Influence of nitrogen fertilization on lettuce yields (Lactuca sativa L.) using the15N isotope label
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2019
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Amirouche, M.
Zella, L.
Smadhi, D.
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Nitrogen fertilization plays an important role in the growth of market gardening and
the improvement of yields. Its efficiency of use is imperative for the preservation of the
agricultural environment. An experiment is carried out over three consecutive years (2014/2015),
(2015/2016) and (2016/2017), in a sub humid climate. The methodology adopted focuses on the
variation of optimal nitrogen doses and their effects on the evolution of lettuce cultivation
(Lactuca sativa L.), which has a socio-economic impact. The approach takes into account the
isotopic marking technique, 15N. The experimental device adopted is of the complete random
block type, with four (04) levels: 0 (control), 60, 120 and 180 kg N ha-1 with four (04) repetitions.
These levels are used to diagnose the effect of different doses on biomass (dry matter) and yield.
It has been shown those doses between 0 and 120 kg N ha-1
increase significantly (p < 0.05),
yields and dry matter with values of 18.32, 45.49 to 57.93 t ha-1
and 4.32, 5.52 to 9.77 t ha-1
,
respectively. The rate of 120 kg N ha-1
, is shown statistically, as the efficient rate to cover the
nitrogen needs of lettuce. This efficiency reaches 74.48%. Beyond that, nitrogen is not valorized
by the crop. These results contribute to the realization of a technical reference system for lettuce
cultivation, for an efficient use of nitrogen.
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efficient rate, isotopic nitrogen 15N, lettuce, nitrogen use efficiency, articles