| Researcher(s) |
Sarah Day Penny Roberts |
|---|---|
| Contact email | Sarah.Day@sa.gov.au |
| Year(s) | 2022 |
| Contributor | SARDI - Clare |
| Trial location(s) |
Melrose, SA
|
1) To assess lentil variety production performance in the low rainfall zone
2) To assess lentil production when sown at recommended and below recommended sowing density to identify where inputs have potential to be reduced
| Lead research organisation |
The University of Adelaide |
|---|---|
| Host research organisation |
SARDI - Clare |
| Trial funding source | GRDC UOA2105-013RTX |
| Related program |
Development and extension to close the economic yield gap to maximise farming system benefits from grain legume production in South Australia |
| Acknowledgments | N/A |
| Other trial partners | Not specified |
| Crop type | Grain Legume: Lentils |
|---|---|
| Treatment type(s) |
|
| Trial type | Experimental |
| Trial design | Randomised,Replicated,Blocked |
| Sow rate or Target density | 60, 90 and 120 plants/m2 |
|---|---|
| Sow date | 20 May 2022 |
| Harvest date | 5 December 2022 |
| Trial design method | RCBD Randomised Complete Block Design |
| Plot size | Not specified |
| Plot replication | 3 |
| Plot randomisation | Y |
| Fertiliser |
80 kg/ha MAP + Zn |
SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
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