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| Researcher(s) | N/A |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2014 - 2016 |
| Contributor | Department of Primary Industries NSW |
| Trial location(s) |
Trangie Agricultural Research Centre, NSW
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Soybean variety evaluation experiments (in collaboration with more variety-specific agronomy experiments) at Trangie Agricultural Research Centre (Trangie ARC) were conducted for three consecutive summer seasons (2013–14, 2014–15 and 2015–16) to assess if new soybean varieties for the Macquarie Valley under irrigated conditions were a suitable option for growers.
| Lead research organisation |
Department of Primary Industries NSW |
|---|---|
| Host research organisation | N/A |
| Related program |
Northern pulse agronomy initiative - NSW |
| Acknowledgments |
These experiments were part of the project Northern pulse agronomy initiative – NSW (DAN00171) with joint investment by NSW DPI and GRDC. Technical assistance with field work provided by Scott Richards, Jayne Jenkins, Liz Jenkins and Joanna Wallace (all NSW DPI, Trangie) is gratefully acknowledged. Gavin Melville (NSW DPI biometrician) provided statistical analysis and support for these experiments. Kelvin Appleyard and supporting farm staff at Trangie ARC are also acknowledged for providing experiment sites, and preparing and managing fields. |
| Other trial partners | Not specified |
| Crop type | Oilseed: Soybean |
|---|---|
| Trial type | |
| Trial design |
| Sow date | Not specified |
|---|---|
| Harvest date | Not specified |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | Not specified |
| Other trial notes |
Full flood irrigation schedules, including pre-irrigation before planting and in-crop irrigation as required during the growing season 2013–14 season • The mean yield in 2013–14 was 1.58 t/ha (1.01–2.06 t/ha). • MoonbiA (northern line released 2010) was the highest yielding variety (2.06 t/ha) but was not significantly different from Djakal (southern industry standard) or two experimental lines P168-5 and P176-14. • RichmondA (northern line released 2013) was significantly lower yielding than MoonbiA and was found to be too late in maturity for the Macquarie Valley region; this variety was subsequently not evaluated in the next two season’s experiments. • SnowyA and BidgeeA (named southern varieties) were both significantly lower yielding than the southern industry standard variety Djakal. • Cowrie and Soya 791 were included as traditional Macquarie Valley standards. Cowrie was outclassed by both Moonbi and Djakal, while Soya 791 was not harvested due to extremely late maturity and hence was also not included in the next two season’s experiments. • The mean seed size (measured as 100-seed weight) was 14.25 g (11.44–16.31 g). • In this experiment, all the experimental lines showed significant improvement in seed size compared with most of the released (named) varieties. • The grain quality attributes, including oil and protein content, were assessed by commercial laboratory techniques for this experiment (data not included). |
| Sow date | Not specified |
|---|---|
| Harvest date | Not specified |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | Not specified |
| Other trial notes |
Full flood irrigation schedules, including pre-irrigation before planting and in-crop irrigation as required during the growing season 2013–14 season • The mean yield in 2013–14 was 1.58 t/ha (1.01–2.06 t/ha). • MoonbiA (northern line released 2010) was the highest yielding variety (2.06 t/ha) but was not significantly different from Djakal (southern industry standard) or two experimental lines P168-5 and P176-14. • RichmondA (northern line released 2013) was significantly lower yielding than MoonbiA and was found to be too late in maturity for the Macquarie Valley region; this variety was subsequently not evaluated in the next two season’s experiments. • SnowyA and BidgeeA (named southern varieties) were both significantly lower yielding than the southern industry standard variety Djakal. • Cowrie and Soya 791 were included as traditional Macquarie Valley standards. Cowrie was outclassed by both Moonbi and Djakal, while Soya 791 was not harvested due to extremely late maturity and hence was also not included in the next two season’s experiments. • The mean seed size (measured as 100-seed weight) was 14.25 g (11.44–16.31 g). • In this experiment, all the experimental lines showed significant improvement in seed size compared with most of the released (named) varieties. • The grain quality attributes, including oil and protein content, were assessed by commercial laboratory techniques for this experiment (data not included). |
| Sow date | Not specified |
|---|---|
| Harvest date | Not specified |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | Not specified |
| Other trial notes |
Full flood irrigation schedules, including pre-irrigation before planting and in-crop irrigation as required during the growing season 2013–14 season • The mean yield in 2013–14 was 1.58 t/ha (1.01–2.06 t/ha). • MoonbiA (northern line released 2010) was the highest yielding variety (2.06 t/ha) but was not significantly different from Djakal (southern industry standard) or two experimental lines P168-5 and P176-14. • RichmondA (northern line released 2013) was significantly lower yielding than MoonbiA and was found to be too late in maturity for the Macquarie Valley region; this variety was subsequently not evaluated in the next two season’s experiments. • SnowyA and BidgeeA (named southern varieties) were both significantly lower yielding than the southern industry standard variety Djakal. • Cowrie and Soya 791 were included as traditional Macquarie Valley standards. Cowrie was outclassed by both Moonbi and Djakal, while Soya 791 was not harvested due to extremely late maturity and hence was also not included in the next two season’s experiments. • The mean seed size (measured as 100-seed weight) was 14.25 g (11.44–16.31 g). • In this experiment, all the experimental lines showed significant improvement in seed size compared with most of the released (named) varieties. • The grain quality attributes, including oil and protein content, were assessed by commercial laboratory techniques for this experiment (data not included). |
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