Using a Chlorophyll Meter to Improve N Management

G1632
Published 2013

Fertilizer nitrogen (N) is increasingly recognized as the source of nitrate contamination in much of Nebraska's groundwater. Improving the efficiency of nitrogen use reduces the amount of N that can potentially contaminate water resources. A chlorophyll meter allows fine-tuning N management to field conditions and reduces the risk of yield-limiting N deficiencies. This is another tool that may complement, but does not replace, other aspects of sound N management.

Publication Details

Authors

Charles A. Shapiro

Dennis Francis

Richard B. Ferguson

Gary W. Hergert

Charles S. Wortmann

Subject

Crops

Soil Management

Publication Date June 05, 2006
Last Revision Date January 02, 2013
Language English
Formats

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Series NebGuide