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 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.
Main Authors: | Santos,Luiz Fernando dos, Sodré,Fernando Fabriz, Martins,Éder de Souza, Figueiredo,Cícero Célio de, Busato,Jader Galba |
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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Escola de Agronomia/UFG
2021
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Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1983-40632021000100703 |
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