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Influence of continuous mineral fertilization on protein yield and content in maize kernels

Two long-period corn fertilization trials were used in order to verify effects of nutrients on the percentage of protein in the kernels and on protein yield of maize. Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizations had significant effects on protein yield in both experiments and on protein content in only one of them. Significant effect of potash fertilization was observed only for protein yield in one place. The effects of interactions varied among experiments and traits with no conclusive explanations for them.


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