ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Adams, F., and J.I. Wear. 1957. Manganese toxicity and soil acidity in relation to crinkle leaf of cotton.Soil Science Society of America Proceedings

Crinkle leaf of cotton occurring on an acid (pH 4.5) Kalmia fine sandy loam was shown to be Mn toxicity in a greenhouse and laboratory study.

Adams, J.F., F. Adams, and J.W. Odom. 1982. Interaction of phosphorus rates and soil pH on soybean yield and soil solution composition of two

Zinc deficiency of soybeans was induced by high P and pH levels on Benndale sandy loam and Lucedale fine sandy loam.

Adams, J.F. 1997. Yield responses to molybdenum by field and horticultural crops. p. 182-201. In U.C. Gupta (editor) Molybdenum in agriculture.

Molybdenum deficiency of soybeans is reported for acid soils in Alabama and a discussion of molybdenum soil tests is included.

Burmester, C.H., J.F. Adams, and J.W. Odom. 1988. Lime and molybdenum needed for north Alabama soybeans. Highlights of Agricultural Research

Molybdenum deficiency of soybeans was found to be widespread in acid north Alabama soils. Of the twelve sites where liming increased the yield of soybeans, three sites gave an additional yield response to molybdenum.

Burmester, C.H., J.F. Adams, and J.W. Odom. 1988. Response of soybeans to lime and molybdenum on Ultisols in northern Alabama. Soil Science Society of

Molybdenum deficiency and aluminum toxicity of soybeans was found to be widespread on acid north Alabama soils. Molybdenum deficiency of soybeans was correlated to the acid ammonium oxalate extractable soil Fe/Mo ratio.

Chandler, W.V., and G.D. Scarseth. 1941. Iron starvation as affected by over-phosphating and sulfur treatment on Houston and Sumter clay soils. Journal of

Iron deficiency is reported for lespedeza, crotalaria, peanuts, sweet potatoes, and morning-glory vines growing on the calcareous Sumter clay. The results of a pot experiment in which peanuts and alfalfa were grown on alkaline Houston and Sumter clays amended with elemental sulfur and superphosphate indicate that applications of superphosphate increased iron chlorosis on peanuts while elemental sulfur applications reduced iron chlorosis.

Cox, F.R., and J.I. Wear (editors). 1977. Diagnosis and correction of zinc problems in corn and rice production. Southern Cooperative Series Bulletin 222.

A five year cooperative study established a critical soil test zinc level for corn in the southern region at 0.8 ppm double-acid extractable zinc for soils having pH's from 6.0 to 7.0.

Donnelly, E.D., and J.T. Cope. 1961. Crimson clover in Alabama. Bulletin 335. Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, Auburn.

Application of boron increased seed yield of crimson clover on sandy soils but not on clay soils.

Dozier, W.A. Jr., J.W. Odom, J.W. Knowles, and C.C. Carlton. 1982. Control of cork spot on red delicious apples with foliar calcium and boron sprays.

Calcium and boron sprays were found to lower the incidence of cork spot on red delicious apples in an experiment at the Chilton Area Horticultural Substation.

Evans, C.E., C.H. Burmester, F. Adams, J.T. Cope, Jr., and J.W. Odom. 1986. Soil fertility requirements for soybeans.In Soybeans, Research Report Series

The results of micronutrient field tests with soybeans are discussed in general terms. Boron deficiency has not been observed to be a problem for soybean production in Alabama. In extreme southwestern Alabama on sandy, near neutral pH soils with intermittent high water tables, manganese deficiencies on soybeans have been observed.

Hartzog, D.L., and J.F. Adams. 1988. Soil fertility experiments with peanuts in Alabama, 1973 - 1986. Bulletin No. 594. Alabama Agricultural Experiment

Six tests on farmer's fields where a micronutrient mixture containing boron, copper, manganese, molybdenum and zinc was applied gave no increase in yield or grade of peanuts. In nine peanut field tests with boron, hollow-heart occurred in five experiments and was corrected with boron applications.

