Variable-Rate Fertilization in a Custard Apple (Annona squamosa L.) Orchard Based On the Spatial Variability of Soil Nutrients
Applied Fruit Science(2024)
Abstract
Due to the soil nutrient distribution caused by complex mountain topography, it is difficult to achieve the precise fertilization. This study investigated variable-rate fertilization based on the spatial variability of soil nutrients in a custard apple orchard. Soil grid sampling was used to determine the variability of soil nutrients in a 1656‑m2 orchard. The spatial variability of soil nutrients showed a moderate to high spatial dependency and variable-rate fertilization decision-making was made based on the nutrient distribution. The variable-rate fertilizer applicator controlled by code was assembled with a small self-propelled fertilizer applicator as the carrier to test its fertilizing effect in the field. Based on the results, variable-rate fertilization reduced nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilization by 42
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Key words
Horticulture,Grid sampling,Precision agriculture,Fruit yield and quality,Lidar positioning
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