Phosphorus, Zinc, and Manganese Interactions in Hydroponically Grown Maize

Authors

Brandt Nichols, Brigham Young University
Dr. Von D. Jolley, Brigham Young University

Keywords

phosphorus, zinc, manganese interactions, hydroponically grown maize

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

Abstract

Maize (Zea maize L.) roots prolifically explore soil and this requires less intensive phosphorus (P) fertilization than less efficient species, such as potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). Crops are not grown in isolation and species requiring high P are often grown in rotation with low P requiring species which may be problematic. High soil P is known to potentially induce deficiencies of micronutrients such as zinc (Zn) and manganese (Mn) in species like maize. The Zn-induced P deficiency is the most commonly observed and researched P micronutrient interaction. Our research focused on this important micronutrient interaction in hydroponic treatments. Growing the plants hydroponically allowed a direct analysis of the micronutrient interactions without the interference of soil.

Recommended Citation

Nichols, Brandt and Jolley, Dr. Von D. (2013) "Phosphorus, Zinc, and Manganese Interactions in Hydroponically Grown Maize," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1565.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1565