Americas and Oceania Group - International Plant Nutrition Institute

Ecuador................................................................................................................................................................................ 54
Site-Specific Nutrient Management for Soft Corn Varieties in the Highlands of Ecuador.............................................. 54
Best Crop and Fertilizer Management Effects on Yield of Oil Palm in Ecuador............................................................. 54
Oceania......................................................................................................................................................55
Australia/New Zealand Region: Dr. Robert Norton...........................................................................55
Oceania................................................................................................................................................................................ 55
Wheat Grain Nutrient Content for Southeastern Australia............................................................................................... 55
Growth, Yield, and Water Use of Wheat Under Elevated Carbon Dioxide...................................................................... 55
Nitrogen and Sulfur Sources Affect the Response of Canola in Southeastern Australia.................................................. 56
Nitrogen Dynamics Under Elevated Carbon Dioxide...................................................................................................... 56
Climate Change Will Affect Grain Quality and Micronutrient Content........................................................................... 57
Effect of Rate and Timing of Potassium on Three Crops................................................................................................. 57
Phosphorus Improves Oaten Hay Yields at Long-term Site............................................................................................. 58
Better Fertilizer Decisions for Crops................................................................................................................................ 58
Longerenong Cropping Challenge - Wheat Phase............................................................................................................ 58
Tactical Use of Nitrogen in Canola to Manage Risk and Include Break Crops in Northern Wimmera........................... 59
Multinutrient Deficiencies in Northern Grains Cropping................................................................................................. 59
Asia and Africa Group......................................................................................................61
Africa ........................................................................................................................................................61
Africa: Dr. Shamie Zingore...................................................................................................................61
Maize Intensification in Mozambique (MIM) - An Industry Response to the Abuja Declaration on Fertilizer for an
African Green Revolution............................................................................................................................................. 61
Evaluating the Impact of Soil Fertility Heterogeneity on Maize Nutrient Requirement and Productivity in
Small-holder Farming Systems..................................................................................................................................... 61
China ........................................................................................................................................................63
Southwest Region: Dr. Shihua Tu.........................................................................................................63
Cucumber Yield, Nutrient Use Efficiency, Economic Returns and Soil Phosphorus Forms as Affected
by Fertilization and Irrigation Systems in Yunnan........................................................................................................ 63
Effect of Balanced Fertilizers on Papaya Yield and Quality in Guangxi......................................................................... 63
Effect of Potassium Rates on Litchi Quality in Guangdong............................................................................................. 64
Effect of Different Fertilizer Treatments on Chili Pepper Production in Hainan............................................................. 64
Nutrient Losses from Sloping Lands as Affected by Nitrogen Sources and Surface Mulch in Sichuan.......................... 64
Response of Chinese Cabbage to Different Timings of Fertilizer Application in Chongqing......................................... 65
Response of Maize under Plastic Mulch to Controlled Release Urea (CRU) in Yunnan................................................. 65
Response of Winter Rapeseed to Controlled-Release Urea in Sichuan............................................................................ 66
Right Fertilizer Timing Promoted Sugarcane Yields in Guangxi..................................................................................... 66
Impact of Improved Nutrient Management on Potato Yield and Quality in Chongqing.................................................. 67
Yield Response of Kidney Bean to Different Nutrients in Guizhou................................................................................. 67
Southeast Region: Dr. Fang Chen........................................................................................................69
Balanced Fertilization Strategy for High Wheat Yields in Anhui Province..................................................................... 69
Study and Demonstration of Balanced Fertilization in Cotton in Anhui.......................................................................... 69
Environmentally Sound Fertilization Technology for Vegetables and Banana................................................................ 70
Study on the Plant Nutrition Characters and Management Technology for High Yield and Quality of Peanuts............. 70
Potassium Application to Improve Yield and Quality of Chestnut................................................................................... 71
Soil Fertility Evaluation and Management Strategies for Garden Plants......................................................................... 71
4 IPNI Interpretive Summaries