PNB {NUETON}

Calculate Partial N Balance

Description

The expression of plant N content per unit of fertilizer N applied Calculate PNB using the formula: PNB = PlantNf/FertN

Usage

PNB(PlantNf, FertN)

Arguments

PlantNf

Plant N content in fertilized conditons.

FertN

A numeric value for fertilizer N input.

Value

The calculated PNB value.

References

Primary: Congreves, K. A., Otchere, O., Ferland, D., Farzadfar, S., Williams, S., & Arcand, M. M. (2021, June 4). Nitrogen Use Efficiency Definitions of Today and Tomorrow. Frontiers in Plant Science, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.637108

Secondary: Dobermann, A. (2007). “Nutrient use efficiency–measurement and management,” in Proceedings of the International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA) Workshop on Fertilizer Best Management Practices, 7–9 March 2007, Brussels, 1–28.

Examples

PlantNf <- c(2.92, 3.78, 4.68, 4.21)
FertN <- 15
PNB(PlantNf, FertN)