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Marginal sulphur supplies for grassland herbage in south-east Scotland

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

R. G. McLaren
R. G. McLaren
Affiliation:
East of Scotland College of Agriculture, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3JG
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Sulphur deficiency in agricultural crops has never been regarded as a significant problem in Great Britain. However, the widespread use of sulphurfree fertilizers and the introduction of Clean Air Acts together with increased crop yields necessitate a reappraisal of the situation. S.E. Scotland is an area where atmospheric sulphur dioxide levels are considerably lower than most other regions of Britain (Junge, 1972). The concentration of sulphur in precipitation is also relatively low (Stevenson, 1968) and therefore the area is likely to be affected by restricted sulphur supplies. A survey of the sulphur content of soils and corresponding herbage was carried out in this area during 1972 and 1973.

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Short Note
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 85 , Issue 3 , December 1975 , pp. 571 - 573
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1975

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