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Grain legume responses to the application of phosphorus and zinc

1997

Research organisation
Birchip Cropping Group

Trial details

Researcher(s) Robert Christie (Pivot)
Year(s) 1997
Contributor Birchip Cropping Group
Trial location(s) Watchupga East, VIC
Grain legume responses to the application of phosphorus and zinc locations
Aims

To demonstrate the grain yield and dry matter responses of field peas, lentils and chickpeas to the application of phosphorus and zinc in the southern Mallee.

Key messages

The regular use of grain legume super zinc on alkaline, calcareous soils of this region is recommended for legume crops to provide sufficient zinc for other crops in the rotation.

Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation N/A
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments N/A
Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop types Grain Legume: Chickpeas Grain Legume: Field peas Grain Legume: Lentils
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop : Type
  • Fertiliser : Application Method
  • Fertiliser : Rate
  • Fertiliser : Type
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Unknown

Watchupga East 1997 Chickpeas

Sow date 3 June 1997
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified

Watchupga East 1997 Field peas

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified

Watchupga East 1997 Lentils

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Not specified
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Watchupga East, VIC Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Watchupga East, VIC Calcarosol

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.

Watchupga East VIC

CAUTION: Trial site locality unknown; Climate data sourced from Birchip Cropping Group office location
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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

1997 trial report



Trial last modified: 06-08-2019 07:54am AEST