Theses and Dissertations

Andrew Dygert

Issuing Body

Mississippi State University

Advisor

Varco, Jac J.

Committee Member

Cox, Michael S.

Committee Member

Oldham, J. Larry

Committee Member

Irby, Jon Trenton

Committee Member

Hopper, George M.

Date of Degree

8-9-2019

Document Type

Graduate Thesis - Open Access

Major

Agronomy

Degree Name

Master of Science

College

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Department

Department of Plant and Soil Sciences

Abstract

Newer multi-trait soybean varieties have resulted in greater yields, bringing into question whether current soil test K (STK) correlation, calibration, and recommendations need updating to maximize yield. The objective of this study was to refine soil test correlation and calibration using a range in residual STK levels and response in temporal leaf and seed K concentrations and yield across soybean maturity groups IV and V. For the 0- to 15-cm soil depth STK levels greater than 125 mg K kg-1, K did not limit yield. Critical tissue K varied between years and maturity group. Critical K at R1, R3, and R5 for group IV soybean were 13.5, 13.2, and 12.9 g K kg-1, respectively and 12.9, 12.6, and 10.9 g K kg-1 for group V, respectively. Maintaining optimal STK levels can help ensure profitable and sustainable soybean production in Mississippi.

URI

https://hdl.handle.net/11668/14534

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