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Zinc deficiency in navy beans

1985

Research organisations
Queensland Department of Primary Industries South Australian Research and Development Institute

Trial details

Researcher(s) L Wade
Year(s) 1985
Contributor Queensland Department of Primary Industries
Trial location(s) Biloela, QLD
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Zinc deficiency in navy beans locations
Aims

To report on identification of zinc deficiencyin the region.

Key messages
  • Zinc deficiency was confirmed on the soils of the region.
  • Navy beans are demonstrated to be a good indicator species for zinc deficiency.
  • Interactions between phosphorus availability and zinc may confound critical soil values.
Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute
Related program More Profit from Crop Nutrition
Acknowledgments N/A
Other trial partners The University of Adelaide
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Method

Crop type Grain Legume: Navy beans
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop : Variety
  • Fertiliser : Type
  • Soil Properties : Type
Trial type Unknown
Trial design Replicated

Biloela 1985

Sow date August 3rd
Harvest date 21st September
Trial design method CRD Completely Randomised Design
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication 3
Fertiliser

Zinc sulphate
Other trial notes

Wade L (1985) Zinc deficiency in navy beans in the Dawson-Callide 1. Diagnosis of the disorder. Queensland Journal of Agricultural and Animal Sciences 42, 57-62.
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Trial report and links

1985 trial report



Trial last modified: 04-11-2025 20:10pm AEST