| Researcher(s) |
Greta Duff Grace Evans James Manson |
|---|---|
| Contact email | jmanson@sfs.org.au |
| Year(s) | 2021 |
| Contributor | Southern Pulse Agronomy |
| Trial location(s) |
Vite Vite North, VIC
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To investigate the effect of light penetration and canopy structure on pod-set and grain yield.
| Lead research organisation |
Southern Pulse Agronomy |
|---|---|
| Host research organisation |
Southern Farming Systems |
| Trial funding source | GRDC DJP2105-006RTX |
| Trial funding source | AgVic |
| Related program | N/A |
| Acknowledgments |
SFS |
| Other trial partners | Not specified |
| Crop type | Grain Legume: Faba beans |
|---|---|
| Treatment type(s) |
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| Trial type | Experimental |
| Trial design | Replicated |
| Sow rate or Target density | 10, 20 pl/m2 |
|---|---|
| Sow date | 30/4/21 |
| Harvest date | Not specified |
| Plot size | 1.44m x 9.8m |
| Plot replication | 4 |
| Plot randomisation | Split-plot: Main plot Fungicide strategy; Sub-plot Variety x Pl/m2 |
| Other trial notes |
Growers report an excessive reduction in pod number with increased biomass caused by earlier sowing or higher plant densities. Wider row spacings may resolve this issue by increasing light penetration, adding extra value to other farming system benefits that may arise from wider row spacing such as reduces sowing costs with retained stubble management. |
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