Una Allender (SFS) Wes Arnott (SFS) Angela Clough (SFS) Steve Holden (DPI)
Year(s)
2003
Contributor
Southern Farming Systems
Trial location(s)
Gnarwarre, VIC
Hamilton, VIC
Aims
To develop a phosphorus response curve for wheat in the high rainfall zone of South West Victoria.
Investigate responses to zinc and copper individually as well as in combination in Kellalac wheat.
Key messages
There was a strong early visual response to applied phosphorus (P), with the nil P plots lacking vigour early. This was confirmed with significantly better P levels in the plant tissue up to 35 kg of P applied see There was no significant response to applied copper, zinc or sulphur. There was a significant yield response to applied P, however at the highest rate of applied P the yield began to fall. This is possibly due to the increased dry matter produced using more moisture and as a consequence of the dry finish in November losing some yield potential. In this situation the most appropriate rate of applied P for this year would have been between 15 - 20 kg P/ha.
No observed climate data available for this trial. Derived climate data is
determined from trial site location and national weather sources.
Gnarwarre VIC
Hamilton VIC
Gnarwarre VIC
Hamilton VIC
NOTE: Exact trial site locality unknown - Climate data may not be accurate
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
2003 trial report
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