Volume: 3, 2024
3rd International PhD Student’s Conference at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland:
ENVIRONMENT – PLANT – ANIMAL – PRODUCT
Abstract number: P011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24326/ICDSUPL3.P011
Published online: 24 April 2024
ICDSUPL, 3, P011 (2024)
Effectiveness of coated fertilizers in corn crops from a sustainable fertilization perspective
Łukasz Rusek1*, Marzena Sylwia Brodowska1
1 Department of Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry, Faculty of Agrobioengineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland
* Corresponding author: lukasz.rusek@up.lublin.pl
Abstract
Today’s challenges facing agriculture call for innovative solutions that not only meet society’s growing needs, but are also sustainable and do not harm the environment. One of the key aspects is optimal fertilizer management, which is crucial for efficient crop cultivation. The presentation included a study of the effectiveness of enveloped fertilizers in corn cultivation. The results indicated that NPK fertilizers have a beneficial effect on yield weight, especially when they are coated. Coated fertilizers proved to be more effective than traditional fertilizers in increasing yields. Yield differences between the different fertilizers were small, suggesting that the choice of a particular fertilizer does not significantly affect yields. However, weather conditions can have a significant impact on plant fertility. Ultimately, this study provides valuable information for farmers and may help develop effective fertilizer practices to help increase yields.
Keywords: fertilizers, corn, biodegradable coating
How to cite
Ł. Rusek, M.S. Brodowska, 2024. Effectiveness of coated fertilizers in corn crops from a sustainable fertilization perspective. In: 3rd International PhD Student’s Conference at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland: Environment – Plant – Animal – Product. https://doi.org/10.24326/ICDSUPL3.P011