Biomass Production and Potential Fixed Nitrogen Inputs from Leguminous Cover Crops in Subtropical Avocado Plantations

Nitrogen (N) fertiliser is applied to perennial horticultural crops to increase yields, but subsequent N losses in subtropical plantations may be high due to intense rainfall and warmer temperatures. While legume cover crops could potentially contribute N to the tree crops and reduce fertiliser-N re...

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Main Authors: Terry J. Rose, Lee J. Kearney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Agronomy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/9/2/70