Breeding lucerne for the southern Australian cropping districts

2003
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Research organisatons

Trial details

Researcher(s) Kathi Davies (Department of Agriculture WA)
Year(s) 2003
Contributor Liebe Group
Trial location(s) Buntine, WA
Breeding lucerne for the southern Australian cropping districts locations
Aims

To develop lucerne cultivars, specifically for the southern Australian cropping districts, that are compatible with existing farming systems as well as being productive and persistent. The breeding program is focusing on improving tolerance to acidic soils, persistent grazing and establishment with companion crops

Key messages
  • Highly winter active lucerne varieties had better establishment than the winter active or semi dormant varieties.
  • Many of the breeder's lines showed better establishment than the commercial cultivars.
Lead research organisation Department of Agriculture and Food WA
Host research organisation N/A
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments N/A
Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Hay: Lucerne
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop: Variety
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Replicated

Buntine 2003

Sow date 1 August 2002
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size 5m x 1.2m
Plot replication 3
Fertiliser

100 kg/ha Super Potash 2:1

Herbicide

Sprayseed

Fungicide

Talstar

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Trial results Table 1

# Variety
Establishment (rating 1-10) Plant density (plants/m2)
1 A42 4.67 17.67
2 A45 5 16.67
3 A48 4 15.67
4 A57 4.67 16.67
5 Aurora 2.67 7.67
6 Eureka 2.33 5.67
7 Genesis 2.67 8.67
8 Hallmark 2.67 5.33
9 Hunterfield 1.67 5.67
10 L151 5 16.33
11 PL 55 2 4.33
12 Prime 1.67 10.67
13 Rippa 3.67 7.67
14 Sceptre 4 5.33
15 Sequel HR 4.67 6
16 Super 10 4 9.67
17 Super 7 2.67 7
18 Venus 2.67 12.67

Establishment rating 1-10


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Plant density plants/m2


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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Site Depth Type pH EC P K N A OC CAT
Buntine, WA 0 - 10cm Acidic Sand
Buntine, WA 10 - 30cm Acidic Sand
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Buntine, WA Acidic sand
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Buntine, WA Kandosol
Soil Moisture Source: BOM/ANU
Average amount of water stored in the soil profile during the year, estimated by the OzWALD model-data fusion system.
Year Buntine WA
2003 272.9mm
2002 223.1mm
2001 255.5mm
2000 316.9mm
National soil grid Source: CSIRO/TERN
NOTE: National Soil Grid data is aggregated information for background information on the wider area
Actual soil values can vary significantly in a small area and the trial soil tests are the most relevant data where available

Soil properties

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Climate

Derived climate information

No observed climate data available for this trial.
Derived climate data is determined from trial site location and national weather sources.

Buntine WA

NOTE: Exact trial site locality unknown - Climate data may not be accurate
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Some data on this site is sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology

SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
Jeffrey, S.J., Carter, J.O., Moodie, K.B. and Beswick, A.R. (2001). Using spatial interpolation to construct a comprehensive archive of Australian climate data , Environmental Modelling and Software, Vol 16/4, pp 309-330. DOI: 10.1016/S1364-8152(01)00008-1.

Trial report and links

2003 trial report