Highlights Adjusting nitrogen (N) fertilization rates for corn following legumes can reduce N
losses. Including perennial legumes in corn rotations can reduce nitrate-N losses and …

Abstract Maize (Zea Mays L.) yield responsiveness to nitrogen (N) fertilization depends on
the yield under non-limiting N supply as well as on the inherent productivity under zero N …

The proper choice of a planting pattern is a key issue in the Corn Belt of Northeast China
(CBNC) for national grain security and increasing the incomes of farmers. Field experiments …

As pressure on the dairy industry to reduce its environmental impact increases, efficient
recycling of manure nutrients through local crop** systems becomes crucial. The aim of …

Core Ideas Soil texture and precipitation largely impact split fertilizer application efficacy.
Split fertilizer application consistently increased grain yield in irrigated sands. In fine‐texture …

Knowledge of feasibly attainable crop yields is needed for many purposes, from field‐scale
management to national policy decisions. For alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.), the most widely …

Background The root system architecture (RSA) of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) affects
biomass production by influencing water and nutrient uptake, including nitrogen fixation …

Abstract Context Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) consumes a large amount of soil inorganic
nitrogen (N) but can supply ample rhizosphere deposited N to subsequent crops. Therefore …

Planting systems in the corn belt of Northeast China (CBNC) have been adjusted to solve
the problem of black soil productivity decline caused by long-term intensive cultivation. To …

Nitrogen provided to crops through mineralization is an important factor in N management
guidelines. Understanding of the interactive effects of soil and weather conditions on N …