The content and uptake of magnesium by ragi (Eleusine coracana Gaetn.) as influenced by soil type and application of magnesium, potassium and lime

Mathan, K.K. and Rao, K.C. (1982) The content and uptake of magnesium by ragi (Eleusine coracana Gaetn.) as influenced by soil type and application of magnesium, potassium and lime. Madras Agricultural Journal, 69 (4). pp. 234-242.

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Abstract

In pot trials with E. coracana grown in 2 acidic, Mg-deficient soil types, Mg uptake was increased with lime in the absence of applied Mg, but was decreased in its presence. Mg uptake was increased with applied Mg in the absence of applied K, but was decreased in its presence

Item Type: Article
Author Affiliation: Department of Soil Science, Tamil Nadu Agric. Univ., Coimbatore 641 003, India.
Subjects: Plant Protection
Soil Science and Microbiology
Divisions: Millet
Depositing User: Mr B Krishnamurthy
Date Deposited: 30 Jul 2012 09:22
Last Modified: 30 Jul 2012 09:22
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/7024

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