Phosphorus in Canola
Phosphorus (P) is a structural component of DNA, RNA, and cell membranes in living organisms. Phosphorous has limited mobility in the soil and in acidic or alkaline soils, P can become strongly absorbed to soil particles thereby reducing the availability of P to the plant roots. Plants have developed a variety of strategies to improve P availability. Phosphorous may be a limiting nutrient in canola production. However, in the majority of P research studies conducted in Washington it was found that P replacement strategies common in wheat production were adequate for supplying canola P needs. Anecdotal evidence indicates that soil test P can be increased through the frequent use of canola in rotation.
- Tao, H., A. Esser, S. Van Vleet, and I. Madsen. 2021. Phosphorus Fertility Management for Canola. pg. 61. In 2021 Dryland Field Day Abstracts: Highlights of Research Progress. Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences Tech Report 21-1, WSU, Pullman, WA.
- Tao, H., A. Esser, S. VanVleet, I.J. Madsen, and W.L. Pan. 2020. A Study to Support Phosphorus Fertility Recommendations for Winter and Spring Canola. p. 31. In 2020 Dryland Field Day Abstracts: Highlights of Research Progress. Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences Tech Report 20-1, WSU, Pullman, WA.
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- Evans, M.A., D.Z. Skinner, R.T. Koenig, S.H. Hulbert, and W.L. Pan. 2015. Effect of Phosphorus, Potassium and Chloride on Cold Tolerance of Winter Canola (Brassica napus L.). J. Plant Nutr. DOI:10.1080/01904167.2014.990095.