Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA
Date of Award
5-2014
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Chemistry
First Advisor
Dr. Jason Parsons
Second Advisor
Dr. Jose Gutierrez
Third Advisor
Dr. Evangelia Kotsikorou
Abstract
Soil fertility and plant nutrition is crucial for a better yield and consistent harvest in the Rio Grande Valley for local farmers growing citrus trees. A field of oranges and a field of grapefruits were monitored and nutrition deficiencies were noticed that played an important role during fruit set. Soil samples that were taken throughout the year were analyzed via a carbon dioxide extraction method that mimics the way plants naturally take up nutrients or extract nutrients from every soil type. Macronutrients such as the N, P, K, Na, Ca, Mg and some of the micronutrients (Zn, Fe, Mn, and Cu) key role to determine the nutrient status of an orchard and gave us a great indication on deciding what fertilizers are going to be taken into consideration for pre and post-harvest for the following year.
Granting Institution
University of Texas-Pan American
Included in
Agriculture Commons, Chemistry Commons, Plant Sciences Commons
Comments
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