Lime x molybdenum

2012

Research organisaton
Funding source

Trial details

Researcher(s) James Easton (CSBP)
Ryan Guthrie (CSBP)
Rowan Maddern (CSBP)
Year(s) 2012
Contributor North East Farming Futures
Trial location(s) Gutha, WA
Lime x molybdenum locations
Aims

To compare methods of applying molybdenum and assess the benefits of lime. 

Key messages

There was a 0.6 t/ha response to fertiliser, but no response to molybdenum (Mo) or lime. Plant tissue analysis showed that sodium molybdate (Na2MoO4) was effective applied as a seed dressing or banded with Flexi-N. The high Mo levels in these treatments indicate that application rates were much higher than needed. Grain analysis results confirmed that Mo was not limiting. Grain protein was about 9.0%, hectolitre weights 80 kg/hl, and screenings 3% in all treatments.

Lead research organisation North East Farming Futures
Host research organisation N/A
Trial funding source Chemical Suppliers Australia (CSBP)
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments
  • James Easton, Ryan Guthrie and Rowan Maddern, CSBP Field Research
  • CSBP
  • Planfarm
  • AHRI
  • Nufarm
  • DAFWA
  • GRDC
  • Landmark

Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Cereal (Grain): Wheat
Treatment type(s)
  • Soil Improvement: Rate
  • Soil Improvement: Timing
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Replicated

Gutha 2012

Sow rate or Target density 64kg/ha
Sow date 15 May 2012
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication 3
Fertiliser
  • Foliar 100 g/ha Na2MoO4 (17 Jul – early tillering).
  • Banded (with Flexi-N): 250 g/ha Na2MoO4
Fungicide

Seed Dressing: 1.7kg Na2MoO4/t seed

Soil amelioration

Lime and Molybdenum

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Trial results Table 1

# Treatment 1
Treatment 2
Grain yield (t/ha)
1 Lime 0 t/ha No Mo 0.72
2 Lime 0 t/ha No Mo +FN 1.36
3 Lime 0 t/ha 0.04 Mo as (Na2MoO4) seed dressing 1.34
4 Lime 0 t/ha 0.1 Mo as (Na2MoO4) banded 1.48
5 Lime 0 t/ha 0.04 Mo as (Na2MoO4) foliar 1.49
6 Lime 1.5 t/ha No Mo + FN 1.39
7 Lime 3.0 t/ha No Mo 0.84
8 Lime 3.0 t/ha No Mo +FN 1.47

Grain yield t/ha


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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Not specified
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Gutha, WA Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Gutha, 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 Gutha WA
2012 340.6mm
2011 387.6mm
2010 310.5mm
2009 326.5mm
2008 331.4mm
2007 288.6mm
2006 350.3mm
2005 337.0mm
2004 307.7mm
2003 300.7mm
2002 284.8mm
2001 308.9mm
2000 365.9mm
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.

Gutha 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

2012 trial report



Trial last modified: 25-06-2019 12:56pm AEST