| Researcher(s) |
Trevor Bretag (DPI) Janet Exell (DPI) Bruce Holding (DPI) Danny Kennieson (DPI) Tony Leonforte (DPI) |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2003 |
| Contributor | Birchip Cropping Group |
| Trial location(s) |
Quambatook, VIC
|
To investigate the effects of soil type and climate on the yield of commercial varieties and advanced breeding lines in Victoria and thereby assist in the selection of superior varieties for farmers in this state.
The best field pea varieties recommended for growers in the Wimmera and Mallee are for:
A new high yielding white field pea "Sturt" was commercialised in 2003 and showed the highest yield performance in 2003 in Victoria. Sturt will be available from growers from 2005/06.
| Lead research organisation | N/A |
|---|---|
| Host research organisation | N/A |
| Trial funding source | GRDC |
| Related program | N/A |
| Acknowledgments |
Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) ♦ Alan Bedggood and DPI crop evaluation staff. |
| Other trial partners | Not specified |
| Crop type | Grain Legume: Field peas |
|---|---|
| Treatment type(s) |
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| Trial type | Article/commentary |
| Trial design | Not applicable |
| Sow date | Not specified |
|---|---|
| Harvest date | Not specified |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | Not specified |
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.
