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Soil compaction and manganese deficiency

1963

Research organisation
The University of Melbourne

Trial details

Researcher(s) G Leeper
J Passioura
Year(s) 1963
Contributor The University of Melbourne
Trial location(s) Melbourne University, VIC
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Soil compaction and manganese deficiency locations
Aims

To understand factors contributing to manganese deficiency in oat.

Key messages
  • Manganese deficiency was found to be less on compacted than uncompacted soils low in manganese.
  • Compacted soils had more roots than uncompacted soils.
  • It was postulated that a greater area of root surface increased the reduction and dissolution of manganous oxide and increased manganese availability.
Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation N/A
Related program More Profit from Crop Nutrition
Acknowledgments N/A
Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Forage: Oats
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop : Variety
  • Fertiliser
  • Soil Properties : Type
  • Soil Improvement : Type
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Replicated

Melbourne University 1963

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

Passioura J, Leeper G (1963) Soil compaction and manganese deficiency. Nature 200, 29-30. https://doi.org/10.1038/200029a0
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Trial report and links

1963 trial report



Trial last modified: 05-11-2025 16:57pm AEST