1989 Projects
Project: 92-88
Title: Significance of Fall and Dormant Nitrogen in Turfgrass Management
Principle Investigator: W.R. Kussow / UW–Madison, Soil Science
Objective: To demonstrate the multiple benefits that can arise from fall N fertilization of turfgrass.
Funding Level: $5,376, $4,100
Duration: 2 years
Project: 93-88
Title: Development of an Interactive Computer Program for Lime and Fertilizer Recommendations and Nutrient Adjustments
Principle Investigator: E.E. Schulte / UW–Madison, Soil Science
Objective: To develop an interactive computer program for adjusting lime and fertilizer recommendations.
Funding Level: $1,000
Duration: 1 year
Project: 94-88
Title: Effect of Nitrogen Fertilizer Programs and Other Cultural Practices on Nitrate Contamination of Groundwater Beneath the Central Sand Region of Wisconsin
Principle Investigator: G. Chesters / UW–Madison, Water Resources Center
Objective: To investigate the effect of cultural practices on contamination of groundwater of the Central Sand region of Wisconsin with NO3-N.
Funding Level: $7,970
Duration: 1 year
Project: 95-88
Title: Determination of Legume N Credits as Affected by Stand Density and Last Hay-Year Management
Principle Investigator: K.A. Kelling / UW–Madison, Soil Science
Objective: To relate alfalfa stand characteristics (primarily density) to its ability to supply N to a succeeding crop of corn.
Funding Level: $12,148, $13,009, $14,308, $15,360, $6,505
Duration: 5 years
Project: 96-88
Title: Soil and Plant Analysis for Red Clover Studies
Principle Investigator: K.A. Kelling / UW–Madison, Soil Science
Objective: To analyze collected plant and soil samples for P, K, and associated nutrients so that uptake, removals, and critical levels can be established.
Funding Level: $3,280
Duration: 1 year
Project: 97-88
Title: Evaluation of Phosphorus Availability and Accumulation in Potatoes as Affected by Mycorrhizae, Soil Test, and Fertilizer Additions
Principle Investigator: K.A. Kelling / UW–Madison, Soil Science
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of a mycorrhizal inoculant for improving P availability and uptake for potatoes.
Funding Level: $12,280, $8,000, $8,000
Duration: 3 years
Project: 98-88
Title: Evaluation of Soil and Plant Tests for Site-Specific Prediction of Corn Nitrogen Fertilizer Requirements
Principle Investigator: L.G. Bundy / UW–Madison, Soil Science
Objective: To evaluate use of early growing season plant and soil nitrate tests and spring preplant profile nitrate measurements to predict corn N fertilizer requirements.