Molybdenum deficiency in maize in relation to seed reserves

1966

Research organisatons

Trial details

Researcher(s) A Hudson
RG Weir
Year(s) 1966
Contributor South Australian Research and Development Institute
Trial location(s) University of Adelaide , SA
Molybdenum deficiency in maize in relation to seed reserves locations
Aims

To establish the importance of seed molybdenum to growth in maize.

Key messages
  • Although the seed molybdenum content of maize is very low, there is a minimum critical level needed for healthy seedling growth.
  • A seed molybdenum concentration of 0.02ppm is required for healthy seedling growth.
  • Once the seedlings are established they become efficient extractors of molybdenum from soil.
Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation Department of Agriculture NSW
Related program More Profit from Crop Nutrition
Acknowledgments N/A
Other trial partners Not specified

Method

Crop type Cereal (Grain): Maize
Treatment type(s)
  • Fertiliser: Application Method
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Replicated

University of Adelaide 1966

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

Sodium molybdate

Other trial notes

Weir R, Hudson A (1966) Molybdenum deficiency in maize in relation to seed reserves. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 6, 35-41.

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