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Research Article

3,4-Dimethylpyrazole Phosphate Applied on Ammonium Sulfate Nitrate and Urea Reduces the Nitrification Process in Three Tropical Soils: An Incubation Study

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Pages 1741-1754 | Received 23 Mar 2022, Accepted 17 Apr 2023, Published online: 11 May 2023

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