Hortenstine, C.C., D.A. Ashley, and J.I. Wear. 1958. An evaluation of slowly soluble boron materials. Soil Science Society of America Proceedings

In microplot field tests on Norfolk loamy sand and Lloyd clay loam soils alfalfa forage yields and crimson clover seed yields were increased by application of boron.

Hoveland, C.S., J.W. Odom, R.L. Haaland, and M.W. Allison, Jr. 1981. Rapeseed in Alabama. Bulletin No. 532. Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station,

Boron fertilization increased the seed yield of rape growing on Norfolk fine sandy loam soil.

Johnson, W.C., and J.I. Wear. 1967. Effect of boron on white clover (Trifolium repens,L.) seed production. Agronomy Journal 59(2):205-206.

Boron increased the seed yield of white clover growing on Cahaba loamy fine sand, but zinc, manganese, copper and molybdenum did not increase seed yield.

Lewis, D.E. Jr., and J.I. Wear. 1972. Comparison of a spent boron-phosphate catalyst with sodium borate as a source of boron for cotton. Agronomy

Field experiments were conducted on Norfolk loamy sand, Benndale fine sandy loam, Lucedale fine sandy loam, Independence fine sandy loam, and Hartsells fine sandy loam soils to measure the response of cotton to boron fertilization. Seed cotton yield was increased by applying boron in only one of the five experiments.

Mitchell, C., and C.H. Burmester. 1989. Mo, lime increase yields. In Soybeans, Research Update. Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, Auburn.

In north Alabama, lime and molybdenum fertilization of long-term field experiments gave higher yields of soybeans than liming alone.

Mitchell, C.C. Jr., and R.E. Ralston. 1985. Soil test evaluation on soybeans in Perry county. New Technology Demonstration Report. Alabama Cooperative

On an acid Vaiden clay (pH 5.1 - 5.4), applying molybdenum increased soybean yields as much as liming.

Mortvedt, J.J., and O.E. Anderson (editors). 1982. Forage legumes: diagnosis and correlation of molybdenum and manganese problems. Southern Cooperative

Eleven experiments were conducted in the southern region to determine the response of alfalfa, arrowleaf clover, crimson clover, ladino clover, red clover, and subterranean clover to lime and molybdenum applications. Five experiments were also conducted to determine the response of alfalfa and clover to lime and manganese applications. Application of lime and molybdenum to alfalfa growing on Wicham loamy fine sand, Starr loam, and Malbis fine sandy loam did not increase forage yields.

Norton, J.D., J.W. Odom, C.C. Carlton, and K.S. Short. 1980. Boron deficiency tough on Plums. Highlights of Agricultural Research 27(4):16. Alabama

Boron and calcium treatments increased the yield and quality of plums in a series of field tests.

Odom, J.W. 1980. Kinetics of the hot water soluble boron soil test. Communications in soil science and plant analysis 11(7):759-765.

Timing of the extraction was found to be critical for the boron soil test on an Alabama soil.

Odom, J.W. 1990. Boron fertilizer applications may not be necessary for irrigated corn. Highlights of Agricultural Research 37(1):13. Alabama Agricultural

Corn did not respond to boron application at three levels of drip irrigation on a Goldsboro soil.

Odom, J.W., D.L. Thurlow, J.T. Eason, J.G. Starling, and J.A. Pitts. 1980. Molybdenum deficiency triggered by low soil pH. Highlights of Agricultural Research

Soybeans did not respond to a molybdenum seed treatment or lime on Hartsells fine sandy loam (pH 5.4), Dothan sandy loam (pH 6.1) or Benndale fine sandy loam (pH 5.4).

Odom, J.W., D.L. Thurlow, J.T. Eason, L.L. Walker, and J.G. Starling. 1982. B fertilization of soybeans. Highlights of Agricultural Research 29(1):20. Alabama

Soybeans growing on Hartsells fine sandy loam, Wickham loamy fine sand, and Dothan sandy loam did not respond to applied boron.

