Rg of laterial that có (carbon) and 0.5% N (nitrogen) would likely be (assuming that 35% of the carbon is metabolized by microorganisms and the carbon and nitrogen are assimilated in a 10:1 ratio).

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The N excess/deficit factor for 100 kg of an organic material that contained 60% C
(carbon) and 0.5% N (nitrogen) would likely be (assuming that 35% of the carbon is
metabolized by microorganisms and the carbon and nitrogen are assimilated in a
10:1 ratio).
-3.85 kg (deficit, N immobilization)
-1.05 kg (deficit, N immobilization)
-2.50 kg (deficit, N immobilization)
-1.60 kg (deficit, N immobilization)
-2.15 kg (deficit, N immobilization)
Transcribed Image Text:The N excess/deficit factor for 100 kg of an organic material that contained 60% C (carbon) and 0.5% N (nitrogen) would likely be (assuming that 35% of the carbon is metabolized by microorganisms and the carbon and nitrogen are assimilated in a 10:1 ratio). -3.85 kg (deficit, N immobilization) -1.05 kg (deficit, N immobilization) -2.50 kg (deficit, N immobilization) -1.60 kg (deficit, N immobilization) -2.15 kg (deficit, N immobilization)
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