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Fertilizing for Quality
A CAREFULLY PLANNED and managed fertilizer program
has many benefits. Response to applied nutrients that
lead to high(er) yields and more profit is an obvious
one. Tools and information available to help growers
reach yield and profit goals include soil and tissue
testing, field history, and recently emerging site-specific
management techniques.
Crop quality is also enhanced
through fertilization. Nutrient programs that provide
balanced nutrition
and
minimize stress as the crop develops and matures
support
high yield and quality, resulting in improved profit
potential.
Crop quality is affected directly and indirectly
by fertilization. Direct benefits relate to the function
of essential nutrients in the plant itself and how
they affect crop growth. Indirect effects include
factors beyond direct nutritional benefits such as
how a plant resists disease and insect pressures.
Both direct and indirect effects can have major impacts
on ultimate crop quality.
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