Pinyerd, C.A., J.W. Odom, F.L. Long, and J.H. Dane. 1984. Boron movement in a Norfolk loamy sand. Soil Science 137(6):428-433.

Applied boron was found to accumulate in the subsoil of a Norfolk loamy sand. Low rates of applied boron did not increase soybean yields.

Rodgers, H.T. 1947. Iron deficiency of crimson clover on a calcareous soil and method of diagnosis.

Iron deficiency of crimson clover was diagnosed on a calcareous Houston clay.

Rogers, H.T. 1947. Boron response and tolerance of several legumes to borax. Agronomy Journal 39(10):897-913.

In a series of field experiments alfalfa, bur clover, crimson clover, red clover, and white clover responded to boron fertilization, while Austrian winter peas, blue lupine, vetch (for seed), soybeans (for hay), alyce clover, Spanish peanuts and sericea lespedza did not respond to applied boron.

Rogers, H.T. 1947. Water-soluble boron in coarse-textured soils in relation to need of boron fertilization for legumes. Agronomy Journal 39(10):914-928.

Hot water-soluble soil boron was correlated with the yields of alfalfa, bur clover, crimson clover, vetch (for seed), red clover, white clover, Austrian winter peas, blue lupin, peanuts, soybeans (for hay), alyce clover and sericea lespedza. No responses to applied boron were found where the untreated soil contained more than 0.15 ppm hot water-soluble boron.

Rogers, H.T. 1948. Response and tolerance of various legumes to borax and critical levels of boron in soils and plants. Better Crops with Plant Food 32(6):9-45.

Water-soluble soil boron was correlated with the yields of alfalfa, bur clover, crimson clover, vetch (for seed), red clover, white clover, Austrian winter peas, blue lupin, peanuts, soybeans (for hay), alyce clover and sericea lespedza. This is the same data that was presented in Agronomy Journal 39(10):897-928.

Rogers, H.T. (editor) 1956. Summary of some agronomic experiments on the substations, experiment fields and main station, 1930-1955. Department of

Staff of the Department of Agronomy and Soils compiled the results of experiments that were being used as a basis for fertilizer recommendations in 1956. Some of these experiments contained micronutrient variables.

Scarsbrook, C.E., and J.T. Cope, Jr. 1956. Fertility requirements of runner peanuts in southeastern Alabama. Bulletin 302. Alabama Agricultural Experiment

Peanut yields were increased by application of a micronutrient mixture in three of twenty one experiments.

Self, R.L., J.I. Wear, R.D. Rouse, and H.P. Orr. 1967. Potting mixtures and fertilization practices for container grown ornamental plants. Circular No. 157.

Ornamentals were grown in potting mixes and their response to a mixture containing boron, copper, zinc, iron, manganese and molybdenum was noted. Response depended on both the potting mix and the ornamental.

Smith, A.L., O.N. Andrews, and J.I. Wear. 1955. Distribution of crinkle leaf of cotton in Alabama and adjoining states. Plant Disease Reporter 39(10):773-775.

A map showing areas of manganese toxicity on cotton in Alabama and adjoining states is presented.

Wear, J.I. (Not dated). Cotton. In G.L. Berg (editor). The micronutrient manual. Rayonier Chemicals, Rayonier Incorporated, New York, New York.

Commercial publication which includes results of boron tests on cotton.

Wear, J.I. 1956. Boron requirement for crimson clover seed production, its accumulation in soils, and residual effects on sensitive crops. Agronomy Journal

Crimson clover seed production was increased by application of boron on Norfolk loamy sand, Kalmia loamy fine sand, Hartsells fine sandy loam, and Norfolk fine sandy loam, but crimson clover seed yield was not increased by boron application on Lloyd clay loam or Boswell clay.

Wear, J.I. 1956. Effect of soil pH and calcium on uptake of zinc by plants. Soil Science 81(4):311-315.

Liming an acid soil was found to decrease the uptake of zinc by corn.

