Influence of lime on the availability to napier grass (Pennisetum Purpureum) of some applied nutrients on peat

W.Y.Chew and K. Ramli

Abstract

Lime reduced the contents of P and K but increased the contents of Ca and Mg in Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum). However, the uptake of P, K, Ca and Mg was each significantly increased by  liming. This increased was mainly due to improved plant growth as a result of lowered soil acidity when lime was applied. The recovery of fertilizer P and K was also increased by addition of lime.

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