Soil respiration, or the combined CO₂ emissions from roots and soil microorganisms, constitutes one of the largest losses of carbon (C) from terrestrial ecosystems. The major drivers of soil respiration, which include soil moisture, temperature, and substrate quality, have been known for some time. Nevertheless,
correlations between these drivers and...
Petroleum mulch applied on the soil surface over a row of
planted seeds promotes a more rapid and a more uniform germination
of seeds, enhances elongation of seedlings and in some cases increases
the yield of the crop. The beneficial effects of petroleum
mulch have usually been attributed to increased...
Published October 1969. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
The effect of soil temperature and soil water suction on the rate
of phosphorus uptake and growth rate of wheat (Triticum aestivum
VILL. ,
Host) was studied.
Plants were grown in perlite slabs
separated from an osmotic solution by a semi-permeable membrane.
Measurements were made at temperatures of 10.0, 18.3,...
The effect of soil temperature and plant water stress on nitrogen
uptake, growth rate and transpiration rate of wheat (Triticum aestivum
VILL. , Host) seedlings was studied. A special apparatus for the control
of plant water stress and root temperature was used.
Leaf area was measured by the air flow...
Published July 1965. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
The usefulness of preplant nitrogen (N) in establishing
alfalfa in colder production areas has not been
well characterized. This study was conducted to determine
the effect of preplant N and soil temperature on
yield, percent N derived from biological nitrogen fixation
(PBNF), and shoot N concentration in alfalfa (Medicago
sativa...