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Efficacy of zinc oxide as fertilisers

2012
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Research organisations
The University of Adelaide University of Adelaide

Trial details

Researcher(s) Therese McBeath
Mike McLaughlin
Year(s) 2012
Contributor The University of Adelaide
Trial location(s) University of Adelaide glasshouse, SA
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Efficacy of zinc oxide as fertilisers locations
Aims

To report on strategies for improving zinc nutrition with zinc oxide fertilisers.

Key messages
  • Zinc oxide fertilisers had lower solubility and dissolution than zinc sulphates.
  • Zinc oxide was as effective as zinc sulphate if it was mixed with the soil but not when banded near the seed.
  • Zinc sulphate would be preferable to zinc oxide in no-till systems where fertiliser is banded.
Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation University of Adelaide
Related program More Profit from Crop Nutrition
Acknowledgments N/A
Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Cereal (Grain): Wheat
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop : Nutrition
  • Fertiliser : Type
  • Soil Properties : Type
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Replicated

University of Adelaide glasshouse 2012

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

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Other trial notes

McBeath, T.M., McLaughlin, M.J. Efficacy of zinc oxides as fertilisers. Plant Soil 374, 843–855 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-013-1919-2
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Trial report and links

2012 trial report



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