Changes and Interactions between Grassland Ecosystem Soil and Plant Properties under Long-Term Mineral Fertilization

• Published in: Agronomy (Basel) Vol. 10; no. 3; p. 375
• Main Authors: Vargová, Vladimíra, Kanianska, Radoslava, Kizeková, Miriam, Šiška, Bernard, Kováčiková, Zuzana, Michalec, Milan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 01.03.2020
• Subjects: chemical properties; mineral fertilization; permanent grassland; plant c:n:p ratios; soil

Grasslands intensification by use of mineral fertilization has contributed substantially to the increase in forage production. Intensification, however, can degrade the other beneficial functions or soil properties. The effects of mineral fertilization on soil and plant chemical qualities of a perma...