The effect of slow-release coated fertilizers on the yield of spring wheat

Abstract

The article presents the results of a study of NPK and NPS fertilizers effectiveness, as well as urea, on the granules surface of which a coating based on monocalcium phosphate with a thickness of 100 microns was applied. The use of nitrogen-containing fertilizers provided an increase in the yield of spring wheat grain by 31-46%, while the yield when using coated fertilizers was 9-10% higher compared to conventional fertilizers. The shell of the granules contributed to a more complete use of nutrients by plants, and the nitrogen use efficiency increased from 40-49% to 47-59%.