The response in seed yield of lucerne to foliar applications of manganese

1988

Research organisaton

Trial details

Researcher(s) J McFarlane
Year(s) 1988
Contributor South Australian Research and Development Institute
Trial location(s) Keith, SA
The response in seed yield of lucerne to foliar applications of manganese locations
Aims

To examine the effect of foliar manganese application on lucerne grown on manganese deficient soil.

Key messages
  • Significant responses in lucerne seed yield were achieved with foliar manganese applications on 2/5 irrigated lucerne sites at Keith.
  • Plant tissue analysis prior to the application of manganese show the concentrations at both responsive sites were less than 14 mg per kilogram in the youngest open leaf and whole shoots.
  • this contrasted with concentrations from 3 other sites we seeded did not respond to manganese, the mean concentration being greater than 18 mg per kilogram in youngest open leaves and 14 mg per kilogram manganese and whole shoots prior to treatment.
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

Method

Crop type Hay: Lucerne
Treatment type(s)
  • Fertiliser: Application Method
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Unknown

Keith 1988

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

mangasol

Other trial notes

McFarlane J (1988) The response in seed yield of lucerne to foliar applications of manganese. In 'International Symposium on Manganese in Soils and Plants.' (Eds M Webb, R Noble, R Graham, R Hannam.) pp. 81-83. Manganese Symposium Inc.: Adelaide.

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