The absorption of nitrogen fertiliser labelled with 15N was studied in Citrus mitis Bl. The sources of N fertiliser used were ammonium sulfate, urea, calcium nitrate and potassium nitrate. All of them were applied in soil. A completely randomised design was utilised. The distribution of N in the different parts of the plants was determined after 10 and 20 days. There were no difference among treatments on plant dry matter weight and N content. The highest recovery of labelled N after 10 days was obtained with urea (14%). In the second sampling (20 days), the highest recovery was accomplished with ammonium sulfate (31%).
Citrus; fruit; N fertilization; nitrogen isotope; 15N
