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Khanif Y.M., . Ammonia volatilization from Malaysian soils following application of urea. pp. 115-120. ISSN 0126-6128
Abstract
Surface application of urea often results in high ammonia volatilization loss. Information on ammonia volatilization in tropical acid soils is limited. This study was carried out to determine ammonia volatilization loss from surface-applied urea in Malaysian soils and to study the effects of soil properties on the rate of loss. Measurement of urease activity and ammonia volatilization loss in the laboratory was carried out on topsoil (0-15 cm) of 22 soils commonly found in Malaysia using a force-draft technique. Ammonia volatilization loss was recorded daily for seven days. Ammonia volatilization loss from the 22 soils studied ranged from 0.5 to 53 percent of N applied with most soils having values around 35 percent. The ammonia loss in acid sulfate soil was low. Most of the loss occurred during the first 3-4 days after urea application. The urease activity of soils ranged from 12.20 to 150.50 ug/g N/h and was not affected by soil texture and C content. Urease activity had a significant effect on ammonia volatilization loss
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Abstract
Surface application of urea often results in high ammonia volatilization loss. Information on ammonia volatilization in tropical acid soils is limited. This study was carried out to determine ammonia volatilization loss from surface-applied urea in Malaysian soils and to study the effects of soil properties on the rate of loss. Measurement of urease activity and ammonia volatilization loss in the laboratory was carried out on topsoil (0-15 cm) of 22 soils commonly found in Malaysia using a force-draft technique. Ammonia volatilization loss was recorded daily for seven days. Ammonia volatilization loss from the 22 soils studied ranged from 0.5 to 53 percent of N applied with most soils having values around 35 percent. The ammonia loss in acid sulfate soil was low. Most of the loss occurred during the first 3-4 days after urea application. The urease activity of soils ranged from 12.20 to 150.50 ug/g N/h and was not affected by soil texture and C content. Urease activity had a significant effect on ammonia volatilization loss
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| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | 4 tables 9 ref.; Summaries (En Ms) |
| AGROVOC Term: | MALASIA |
| AGROVOC Term: | SUELO ACIDO |
| AGROVOC Term: | APLICACION DE ABONOS |
| AGROVOC Term: | UREA |
| AGROVOC Term: | AMONIACO/ PROPIEDADES FISICO-QUIMICAS SUELO |
| AGROVOC Term: | NITROGENO |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:56 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/20593 |
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