Use of fertilizers
Main Place Soil, Water and Environment Research Institute (SWERI)
Dates Starting Date: 11/1981   Expected End Date: 8/2006  
Objectives Effect of potassium on crop production of field and hortculture crops as well as its quality
2- Evaluation of potassium sulphate vs potassium chloride
3- Effect of potassium addition on crop production under drought and salinity conditions
Achievements 1- Simple long trails were conducted in farmer''s field during 10 years. Positive responses were found on crop production and quality according to varieties and soil texture
2- Positive effect on crop production due to KCl application in sandy soil under surface irrigation system
Participated Researchers
Principal Investigator
Cooperating and Funds
Co-Operation Internal Establishment
Funded by
  • معهد البوتاسيوم الدولى – سويسرا