HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
METHODS OF IRRIGATION AND FERTILIZER APPLICATION
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Broadcast Application
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Band Application
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Fertigation
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Foliar
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Top Dressing
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Detailed explanation-1: -Band application is also known as starter application. Fertilizer is applied in bands near where developing roots will easily reach it; either to the side and below the seed rows, slightly below the seeds, or in between rows.
Detailed explanation-2: -20.1.1 Broadcasting It is suitable to crops with dense stand, the plant roots permeate the whole volume of the soil. Normally broadcasting increases application of high doses. Insoluble phosphatic fertilizers such as rock phosphate are used in this method of application. The broadcasting of fertilizers is of two types.
Detailed explanation-3: -Broadcasting – The manures and fertilizers are scattered uniformly over the field before planting the crop and are incorporated by tilling or cultivating. Drilling and placement – Fertilizers are placed in the soil furrows formed at the desired depth. More items