Unpredictable Winter Wheat Response to Nitrogen Fertilization Impacts Crop Yields
The study looked at how winter wheat grain yield responds to nitrogen fertilizer in different environments. Data from long-term experiments in Oklahoma showed that the impact of year, treatment, location, and variety on grain yield varied. In some cases, adding nitrogen didn't increase yield significantly, indicating that environmental factors play a big role in how crops respond to fertilizer. This suggests that adjusting nitrogen application based on the specific conditions during the growing season could help reduce fertilizer losses.