Table 3 Critical values and coefficient of determinations for each test method for obtaining 90% of maximum dry matter at two root densities; “—” denotes no significant relationship was observed.

From: Comparison of soil analytical methods for estimating wheat potassium fertilizer requirements in response to contrasting plant K demand in the glasshouse

Soil test

 

CaCl2 K

Colwell K

NH4OAc K

DGT K

mg kg−1

High demand and root density

Critical value

83

151

142

10

R2

0.73

0.53

0.51

0.59

Low demand and root density

Critical value

57

114

91

R2

0.40

0.31

0.56