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Manganese deficiency and the metabolism of nitrogen in wheat

1983
CC BY 4.0

Research organisations
The University of Adelaide University of Adelaide

Trial details

Researcher(s) Peter Brown
Year(s) 1983
Contributor The University of Adelaide
Trial location(s) Waite Adelaide, SA
Manganese deficiency and the metabolism of nitrogen in wheat locations
Aims

To investigate changes in plant metabolism resulting from manganese deficiency.

Key messages
  • Manganese deficiency of wheat decreased the concentration of lignin and phenolic compounds, important precursors to a range of defence mechanisms.
  • Reductions in biological defence chemicals are considered to be the primary reason for increased take all infection in zinc deficient plants.
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 Cereal (Grain): Wheat
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop : Nutrition
  • Fertiliser
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Unknown

Waite Adelaide 1983

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

manganous chloride
Other trial notes

Brown P (1983) The effects of manganese deficiency on the metabolism of nitrogen in the wheat plant. B.Sc. Hons Thesis, Faculty of Agricultural Science, The University of Adelaide.
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Trial report and links

1983 trial report



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