Overview
Monoammonium phosphate (MAP) is a common phosphorus (P) source used on corn.
Sulfur is a secondary macronutrient that is critical to maximize corn yield, but is mobile in the soil and can be prone to leaching beyond crop accessibility.
Ammonium Sulfate (AS) or Elemental Sulfur (ES)
is often added to MAP and applied Preplant. Additionally, growers may apply AS as a split application to better provide late-season S.MicroEssentials® S10® is a performance phosphate source that contains both sulfate- and elemental- sulfur to provide season-long availability.
Trial Details
Locations and Crop Management:
CROP: Corn (Zea mays)
YEARS: 2018-2019
DATA SOURCE: Field studies conducted by third-party, independent researchers.
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: Small-plot RCBD with 4 replications.
CROPPING CONDITIONS:
All trials conformed to local cropping practices
N Rate: Applied according to local recommendations P Rate: 80 lbs P₂O₅ /ac
K Rate: 60 lbs K₂O/ac
S Rate: 20 lbs S/ac
Application Timing: All treatments applied Preplant except for one MAP + AS treatment where 10 lbs S/ac was applied at Preplant and 10 lbs S/ac was applied as AS at V3-V5 (Sidedress)
Application Method: Broadcast Incorporated
Summary
Corn yields increased with applications of sulfur.
Sulfur sources applied at Preplant and containing only one form of S (either Elemental or Sulfate) increased yield 1.2 - 4.3 bu/ac over MAP alone.
A split application (10 lbs S/ac Preplant + 10 lbs S/ac Sidedress) of AS increased yield by 5.4 bu/ac over MAP and 1.1 bu/ac over MAP+AS applied Preplant.
MicroEssentials® S10® increased yield by 7.7 bu/ac over MAP and added 2.3-6.5 bu/ac when compared to traditional applications of ES, AS, or split-applied AS, demonstrating the benefits of season-long sulfur availability.
