Development of a procedure for diagnosis of manganese deficiency in barley

1990

Research organisatons

Trial details

Researcher(s) Robin Graham
N Longnecker
Year(s) 1990
Contributor South Australian Research and Development Institute
Trial location(s) University of Adelaide glasshouse, SA
Development of a procedure for diagnosis of manganese deficiency in barley locations
Aims

To determine the appropriate sampling and analysis strategy for identifiecaiton of manganese deficiency in barley.

Key messages
  • The first leaf should not be used to diagnose manganese deficiency in barley as it has a higher concentration than the youngest expanded blade.
  • Visual symptoms of manganese deficiency begin on the youngest leaves but necrosis develops slowly.
  • There was no difference in manganese concentration between the youngest expanded blade on the main stem or tillers so either could be used.
  • Chlorophyll a fluorescence was strongly correlated with manganese concentration and a useful tool for identifying manganese deficiency in barley.
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

Method

Crop type Cereal (Grain): Barley
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop: Variety
  • Fertiliser: Application Method
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Unknown

University of Adelaide glasshouse 1990

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

Longnecker N, Graham R (1990) The diagnosis of manganese deficiency in barley (Hordeum vulgare). In 'Plant nutrition - physiology and applications'. (Ed. M van Beusichem) pp. 797-803. (Kluwer Academic Publishers)

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