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Response of chickpea genotypes to zinc fertilization under field conditions

1997
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Research organisations
The University of Adelaide University of Adelaide

Trial details

Researcher(s) H Khan
Glenn McDonald
Z Rengel
Year(s) 1997
Contributor The University of Adelaide
Trial location(s) Lameroo, SA
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Response of chickpea genotypes to zinc fertilization under field conditions locations
Aims

To examine differences in zinc efficiency between chickpea cultivars.

Key messages
  • 10 chickpea genotypes were grown in the field with and without added zinc.
  • Zinc sulphate was applied to the soil at sowing and later as a foliar spray at the start of flowering.
  • Zinc fertilisation increase shoot dry matter by 13% at maturity.
  • There were differences between cultivars in zinc efficiency.
  • Gains in yield by improved to sink efficiency are possible in chickpeas.
  •  The ranking of cultivars was consistent between sites and in pot studies in the glasshouse.
  •  Significant responses to zinc fertiliser confirmed that zinc deficiency was a limitation to chickpea yield.
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 Grain Legume: Chickpeas
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop : Variety
  • Fertiliser : Application Method
  • Fertiliser : Type
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Randomised,Replicated,Blocked

Lameroo 1997

Sow rate or Target density 80 seeds/m2
Sow date 16 June 1997
Harvest date Unknown
Trial design method SPD Split Plot Design
Trial design arrangement 6 rows x Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication 3
Plot randomisation Y
Fertiliser

Manganese sulphate
Inoculant Seeds were inoculated with Rhizobium using Nitrogerm 100
Other trial notes

Khan HR, McDonald GK, Rengel Z (2000) Response of chickpea genotypes to zinc fertilization under field conditions in south Australia and Pakistan. Journal of Plant Nutrition 23, 1517-1531.
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Trial report and links

1997 trial report



Trial last modified: 22-11-2025 00:49am AEST