Posted 5/13/2021 13:45 (#9003440 - in reply to #9000796) Subject: RE: Week of May 10th agronomic observations
NC Iowa
Mikenesd - 5/12/2021 03:28
Good stuff, thanks for posting. When talking about the two different root architectures, do you see a advantage to the more horizontal root structure in a long term no-till system?
Yes because P and K application on soil surface isn’t incorporated and won’t move in the soil profile very far! The genetics that gives more horizontal root architecture are generally larger! More root mass in top 4-6 inches gives best opportunity to take in needed P and K! One way to test this is to split a planter with a horizontal vs more vertical root type!