Root Distribution and Development of Vegetable Crops as Measured by Radioactive Phosphorus Injection Technique1
- 1 July 1963
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Agronomy Journal
- Vol. 55 (4) , 329-333
- https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj1963.00021962005500040008x
Abstract
Synopsis: Carrot roots were active to a depth of 30 inches and showed deeper rooting in a loam than in a muck. Between blossom and harvest snap bean roots developed at a rapid rate and primarily downward. About 80% of the actively absorbing roots of onion and pepper were in the upper 8 inches of soil. On Carlisle muck there was little difference in P uptake by potatoes at applications of 2 to 16 pounds P per acre.Keywords
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