Importance of sulfur as a plant nutrient in world crop production

Journal Article · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1965 · Soil Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00010694-196604000-00002· OSTI ID:5527172

Coleman, R

S deficiencies in crop production are increasing because of: (a) the increasing use of S-free fertilizers; (b) the decreasing use of S as a pesticide; and (c) increasing crop yields, which require greater amounts of plant nutrients. Atmospheric supplies of S is an additional factor that should be considered. The functions of S as a plant nutrient are discussed with examples of crop responses resulting from the application of this element. The various sources of fertilizer S are enumerated. The role of S in animal nutrition is briefly considered and the importance of an adequate supply of dietary S for the effective utilization of N by ruminants is pointed out.

• OSTI ID: 5527172
• Journal Information: Soil Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Soil Sci.; (United States) Vol. 101; ISSN SOSCA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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