Controlled-release nitrogen fertilizer (CRNF) is expected to meet the nutrient demands for crop growth with single application, so as achieve high-yield, high-efficiency, and labor-saving cultivation. However, under current CRNF practices, a application of in winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) usually fails satisfactory effects due insufficient (N) supply later stage, contributing premature le...

Abiotic stresses, such as heat, salt, waterlogging, and multiple-stress environments have significantly reduced wheat production in recent decades. There is a need to use effective strategies for overcoming crop losses due these abiotic stresses. Fertilizer-based approaches are readily available can be managed all farming communities. This research revealed the effects of sulfur-coated urea (SC...

Adequate fertility combined with effective weed management is important in maximizing corn (Zea mays L.) grain yield. Corn uptake of nitrogen (N) is dependent upon many factors including weed species and density and the rate and formulation of applied N fertilizer. Understanding interactions among corn, applied N, and weeds is important in developing management strategies. Field studies were co...

The application of urea fertilizer has always been associated with heavy N losses therefore, improving its efficiency is critical to minimize economic and environmental losses associated with its application. One possible approach to improve the nitrogen losses from the surface applied urea is to coat it with sulfur, urease inhibitor (agrotain) and other biodegradable materials. A pot experimen...

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the most important food crop not only in Asia but also entire world. Over past several decades, conventional fertilizer application for rice has caused loss of nutrients, which could lead to a series environmental problems such as eutrophication and greenhouse effects. The emergence slow controlled-release fertilizers provides new option more efficient fertilization ri...

Abstract High quality turfgrass requires adequate amounts of nitrogen (N) fertilizer. However, excess N application can increase losses via leaching and gaseous emissions. Enhanced efficiency fertilizers (EEF) humic substances have been used to decrease the environment. A two‐year field experiment was conducted on a native soil with Kentucky bluegrass ( Poa pratensis L.) investigate if addition...