Wear, J.I. 1957. Boron requirements of crops in Alabama. Bulletin 305. Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, Auburn.

A compilation of the research conducted involving boron fertilization of Alabama crops.

Wear, J.I. 1959. Zinc deficiency. Highlights of Agricultural Research 6(4):13 . Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, Auburn.

A compilation of field research involving zinc deficiency of corn. Corn did not respond to applied zinc where the pH was less than 5.9 or the extractable soil zinc was above 0.9 ppm.

Wear, J.I. 1963. Minor elements for plants in Alabama soils. Highlights of Agricultural Research 10(2):13. Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, Auburn.

Summary of micronutrient problems in Alabama.

Wear, J.I. 1964. Boron for cotton profitable in Alabama. Highlights of Agricultural Research 11(4):5. Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, Auburn.

Discussion of boron deficiency on cotton and boron fertilization.

Wear, J.I. 1976. Micronutrients for crops in Alabama. Highlights of Agricultural Research 23(1):13. Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, Auburn.

Summary of known micronutrient problems in Alabama.

Wear, J.I., and J.T. Cope. 1976. Relationship between soil test values and analysis of pecan leaves taken at three dates. Communications in Soil Science and

Soil test values of zinc were related to leaf zinc values for pecans. Pecan leaf manganese values were negatively correlated to soil pH.

Wear, J.I., and C.E. Evans. 1968. Relationship of zinc uptake by corn and sorghum to soil zinc measured by three extractants. Soil Science Society of America

A method study to determine a suitable soil test extractant for zinc on Alabama soils.

Wear, J.I., and E.M. Evans. 1971. Balanced fertilization builds soil fertility. In G.L. Berg (editor). The New Guide to Soil Fertility and Livestock Profits.

Commercial article which includes a discussion of the importance of micronutrients in forages to livestock health.

Wear, J.I., and T.B. Hagler. 1963. Zinc status and the needs of the southern region. Plant Food Review.

Summary of known zinc problems in the southern region.

Wear, J.I., D.L. Hartzog, and E.M. Evans. 1968. Sources of zinc for plants. Highlights of Agricultural Research 15(1):8 . Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station,

Results of a greenhouse study comparing four zinc fertilizers is presented. In a three year field study on Norfolk loamy sand, applied zinc increased corn yield slightly.

Wear, J.I., and W.A. Johnson. 1958. Effects of fertilizer practices on marketable potatoes. Better Crops with Plant Food 42(7):28.

A micronutrient mixture containing boron, zinc, manganese, copper and molybdenum did not increase the yield of potatoes.

Wear, J.I., and R.M. Patterson. 1962. Effect of soil pH and texture on the availability of water-soluble boron in the soil. Soil Science Society of America

Increasing the soil clay content and pH decreased the uptake of water-soluble boron by alfalfa.

Wear, J.I., and R.M. Patterson. 1965. Potassium and phosphorus-zinc relationships. Crops and Soils 18(1):11.

Lime and phosphorus applications decreased the uptake of zinc by sorghum. Application of potassium increased the uptake of zinc when no phosphorus was applied.

Wear, J.I., C. Scarsbrook, and J.W. Langford. 1968. Interaction of nitrogen and boron for cotton. Highlights of Agricultural Research 15(2):11. Alabama

Boron increased cotton yields at high rates of applied nitrogen more than at low rates of applied nitrogen.

Wear, J.I., and A.L. Sommer. 1947. Acid-extractable zinc of soils in relation to the occurrence of zinc-deficiency symptoms of corn: a method of analysis.

A method paper for the extraction and analysis of soil zinc. A correlation between acid-extractable soil zinc and the occurrence of zinc-deficiency symptoms of corn is included.

Wear, J.I., and C.M. Wilson. 1954. Boron materials of low solubility and their use for plant growth. Soil Science Society of America Proceedings 18(4):425-428.

Boron materials of varying solubility were compared as fertilizers in greenhouse uptake and field leaching studies. Water-soluble boron leached from the topsoil of a Norfolk loamy sand very quickly.