9-15-2009. Alfalfa Fertility Brian Arnall Soil Ferity Extension OSU.

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Alfalfa Fertility Brian Arnall Soil Ferity Extension OSU

Goals?

P and K Sufficiency = How much you can get. P and K both Deficient? –Multiplication Effect Example: 5 ton Potential – P is 80 % 4 ton potential Lost 1 ton – K is 80 % 4 ton potential Lost 1 ton –P and K :.80 *.80 =.64% 3.2 ton potential Lost 1.8 ton

Our Soils Survey in percent of the alfalfa fields in OK sampled had low pH or were deficient in P2O5 or K2O, or both Survey repeated in 2000 (434 samples) 92 percent of the 434 soil samples analyzed for alfalfa production by the SWFAL at OSU needed lime, P, or K for good production

Follet and Wilkinson, Soil pH Yield, tons/A Alfalfa Response to Soil pH

Alfalfa Root Development Most lateral roots are near the soil surface for the first year, but more deep lateral roots develop as the plant ages Alfalfa has lower root density than many grasses and a deeper rooting zone P and K application increase root growth, enabling roots to obtain moisture and nutrients from greater volume of soil

P Functions in Plants Energy storage and transfer –Phosphate compounds are “energy currency” –(such as ADP and ATP) Structural component of biochemicals –Seed formation –Calcium and magnesium phytate Maintenance and transfer of genetic code Root growth, rapid crop establishment Early maturity, quicker recovery

P Fertilization Increases Nodule Growth Gates, 1974 P application, lb P 2 O 5 /A Nodule dry weight, mg/plant

K 2 O added, lb/A Grewal and Williams, 2002 (Australia) K Fertilization Increases Nodule Activity

K 2 O added, lb/A K Fertilization Improves Hay Quality Grewal and Williams, 2002 (Australia)

Plant counts taken in May as % of those previous September Bailey, 1983 (MB) K Helps Reduce Winterkill in Alfalfa Stand density (%) 100 lb K 2 O/yrNo K Year

Diagnosis of P Deficiencies Visual Observation: –Distinct P deficiencies are seldom observable on alfalfa – not an effective diagnostic method! Soil Testing –Soil test prior to planting and regularly afterwards Tissue Analysis –Best way to monitor plant performance and prevent hidden hunger and yield loss Recommended tissue concentration: –0.25 to 0.40% P in top third of plant

In K-deficient alfalfa, small white or yellowish spots first appear around the outer edges of older leaves

K Deficiency in Alfalfa Moderate K Deficiency Severe K Deficiency

Micro Nutrients Secondary and Micronutrients—Deficiencies of the secondary elements (calcium, magnesium, and sulfur) and micronutrients (iron, zinc, manganese, copper, boron, molybdenum, and chlorine) are usually not a problem with alfalfa production in Oklahoma. Some magnesium, boron, sulfur, and zinc deficiencies have been reported in the extreme southeastern part of Oklahoma. Response to sulfur- containing fertilizers can only be expected under high-yielding dryland production. Special fertilizers containing secondary and micronutrients should not be applied to alfalfa unless there is strong evidence of a deficiency. However, it is critical that soil pH and levels of phosphorus and potassium have been corrected before trying to confirm a secondary or micronutrient deficiency.

Years 3-6 Thinning Stand Fertilization? Beware!!!

Thank you