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Critical plant and seed concentrations of phosphorus and zinc for predicting response of faba beans (Vicia faba)

1986 - 1987

Research organisation
Primary Industries and Regions SA

Trial details

Researcher(s) Wayne Hawthorne
DC Lewis
Year(s) 1986 - 1987
Contributor Primary Industries and Regions SA
Trial location(s) Glenroy, SA
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Critical plant and seed concentrations of phosphorus and zinc for predicting response of faba beans (Vicia faba) locations
Aims

To determine critical shoot and seed phosphorus and zinc concentrations for maximum yield in faba bean.

Key messages
  • Grain yields were increased 20-30% by the soil or foliar application of zinc, provided that phosphorus was also supplied.
  • Critical zinc concentrations determined in the glasshouse and field were the same, being 19-24 mg/kg throughout the life of the crop and 13-15 mg/kg zinc in grain.
Glenroy SA 1986

The trial design is a complete Factorial, replicated 4 times

Glenroy SA 1987

The trial design is a complete Factorial, replicated 4 times

Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation N/A
Related program More Profit from Crop Nutrition
Acknowledgments N/A
Other trial partners CSIRO
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Method

Crop type Grain Legume: Faba beans
Treatment type(s)
  • Fertiliser : Application Method
  • Fertiliser : Rate
  • Fertiliser : Type
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Randomised,Replicated,Blocked

Glenroy 1986

Sow rate or Target density 150 kg/ha
Sow date 18 June 1986
Harvest date 2 December 1986
Trial design method O Other
Plot size 20m x 1.8m
Plot replication 4
Fertiliser

Please refer to the trial report for treatment details
Other trial notes

Lewis DC Hawthorne WA (1996) Critical plant and seed concentrations of phosphorus and zinc for predicting response of faba beans (Vicia faba). Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 36, 479-484. https://doi.org/10.1071/EA9960479

Glenroy 1987

Sow rate or Target density 150 kg/ha
Sow date 15 June 1987
Harvest date Unknown
Trial design method O Other
Plot size 20m x 1.8m
Plot replication 4
Fertiliser

Please refer to the trial report for treatment details
Other trial notes

Lewis DC Hawthorne WA (1996) Critical plant and seed concentrations of phosphorus and zinc for predicting response of faba beans (Vicia faba). Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 36, 479-484. https://doi.org/10.1071/EA9960479
Download the trial report to view additional method/treatment information

Trial report and links

1986 trial report



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