Research Article

Predicting Mineral N Release during Decomposition of Organic Wastes in Soil by Use of the SOILN_NO Model

Table 3

Amount of N (g N m−2) applied as mineral fertilizer and organic waste/matter in the lysimeter experiment, and length of growth seasons.

Mineral fertilizer/organic waste (matter)Year 1Year 2Year 3

Control, NPK121212
OA4 + NPK30 + 890 + 890 + 8
F97 + NPK14 + 842 + 842 + 8
OA4 + F97 + NKP24 + 12 + 872 + 36 + 872 + 36 + 8

Growing season:
Sowing date6th June20th May23rd April
Harvesting date20th September2nd September11th August