Effects of Foliar Iron, Zinc Solutions and New CRU Fertilizers on Iron and Zinc Accumulation in Rice Grains

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2011
Country:
China
Document Type:
Conference Paper
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
Han Kefeng, Ling Yuan, Qian, L.V., Wu Lianghuan, Yang Chunlei Jin Zhang

Abstract

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the dominant staple food of almost half the world’s population. However, it is a poor source of many essential micronutrients, especially of iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn). Several field experiments were carried out to examine the effects of spraying foliar Fe and Zn containing solutions or applying new CRU (Controlled Released Urea) fertilizers on Fe and Zn accumulation in rice grains in south China.

Citation

Han Kefeng; Ling Yuan; Qian, L.V.; Wu Lianghuan; Yang Chunlei Jin Zhang. Effects of Foliar Iron, Zinc Solutions and New CRU Fertilizers on Iron and Zinc Accumulation in Rice Grains. Presented at 3rd International Zinc Symposium on ‘Improving Crop Production and Human Health’, Hyderabad, India, 10-14 October 2011. (2011) 2 pp.

Effects of Foliar Iron, Zinc Solutions and New CRU Fertilizers on Iron and Zinc Accumulation in Rice Grains

Published 1 January 2011
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