Manganese applications did not improve cereal yields in 2015 and 2016

2015 - 2016

Research organisatons
Funding source

Trial details

Researcher(s) Amanda Cook (SARDI)
Sjaan Davey (SARDI)
Nigel Wilhelm (SARDI)
Year(s) 2015 - 2016
Contributor SARDI Minnipa Agricultural Centre
Trial location(s) Piednippie, SA
Manganese applications did not improve cereal yields in 2015 and 2016 locations
Aims

This article summarises the outcomes of several Mn trials conducted on upper Eyre Peninsula over the last two years.

Key messages
  • There was no increase in wheat (2015) or barley (2016) performance with application of manganese on highly calcareous sands, even though these environments have regularly produced severe Mn deficiency in the past.
  • Current industry guidelines still appear to be relevant for diagnosing trace element deficiencies in cereal crops and how they are best managed.
Lead research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute
Host research organisation N/A
Trial funding source GRDC DAS00146
Related program More Profit from Crop Nutrition
Acknowledgments

Thank you to Ian Richter and Amanda Cook for the trial work. Funded by the GRDC Managing micronutrient deficiencies in cropping systems of eastern Australia (DAS00146) project.


Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Cereal (Grain): Barley
Treatment type(s)
  • Fertiliser: Form
  • Fertiliser: Type
Trial type
Trial design

Piednippie 2015

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

Piednippie 2016

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
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Trial source data and summary not available
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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Not specified
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Piednippie, SA Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Piednippie, SA Calcarosol
Soil Moisture Source: BOM/ANU
Average amount of water stored in the soil profile during the year, estimated by the OzWALD model-data fusion system.
Year Piednippie SA
2016 168.5mm
2015 138.7mm
2014 162.0mm
2013 130.5mm
2012 128.2mm
2011 159.1mm
2010 146.5mm
2009 162.3mm
2008 137.7mm
2007 115.4mm
2006 139.5mm
2005 132.4mm
2004 133.5mm
2003 137.1mm
2002 127.4mm
2001 143.0mm
2000 145.7mm
National soil grid Source: CSIRO/TERN
NOTE: National Soil Grid data is aggregated information for background information on the wider area
Actual soil values can vary significantly in a small area and the trial soil tests are the most relevant data where available

Soil properties

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Climate

Derived climate information

No observed climate data available for this trial.
Derived climate data is determined from trial site location and national weather sources.

Piednippie SA

NOTE: Exact trial site locality unknown - Climate data may not be accurate
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Some data on this site is sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology

SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
Jeffrey, S.J., Carter, J.O., Moodie, K.B. and Beswick, A.R. (2001). Using spatial interpolation to construct a comprehensive archive of Australian climate data , Environmental Modelling and Software, Vol 16/4, pp 309-330. DOI: 10.1016/S1364-8152(01)00008-1.

Trial report and links

2016 trial report



Trial last modified: 08-10-2019 13:38pm AEST