Crop performance of biological stimulant TM21 vs untreated

2009
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Research organisaton

Trial details

Researcher(s) Barry Porter (RYMC Pty Ltd)
Year(s) 2009
Contributor Liebe Group
Trial location(s) Pithara, WA
Crop performance of biological stimulant TM21 vs untreated locations
Aims

To compare the performance of wheat crops grown using normal farming practices and inputs, to those grown with 2 x 250 mL/ha applications of the biological stimulant TM21 in addition to the normal farming practices and inputs.

Key messages

Harvest results for this trial show a yield and quality improvement for areas where the TM21 was applied. One of the replications was adversely impacted by mechanical damage incurred during either spraying or fertilizer application in the later stages of crop development.

Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation N/A
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments

We acknowledge the support of the Liebe Group and its farmer members in making available the site for this trial. We also acknowledge the trial harvesting by Living Farm.


Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Cereal (Grain): Wheat
Treatment type(s)
  • Fertiliser: Application Method
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Replicated

Pithara 2009

Sow date 28 May 2009
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size 8m x 50m
Plot replication 3
Fertiliser

28/05/09: 80 kg/ha Agras,17/08/09: 80 kg/ha Flexi N

Herbicide

As per farmer practice

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Trial results Table 1

# Treatment 1
Protein (%) Grain yield (t/ha) Nearest neighbour control (%) Gross margin ($/ha) Screenings (%)
1 TM21x2x250ml/ha applications 12 1.44 89 326.88 3.3
2 TM21x2x250ml/ha applications 12 1.82 110 413.14 3.3
3 TM21x2x250ml/ha applications 12 1.78 119 404.06 3.3
4 Untreated 11.6 1.62 100 367.74 3.9
5 Untreated 11.6 1.65 100 374.55 3.9
6 Untreated 11.6 1.48 100 335.96 3.9

Grain yield t/ha


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Gross margin $/ha


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Nearest neighbour control %


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Protein %


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Screenings %


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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Site Depth Type pH EC P K N A OC CAT
Pithara, WA 0 - 10cm Sandy loam
Pithara, WA 10 - 30cm Sandy loam
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Pithara, WA Sandy loam
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Pithara, 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 Pithara WA
2009 229.6mm
2008 250.4mm
2007 210.2mm
2006 224.5mm
2005 206.2mm
2004 203.9mm
2003 223.2mm
2002 165.8mm
2001 186.6mm
2000 261.6mm
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

Pithara WA 2009


Observed climate information

Rainfall trial gsr (mm) 201mm

Derived climate information

Pithara WA

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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

2009 trial report



Trial last modified: 23-07-2019 15:18pm AEST