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As an average value for all three experimental fields the positive influence of potassium<br />

fertilization on the yield of roots was 6,4% <strong>and</strong> on sugar yield 9,6% (table 11). <strong>The</strong><br />

AL-method does not show thoroughly enough the concentration of potassium in equilibrium<br />

of soil solutions; at the same time it is not equally competent for the assessment<br />

of the necessary potassium fertilization on humic-gley <strong>and</strong> chernozem.<br />

<strong>The</strong>rmal soil analysis is not suited to serial analyses, as it is slow <strong>and</strong> expensive, but<br />

nevertheless it deserves greater attention because it is superior to the AL-method in the<br />

determination of ecological potassium in heavy dark soils rich in clay (Tables 12, 13).<br />

In the following period great efforts must be made in order to reveal more efficiently<br />

<strong>and</strong> in a more rational way the methods for the determination of ecological potassium<br />

in soils rich in clay <strong>and</strong> of similar properties as those soils examined. Perhaps electroultrafiltration.<br />

recommended by Nemerh, will help us in this field.<br />

Table 12. Total dry matter yield (per 12 cuts, 1963-1965) <strong>and</strong> soil dilution<br />

K-fertilizer Year Soil dilution<br />

mg/IOO g soil<br />

100% 75% 50% 25% 12.5%<br />

f,=O 1963 55.4 4S.5 50.3 40.8 29.0<br />

1964 25.5 21.96 26.34 17.5 IS.4<br />

1965 61.5 55.5 63.9 ]7.7 13.3<br />

S 140.4 125.96 140.54 96.0 60.7<br />

g dry matter/lOO g soil 2.34 2.79 4.68 6.4 8.09<br />

fl = 3.35 1963 57.4 59.7 49.4 42.S 27.9<br />

1964 40.14 24.92 28.35 22.47 12.23<br />

1965 47.4 45.0 55.6 30.9 34.9<br />

S 144.94 129.62 133.35 98.17 75.03<br />

g dry matter/lOO g soil 2.41 2.88 4.44 6.54 10.004<br />

fl=6.75 1963 5S.2 56.2 40.3 45.1 29.3<br />

1964 28.01 26.91 30.2 20.4 17.7<br />

1965 57.6 56.5 56.1 36.3 28.5<br />

S 143.81 139.61 126.6 10l.S 75.5<br />

g dry matter/! 00 g soil 2.39 3.10 4.22 6.78 10.06<br />

ft = 13.5 1963 55.6 51.3 50.5 37.1 3S.0<br />

1964 23.91 21.72 22.5 14.4 17.5<br />

1965 62.0 54.7 45.0 39.0 25.0<br />

S 141.51 127.72 IIS.O 90.5 SO.5<br />

g dry matter/lOO g soil 2.35 2.S4 3.93 6.03 10.73<br />

f,=27.0 1963 62.9 55.5 55.8 47.5 39.7<br />

1964 31.2 25.1 21.96 13.7 20.65<br />

1965 60.4 51.7 49.3 34.0 32.5<br />

S 154.5 132.3 127.06 95.2 92.S5<br />

g dry matter/lOO g soil 2.57 2.94 4.23 6.34 12.38<br />

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