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3127: Grain legumes and nitrate leaching: significance and prevention

Hauggaard-Nielsen, Henrik; Jensen, Erik Steen; Aveline, Anne and Crozat, Yves (2004) Grain legumes and nitrate leaching: significance and prevention. [oral] Presentation at Legumes for the benefit of agriculture, nutrition and the environment, Palais de Congrès, Dijon, France, 7 -11 June 2004.**

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Summary

The amount of internationally published evidence on the effects of grain legumes on nitrate leaching is sparse and some studies may have weak points. Nevertheless, this mini-review indicates that the level of N leaching is 0–20 kg N ha-1 greater after pea than after cereals. Methods to prevent N leaching should be further developed and there is a need to genetically improve the root systems of grain legumes.

Document Language:English
Keywords:grainlegume, leaching, nitrate, residue quality, longterm evaluation
Subject Areas: Crop husbandry > Crop combinations and interactions
Research affiliation: Denmark > DARCOF II (2000-2005) > I. 5 (GENESIS) Production of grain legumes and cereals for animal feed
Funding Part:5-25%
Orgprints ID Number:3127
Contact:Hauggaard-Nielsen, Researcher, Dr., Cand. agro Henrik
Deposited On:17 August 2004
EPrint Type:Oral presentation
Peer Review Status:Not peer-reviewed

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