Comparison of chickpea inoculant methods and the interaction with seed applied fungicide – Cunderdin 2021

2021

Research organisaton
Funding sources

Trial details

Researcher(s) N/A
Contact email stacey.power@dpird.wa.gov.au
Contact phone 0472 847 815
Year(s) 2021
Contributor Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development WA
Trial location(s) Shorter Rd, Cunderdin,
Comparison of chickpea inoculant methods and the interaction with seed applied fungicide – Cunderdin 2021 locations
Aims

We plan to demonstrate a range both peat and granular inoculant options for chickpeas, placement of these products with seed vs. with fertiliser, and the interactions of these products with seed applied fungicide.

Key messages
  • Peat-based inoculant methods (slurry or granules) had more root nodules than those that were not peat-based.
  • Peat-based inoculant methods also had higher biomass until flowering.
  • Nodulation and biomass differences did not lead to yield differences, likely due to low Spring temperatures.
Lead research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development WA
Host research organisation N/A
Trial funding source GRDC DAW1903-004RTX
Trial funding source DPIRD WA
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments

This trial is part of the DPIRD/GRDC co-investment “DAW1903-004RTX: High Value Pulses - Raising awareness, optimising yield and expanding the area of lentil, chickpea and faba bean in Western Australia”. Thanks to Salzar Rahman for excellent technical assistance, the Northam Trial Support Unit for trial management, and Elliott and Kiara Harris and Consult Ag for the trial site.


Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Grain Legume: Chickpeas
Treatment type(s)
  • Seed treatment: Inoculant
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Randomised,Replicated

Shorter Rd, Cunderdin 2021

Sow rate or Target density CBA Captain, 103kg/ha
Sowing machinery

Cone seeder.

Sow date 4 May 2021
Harvest date 18 November 2021
Plot size 10m x 1.61m x 2m
Plot replication 3
Plot blocking Yes
Plot randomisation Yes
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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
Shorter Rd, Cunderdin, Brown sandy loam
Derived trial site soil information
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

Shorter Rd, Cunderdin 2021


Observed climate information

Rainfall avg ann (mm) 313mm
Rainfall trial gsr (mm) 432mm

Derived climate information

Shorter Rd, Cunderdin

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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

2021 trial report



Trial last modified: 21-04-2022 12:42pm AEST