South Australian Research and Development Institute trials

To produce an Endnote-generated txt file database of research on trace elements in cropping systems of south eastern Australia.

To test the benefits of fluid delivery systems in relation to the effects of trace elements, macro nutrients and fungicides on control of cereal root and leaf diseases and grain yield.

To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)

To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)

To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)

To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)

To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)

To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)

To assess the extent and severity of trace element deficiencies on Eyre Peninsula and if existing guidelines developed some 20-40 years ago for trace element management packages need adapting for current farming systems.

To report on the outcomes of the nutrition experiments across northern NSW.

To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)

To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)

To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)

To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)

To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)

To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)

To develop a method to visualize diffusion of zinc from fertilizers.

To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)

To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)

To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)

An exploration of the relationships between zinc deficiency crown rot in general type in durum wheat

To test the benefits of fluid delivery systems in relation to the effects of trace elements, macro nutrients and fungicides on control of cereal root and leaf diseases and grain yield.

To establish which of the following components has the greater effect on yield: liquid, granular or combined liquid/granular forms of fertiliser nitrogen, phosphorus and trace elements, and in-furrow fungicide.

To discuss how a slow release boron phosphate to mitigate boron deficiency in high rainfall environments.

To examine the availability of zinc fertiliser under dry sowing conditions

To establish whether the efficacy of fertilizers, which are usually simultaneously placed below the seed at planting, is influenced by being in contact with the dry soil for a period of time before seed germination and crop emergence.

To report on strategies for improving zinc nutrition with zinc oxide fertilisers.

To discuss how placement influences the efficacy of zinc oxide and zinc sulfate fertilisers.

To compare crop performance and gross margin returns for a range of fluid and granular nitrogen and phosphorus fertiliser treatments in conjunction with trace elements and in-furrow fungicide.

To test for crop response to the application of manganese fertiliser and for any interaction with nitrogen.

To investigate what macro and micro nutrients are required in order to increase grain yield using a fluid system.

To assess the potential of a range of multi-trait breeders’ lines for commercial development.

To compare Brassica juncea with B. napus and discusses where B. juncea could be grown in South Australia.

To provide a cereal variety disease guide for 2012.

To compare and identify optimum sowing times of 6 pea varieties to maximise grain yield and minimise impacts of disease.

To report on the combined use of sophisticated biophysical models such as Grass Gro with localised rainfall, temperature and carbon dioxide levels predicted from various climate models out to 2030. 

To investigate second adaptive traits (their yield, how to measure them and how to implement them into the breeding program) for grain legume drought tolerance.

To report on managing 'take-all' and crown rot.

To develop reliable and efficient field trial protocols to determine the tolerance (nematode effect on yield) of new varieties to Pratylenchus neglectus, P. thornei and CCN plus calibrate the bioassays used to screen varieties for resistance (the effect a variety has on nematode levels in soil).

To test for crop response to the application of manganese fertiliser forms and rates.

To investigate whether we could show any affect on field wheat yield after just one hot day.

To investigate the potential of new vetch species/varieties for very low rainfall areas in Southern Australia.

To search for answers about white grain on Eyre Peninsula.

To compare current varieties to potentially new varieties in soil types and rainfall regions where National Wheat Variety trials are not conducted.

To discuss canola and juncea canola for low rainfall areas in the next season.

To present the Cereal Variety Disease Guide for 2011.

To compare current varieties to varieties which are not commonly grown in the district, and to compare varieties in soil types and rainfall regions where National Wheat Variety trials are not conducted.

To compare current varieties to varieties which are not commonly grown in the district, and to compare varieties in soil types and rainfall regions where National Wheat Variety trials are not conducted.

To facilitate the expansion of field peas into lower rainfall areas of southern Australia through the development of new cultivars and identification of agronomic methods to improve yield and yield reliability, and to provide an economically viable break crop option in areas where pulses are not presently grown.

To grow chickpeas on eastern Eyre Peninsula.