Concise GuideA
www.kzndard.gov.zaCompared to grain crops, sunflower utilises soil nutrients exceptionally well. The main reason for this is the finely branched and extensive root system. The roots come into contact with nutrients which cannot be utilised by other crops. Macro nutrients Sunflower normally reacts well to nitrogen and phosphorus fertilisation where there is a
SOIL NUTRIENTS, SOURCES AND UPTAKE
www.agronomy.k-state.eduo Soil organic matter is approximately 5% N and 0.5% P or S. o Organic matter is also the primary reservoir for available forms of most of the micronutrients. o Potassium is an important exception and does not exist in organic forms. Even though plants are not able to utilize nutrients in organic matter directly,
SOIL NUTRIENTS, SOURCES AND UPTAKE - …
www.agronomy.k-state.eduSOIL NUTRIENTS, SOURCES AND UPTAKE Essential Plant Nutrients All green plants have the ability to manufacture their own food by using energy derived from the