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Chickpea genotypes differ in their sensitivity to zinc deficiency

1998
CC BY 4.0

Research organisations
The University of Adelaide University of Adelaide

Trial details

Researcher(s) H Khan
Glenn McDonald
Z Rengel
Year(s) 1998
Contributor The University of Adelaide
Trial location(s) Waite Adelaide, SA
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Chickpea genotypes differ in their sensitivity to zinc deficiency locations
Aims

To compare chickpea genotypes for their susceptibility to zinc deficiency and to identify some plant characteristics that are related to zinc efficiency in different genotypes.

Key messages
  • Response of 13 chickpea genotypes to zinc nutrition was studied in a pot experiment under glasshouse conditions.
  • When grown with no added zinc, zinc deficiency symptoms appeared 3–4 weeks after planting.
  • Zinc efficiency based on shoot dry weight showed marked differences among genotypes.
  • Root:shoot ratio was increased and proportionally more zinc was transported to the shoot when the soil was deficient.
  • Cultivars that were very sensitive to zinc deficiency tended to have their root:shoot ratio increased by zinc deficiency more than less sensitive cultivars.
  • The insensitive lines transported more than 70% of the total absorbed zinc to the shoot .
  • Chickpea genotypes vary in their sensitivity to zinc deficiency.
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
  • Crop : Nutrition
  • Fertiliser
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Randomised,Replicated,Blocked

Waite Adelaide 1998

Sow date Unknown
Harvest date Unknown
Trial design method CRD Completely Randomised Design
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication 3
Fertiliser

zinc sulphate
Other trial notes

Khan HR, McDonald GK, Rengel Z (1998) Chickpea genotypes differ in their sensitivity to zinc deficiency. Plant and Soil 198, 11-18.
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Trial report and links

1998 trial report



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