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| Author(s): |
Murilo Impulcetto Monteiro de Moraes
Total Authors: 1
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| Document type: | Master's Dissertation |
| Press: | Piracicaba. |
| Institution: | Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Centro de Energia Nuclear na Agricultura (CENA/STB) |
| Defense date: | 2012-09-28 |
| Examining board members: |
Paulo Cesar Ocheuze Trivelin;
José Lavres Junior;
André Cesar Vitti
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| Advisor: | Paulo Cesar Ocheuze Trivelin |
| Abstract | |
The N cycling has a complex dynamics, due to the multiple transformations and its mobility in the soil-plant-atmosphere. Thus, the study of the conversion rates of the N internal cycle is crucial because these rates have direct effect on yield and environmental quality of an agroecosystem. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of temperature and humidity on gross N mineralization (GNM) in sugarcane cropped soils in São Paulo state, and through mathematical model estimates the GNM considering the variations of soil temperature and humidity in situ. Was used a Typic Hapludox (TH) and a Typic Eutrustox (TE), sampled in the cities of Piracicaba and Santa Cruz das Palmeiras respectively. Samples were taken at 0-10, 10-20 and 20-30 cm soil, in July 2010. Quantification of GNM in the laboratory was performed by incubation at 15, 20, 25 and 30 °C, and four humidities (30, 40, 60 and 80 % of the water holding capacity - WHC). Was used the 15N isotope dilution technique, with application of (15NH4)2SO4 solution in the soil samples and subsequent determination of N-NH4 + and isotopic abundance after 48 and 96 h of labeling. The simulation of gross mineralization under field conditions was performed through the GNM isotherms and the data from soil moisture and temperature of the two sites. The modeled period was between the N fertilization and sugarcane harvesting phases. The N-NH4 + soil content showed reduced values at different temperatures, regardless of layer, moisture and soil type. The GNM were relatively low (less than 2.5 mg kg-1 day-1 of N) for all treatments. In general, the gross consumption (GC) was higher than the GNM, indicating high immobilization/nitrification. Stimulation was observed in GNM with increasing humidity and temperature, in both soils. The GNM and GC were higher at 25 °C and 60 % of WHC. Mathematical modeling indicated higher GNM between the months November to March, marked by heavy rains and high temperatures. The accumulation of mineralized N-NH4 + in the model achieved 133 and 91 kg ha-1 for soils and LVe LVd respectively. The 15N isotope dilution method is a potential tool to quantify the N mineralization. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 10/02664-5 - Mineralization rate (ammonification) gross nitrogen in soils cultivated with sugar cane. |
| Grantee: | Murilo Impulcetto Monteiro de Moraes |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Master |