The use of nitrification inhibitors (NI) is a technique which is able to improve N fertilizer use
efficiency, to reduce nitrate leaching and to decrease the emission of the climate‐relevant …

This chapter provides information on some recent developments of fertilizer production and
use that improve nutrient efficiency and minimize environmental impact. The nutrients …

The effects of organic amendments and nitrogen (N) fertilizer on yield and N use efficiency of
barley were investigated on a Nitisol of the central Ethiopian highlands in 2014. The …

Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) are two significant macronutrients for the growth and
development of the plant. These two nutrients represent the highest percentage of fertilizer …

Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate
source for the latest research in agronomy. As always, the subjects covered are varied and …

Retention and/or reincorporation of plant residues increases soil organic nitrogen (N) levels
over the long-term is associated with increased crop yields. There is still uncertainty …

Agriculture is an important energy user and energy supplier in the form of bio-energy. In
today's agricultural practices, soil tillage and applications of chemicals are the greatest …

This paper presents the most important issues relating to the influence of mineral fertilizers
on both the natural environment and human and animal health. The physiological …

The effects of water, N and weed interactions on crop performance have not been
adequately addressed. The main objectives of this study, which was conducted in a semi …

The purpose of the present study was to study the effect of slow-release fertilizers on nitrate
leaching, its distribution in soil profile, N-use efficiency (NUE), and yield in potato cultivation …