Ammonia volatilization and yield response of energy crops after fertilization with biogas residues in a coastal marsh of Northern Germany

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Authors

  • R. Quakernack
  • A. Pacholski
  • A. Techow
  • A. Herrmann
  • F. Taube
  • H. Kage

Anaerobic co-fermentation of animal slurries and crop silages leads to new types of biogas residues with an uncertain fertilizer value. Ammonia volatilization losses and crop productivity after supplying co-fermented biogas residues were investigated at a marshland site in Northern Germany. Due to the ecological risks of monocultures, maize (Zea mays) in monoculture as the dominant biogas crop in the marsh was tested against a crop rotation (maize, wheat (Triticum aestivum), Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum)) and perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne). Biogas residues, applied by trail hoses, and CAN (mineral fertilizer) were used as nitrogen fertilizers. Ammonia losses at all application dates were investigated by an approach including passive flux samplers and a calibrated dynamic chamber method. Simultaneously a micrometeorological technique was used as a reference. A comparison of methods showed a close correlation (r 2=0.92) between micromet and passive flux sampler techniques. Ammonia volatilization losses (on average 15% NH 4 +-N applied) occurred mainly within the first 10h. Concomitant with high ammonia losses, a significant yield depression of 5tDMha -1 for ryegrass fertilized by biogas residues compared to CAN was observed. Little or no affect of biogas was observed for maize and wheat. The crop rotation had yields (34tDMha -12year -1) that were comparable with the maize monoculture (31tDMha -12year -1).

Original languageEnglish
JournalAgriculture, Ecosystems and Environment
Volume160
Pages (from-to)66-74
Number of pages9
ISSN0167-8809
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.10.2012

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