| Researcher(s) |
Dean Hancock |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2023 |
| Contributor | Northern Grower Alliance |
| Trial location(s) |
Narrabri, NSW
|
To evaluate interactions between AMF and Rhizobia on mungbean nodulation and yield.
Research by USQ in 2020 showed a synergistic response when AMF (arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi) and rhizobia were applied to mungbeans grown in a steam pasteurised vertosol. Observed synergism led to increased uptake of nutrients (N, P, K and Zn), increased rhizobial nodulation together with increased crop biomass and yield. Industry feedback has frequently reported poor levels of rhizobial nodulation in commercial mungbean crops. This project was designed to evaluate the impact of AMF and rhizobia under commercial conditions, particularly where AMF levels may be limited eg following canola in the rotation.
| Lead research organisation |
Northern Grower Alliance |
|---|---|
| Host research organisation | N/A |
| Trial funding source | GRDC NGA2009-002RTX |
| Related program | N/A |
| Acknowledgments | N/A |
| Other trial partners | Not specified |
| Crop type | Grain Legume: Mung beans |
|---|---|
| Treatment type(s) |
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| Trial type | Experimental |
| Trial design | Randomised,Replicated |
| Sow date | 6 February 2023 |
|---|---|
| Harvest date | Not specified |
| Plot size | 4m x 12m |
| Plot replication | Not specified |
SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
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