Completed Competitive Grant

Crop response to zinc as a micronutrient in Iowa

Project ID: 2000-04

Abstract

How does corn respond to application of zinc fertilizer on various Iowa soils? How can zinc be applied more effectively using new technology that spreads fertilizer at varying rates? This project sought more information on corn grain yield responses to zinc applications within fields with varying soil characteristics.

Lead investigator: Randy Killom, ISU Agronomy

Year of grant completion: 2002

This competitive grant project was part of the Leopold Center's Initiative.

Topics: Nutrient management

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