Trace elements in South Australian agriculture

1988

Research organisatons

Trial details

Researcher(s) B Cartwright
J Judson
D Maschmedt
J McFarlane
D Reuter
J Robinson
Year(s) 1988
Contributor South Australian Research and Development Institute
Trial location(s) University of Adelaide , SA
Trace elements in South Australian agriculture locations
Aims

A review of trace element research in South Australia.

Key messages
  • Copper deficiencies have been reported but are usually corrected with fertiliser addition, however diagnosis can be a problem.
  • Some evidence for boron deficiency on sandy dune soils in the Murray Mallee, upper south east and Eyre Peninsula, only a narrow range in soil B between deficient and toxic. Alkaline calcareous soils are known to contain toxic concentrations of boron.
  • Molybdenum deficiency occurs on acid soils in the Mt Lofty Ranges, Fleurieau Peninsula, Clare Hills, Kangaroo Island, south-east and lower Eyre Peninsula. It has been recorded for legumes but not cereals.
Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation South Australian Department of Agriculture
Related program More Profit from Crop Nutrition
Acknowledgments N/A
Other trial partners Not specified

Method

Crop type : N/A
Treatment type(s)
  • Fertiliser: Application Method
Trial type Article/commentary
Trial design Not applicable

University of Adelaide 1988

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
Other trial notes

Reuter D, Cartwright B, Judson J, McFarlane J, Maschmedt D, Robinson J (1988) Trace elements in South Australian agriculture. Technical report No. 139. Department of Agriculture South Australia, Adelaide.

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