Abstract
A screen-house experiment with 0, 25, 50 and 75 ppm S was conducted to study the effect of S on the yield and, Mn, Cu, Fe and Mo concentrations of berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum) at three stages of growth in a normal and reclaimed soil. Higher levels of S decreased the yield in both the soils. Yield in normal soil was much higher than in reclaimed soil. Application of S increased Cu, Mn, and Fe concentrations in all cuts in both soils. Molybdenum concentration was lowered following S application in both the soils in all the cuts. Molybdenum content increased with the stage of plant growth.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Adams, F. 1971 Ionic concentrations and activities in soil solution. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. Proc.35, 420–426.
Chesnin, L. and Yein, C. H. 1950 Turbidimetric determination of available sulphate. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. Proc.15, 149–151.
Dabas, D. S. and Gupta, V. K. 1978 Studies on molybdenum in saline-sodic soils of Karnal. Fert. Tech.15, 27–30.
Gupta, U. C. and Mackay, D. C. 1966 Procedure for the determination of exchangeable Cu and molybdenum in Podzol soils. Soil Sci.101, 93–97.
Gupta, U. C. and Macleod, L. B. 1975 Effect of sulphur and molybdenum on the molybdenum, copper and sulphur concentration of forage crops. soil Sci.119, 441–447.
Gupta, V. K. and Ram Kala 1980 Effect of Cu on Cu: Mo ratio and their concentration in different organs of cowpeas (Vigna sinensis L.). Plant and Soil56, 235–241.
Kirsch, R. K., Harward, M. E. and Petersen, R. G. 1960 Interrelationship among iron, manganese and molybdenum in the growth and nutrition of tomatoes grown in culture solution. Plant and Soil12, 259–275.
Koenig, R. A. and Johnson, C. R. 1942 colorimetric determination of phosphorus in biological materials. Ind. Engng. Chem. (Analyst).14, 246–254.
Lindsay, W. L. and Norvell, W. A. 1978 Development of DTPA soil test for zinc, iron, manganese and copper. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J.42, 421–428.
Mulder, E. G. 1954 Molybdenum in relation to growth of higher plants and micro-organism. Plant and Soil5, 368–415.
Pasricha, N. S. and Randhawa, N. S. 1972 Interaction effect of sulphur and molybdenum on uptake and utilization of these elements by raya. Plant and Soil37, 215–220.
Stout, P. R., Meagher, W. R., Pearson, G. A. and Johnson, C. M. 1951 Molybdenum nutrition of crops plants. Influence of phosphate and sulphate on the absorption of molvbdenum from soils and solution cultures. Plant and Soil3, 51–87.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Gupta, V.K., Mehla, D.S. Influence of sulphur on the yield and concentration of copper, manganese, iron and molybdenum in berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum) grown on two different soils. Plant Soil 56, 229–234 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02205851
Received:
Revised:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02205851