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Using Soil Apparent Electrical Conductivity (ECa) to Assess Responsiveness of Nitrogen Rates and Yield in Brazilian Sugarcane Fields

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Autor(es):
Sanches, Guilherme Martineli ; Faria, Hugo Miranda ; Otto, Rafael ; Neto, Almir Salvador ; Cora, Jose Eduardo
Número total de Autores: 5
Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
Fonte: AGRONOMY-BASEL; v. 15, n. 3, p. 15-pg., 2025-02-28.
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The expansion of sugarcane production has led to increased nitrogen (N) fertilizer use, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental concerns. Optimizing N management is crucial for sustainable agriculture. Soil apparent electrical conductivity (ECa) has emerged as a valuable tool for mapping soil spatial variability and yield potential, potentially guiding more efficient fertilization strategies. This study evaluated sugarcane yield and N responsiveness across two areas with distinct soil types over two crop cycles. Experimental plots were classified into high (HC) and low (LC) ECa zones, with randomized blocks receiving four N rates and a control. Higher yields were generally observed in HC plots, except for the second ratoon in area 2 (Ultisol). HC plots required lower N rates to achieve maximum yield compared to LC plots. In area 1 (higher clay content), optimal N rates were lower than in area 2 (lower clay content), indicating that yield potential is linked to soil attributes and spatial variability. Although ECa alone may not define precise N doses, it effectively identifies zones with different yield potentials, supporting site-specific N management. These findings highlight the potential of ECa to improve nitrogen use efficiency and contribute to more sustainable sugarcane production. (AU)

Processo FAPESP: 18/10225-3 - Modelo de aplicação de nitrogênio para manejo localizado e sustentável das lavouras de cana-de-açúcar
Beneficiário:Guilherme Martineli Sanches
Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Pós-Doutorado
Processo FAPESP: 16/13461-4 - Uso de tecnologias de sensoriamento remoto, modelagem e mapas de produtividade visando aumento da eficiência na adubação nitrogenada em cana-de-açúcar
Beneficiário:José Eduardo Corá
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Programa BIOEN - Temático
Processo FAPESP: 22/15875-1 - Eficiência na adubação nitrogenada na cultura de cana-de-açúcar por meio da utilização de tecnologias de sensoriamento remoto, modelagem e de mapeamento da produtividade da cultura
Beneficiário:Guilherme Martineli Sanches
Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Pós-Doutorado