Managing Global Resources for a Secure Future

2017 Annual Meeting | Oct. 22-25 | Tampa, FL

215 Organic Nutrient Sources and Enhancers

Oral Session
SSSA Division: Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
Numerous organic and biological sources of nutrients or substances intended to increase the availability of soil nutrients are available in agriculture. This topical session will concentrate on the evaluation of these substances in agricultural and horticultural production systems.

Approved for NM 2.5 CEUs

Cosponsor(s):

SSSA Division: Nutrient Management and Soil and Plant Analysis
ASA Section: Agronomic Production Systems

Tuesday, October 24, 2017: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Tampa Convention Center, Room 9

Organizers:
James Camberato and Lori A. Hoagland
Moderator:
Lori A. Hoagland
9:30 AM
Introductory Remarks
9:35 AM
Effect of Phosphate-Metal-Humic Complexes on P Uptake in Hydroponics and Soil.
Fien Degryse, University of Adelaide; Rodrigo Coqui da Silva, University of Adelaide; Roslyn Baird, The University of Adelaide; Michael J. McLaughlin, CSIRO
9:50 AM
Optimization of Nitrogen and Phosphorous Release Rates from Rendered Animal Products Using Natural Amendments.
Bhupinder Jatana, Clemson University; Christopher Kitchens, Clemson University; Christopher Ray, Clemson University; Nishanth Tharayil, Clemson University
10:05 AM
Effects of Summer Cover Crop Planting, Compost Application, and in-Season Fertigation on Organic Strawberry Production.
Xin Zhao, University of Florida; Yurui Xie, University of Florida; Zack Black, University of Florida; Dustin Huff, University of Florida; Xinhong Dong, University of Florida
10:20 AM
Extractable Soil Mineral Elements Following Poultry Litter Application By Surface and Subsurface Band Applications in a No-till Cotton System.
Haile Tewolde, USDA-ARS; Mark W. Shankle, Mississippi State University; Thomas R. Way, USDA-ARS; Daniel H. Pote, USDA-ARS; Karamat R Sistani, USDA-ARS
10:35 AM
Break
10:45 AM
Maximizing Crop Productivity and Soil Fertility Benefits in Vegetable Systems Fertilized with Organic Amendments and Processed Organic Fertilizers.
Gabriel Maltais-Landry, University of Florida; Matthew Godinez, University of British Columbia; Brianna Thompson, University of British Columbia; Sean M Smukler, University of British Columbia
11:00 AM
Organic Inputs and Mineral Fertilizer Effects on Soil Chemical Properties and Maize Productivity in Central Highlands of Kenya.
Daniel N. Mugendi, University of Embu; Monica Mucheru-Muna, Kenyatta University; Evelyn Njogu-Mureithi, University of Embu; Felix Kipchirchir Ngetich, University of Embu; Jayne Njeri Mugwe, Kenyatta University
11:15 AM
Amendment Composition and Location Affect Soil Microbial Activity, Nitrogen Availability, and Pest Dynamics on Organic Vegetable Farms.
Lori A. Hoagland, Purdue University; Elizabeth T Maynard, Purdue University; Daniel S. Egel, Purdue University
11:30 AM
Effect of Straw Incorporated to Different Location in Soil Profile on Straw Humification Coefficient and Maize Yield.
Xiaozeng Han, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Wenxiu Zou, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agro-ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Lu Xinchun, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Harbin 150081, PR China; Xiangxiang Hao, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Mengyang You, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Harbin 150081, PR China
11:45 AM
Plant Growth and Yield Response of Maize to in-Furrow Biological and Plant Growth Regulator Products.
Jason Lee, Purdue University; James Camberato, Purdue University; Robert L. Nielsen, Purdue University
12:00 PM
Adjourn