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Novel in-soil nutrient sensors
Reference
BB/L004305/1
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Tony Miller
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
John Innes Centre
Department
Metabolic Biology
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
124,939
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
04/11/2013
End date
31/12/2014
Duration
14 months
Abstract
unavailable
Summary
Efficient agriculture requires the targeting of fertilizer applications throughout the year when it is needed by the crop to achieve maximum yields. For nitrogen, if too much is applied at the wrong time then it can be lost to the atmosphere or leached in drainage water before it can be accessed by roots. Crop measurements can be useful indicators of the plant's nutritional status, but when a deficiency is detected by these methods it is already too late to adjust inputs and a sub-maximal yield will result. Earlier and more accurate methods of measuring soil nutrient availability are needed to maintain an optimal supply to crops and minimise the amount lost to the environment. A new type of soil nutrient sensor has been developed and this funding is requested to rigorously field test the system and compare it with current methods. Other uses of the technology will also be tested, including the feasibility of using it to measure other important crop nutrients in the soil.
Committee
Not funded via Committee
Research Topics
Soil Science
Research Priority
X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative
Follow-On Fund (FOF) [2004-2015]
Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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