Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer use efficiency improves alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i> L.) production and performance in alkaline desert soil.

ABSTRACT: The deficiency of nitrogen and phosphorus is a primary constraint on the normal growth of alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) in the alkaline desert soils of northern Xinjiang. Optimizing the combination of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers can maximally significantly enhance farmers' economic returns while concurrently mitigate soil environmental pollution. For this purpose, a field experiment based on a randomized complete block design was conducted over two consecutive years (2019 and 2020) in Shihezi, Xinjiang province, China. The WL366HQ variety of alfalfa was evaluated with four levels each of urea and monoammonium phosphate. The effects of fertilizer treatments were assessed on alfalfa yield, growth traits, nutritional quality, fertilizer use efficiency, and economic benefit. Appl

SUBMITTER: Sun Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11876427 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature