This article throws light upon the ten main factors that affect mineralization of nitrogen in soil. The factors are: 1. Nature of Organic Materials 2. Soil Moisture 3. Temperature 4. Alternate Wetting and Drying 5. Amount and Sources of Applied Nitrogen 6. Soil Reaction 7. Amount of Nitrogen in Soil 8. Chemical Inhibitors 9. Aeration 10. Soil-Plant Interactions. Factor # [...]
This article throws light upon the six main factors that affect nitrogen loss through de-nitrification. The factors are: 1. Organic Matter 2. Moisture Content 3. Aeration 4. Soil Reaction 5. Amount of Nitrate Present 6. Temperature. Factor # 1. Organic Matter: Because denitrifying bacteria require organic matter as a source of carbon (and nitrogen) for their activity, the nature and [...]
This article will guide you about how to minimise leaching losses of nitrogen in soil. Various experimental evidences show that leaching losses of N may be minimised in different soils by following various methods and sources of nitrogen application. Besides, in order to overcome leaching or de-nitrification losses of N, various nitrification inhibitors may be used. The main function of [...]