ISSN:
1573-5036
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Summary Ammonium was compared with nitrate as a source of nitrogen for micro-organisms in the decomposition of oat straw. When both ions were added in sufficient and equal quantities the organisms utilized the ammonium ion almost exclusively. The relative absorption of the two ions was determined by means of tagged nitrogen. Ammonium was also found to promote a greater total immobilization of nitrogen and more rapid decomposition of the oat straw under a wide range of environmental conditions. The results suggest that ammonium may be preferable to nitrate in the production of composts and to have certain advantages when nitrogen is applied to promote decomposition of crop residues.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01343647
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