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A database of trace element research in south-eastern Australia

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

South Australian Research and Development Institute
GRDC
2017 Adelaide SA
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Agronomic value of seeds with high nutrient content

To present a summary of some field trials investigaitng seed micronutrient contents in barley.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1994 University of Adelaide SA
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An improved soil test for copper deficient soils

To improve the soil test for available copper in soils.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1981 Brisbane
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Australian soils and their responses to fertilizers

To present a review of soil fertility and fertiliser requirements of different Australian soils.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1959 Auburn SA
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Bioassay of available trace metals from Australian soils

To develop an assay for bioavailability of micronutrients in soils.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1952 Sydney NSW
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Clay spreading with highly calcareous clays

To assess the benefits of various clay rates, types of clay and deep ripping on-farm.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
GRDC
2002 Wharminda SA
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Contrast between wheat and barley grass in response to manganese deficiency

To investigate the comparative tolerance of wheat and 2 species of barley grass to manganese deficiency in solution culture.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1988 Adelaide SA
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Copper deficiency symptoms in wheat

To describe symptoms of copper deficiency.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1974 Adelaide SA
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Copper-zinc interactions in wheat, rye and triticale

To compare growth responses of three cereals at low and high levels of zinc and copper.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1981 Adelaide SA
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Diagnosis and correction of zinc deficiency in crops and pastures in South Australia

To define critical parameters for identifying zinc deficiency and the fertiliser strategies to overcome.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
GRDC
1993 Eyre Peninsula SA
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Diagnosis of trace element deficiencies in wheat on Eyre Peninsula South Australia

To establish the need for trace elements on soils of the Eyre Peninsula.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1975 Eyre Peninsula SA
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Effect of manganese deficiency and excess on the distribution of manganese in the leaf blade

Observations micronutrient distribution of normal, deficient and toxic manganese in the leaves of a range of plant species.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1988 Caragabal NSW
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Effectiveness of fertiliser sources of zinc

To assess the relative effectiveness of a range of products at correcting zinc (Zn) deficiency in wheat.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1997 Yeelanna SA
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Effects of lime on yields and phosphate uptake by clover in relation to soluble phosphate, manganese, and aluminium in acid soils

To explore the relationship between phosphate fertiliser and micronutrients on acid soils.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1984 Caragabal NSW
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Effects of zinc nutrition and high temperature on the growth, yield and grain quality of wheat

To examine relationships between zinc sufficiency and tolerance to heat stress in wheat.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
2004 University of Adelaide SA
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Efficient grain production compared with N2O emissions

The main aims of this demonstration are to:

  • Increase farmer knowledge about the N2O emissions made from fertiliser and legumes;  
  • Reveal options available to reduce N20 emissions; and
  • Provide information about nutrient use efficiency to maximise productivity.
Upper North Farming Systems
DAFF VIC
2013 Booleroo Centre SA
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Elders resistance boom results 2002

To assess the effectiveness of a range of herbicides on a number of ryegrass populations throughout the ‘Liebe’ area with an ‘in situ’ method of resistance testing.

Liebe Group
2002 Dalwallinu WA
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Extractable zinc in particle size fractions of soils from Western Australia and Queensland

The zinc content of particle size fractions of 12 mainly zinc deficient soils was measured by extraction with three contrasting extractants.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1990 Perth WA
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Fertiliser placement

To conduct a zinc fertiliser program and placement technology demonstration.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
2000 Clare SA
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Fluid delivery of trace elements - Part II

To evaluate the yield response to trace elements using a fluid delivery system compared to other techniques.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
GRDC
2005 Eyre Peninsula SA
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Fluid delivery systems and fungicides in 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.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
2016 Eyre Peninsula SA
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Fluid delivery systems and fungicides in wheat at Warramboo and Streaky Bay

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.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
2013 Warramboo SA
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Forgotten about moly?

To remind growers to apply molybdenum on a regular basis.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1978 Auchmore VIC
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Grain & Graze: whole farm feed supply - grazing days/season/pasture type

To understand how a range of pasture types combine to form a whole farm feed supply.

Liebe Group
2006 East Wubin WA
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Herbicides can increase the severity of trace element deficiencies in cereal crops

To understand the effects of soil acting herbicides on nutrient uptake.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
GRDC
1990 Eyre Peninsula SA
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How to unravel and solve soil fertility problems

To present a handbook of diagnostic techniques for conducting experiments to ascertain which nutrients are limiting production.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
2002 Glengallan QLD
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In-season nitrogen on wheat on paddock management zones

To evaluate the response of wheat (yield and protein) in different paddock management zones to in-season application of nitrogen fertilizer, using the Yield Prophet system as a guide.

Liebe Group
GRDC
2006 West Buntine WA
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In-season nitrogen on wheat on paddock management zones - West Buntine

To evaluate the response of wheat (yield and protein) in different paddock management zones to in-season application of nitrogen fertiliser, using the Yield Prophet system as a guide.

Liebe Group
GRDC
2005 West Buntine WA
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In-season nitrogen on wheat on paddock management zones - West Maya

To evaluate the response of wheat (yield and protein) in different paddock management zones to in-season application of nitrogen fertiliser, using the Yield Prophet system as a guide.

Liebe Group
2005 West Maya WA
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Iron sprays for peas

To report on experiments on foliar iron sprays to overcome deficiency in field pea.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1970 Millicent SA
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Manganese applications did not improve cereal yields in 2015 and 2016

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.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
GRDC
2016 Tooligie SA
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Manganese tolerance of two crops

To report on glasshouse and laboratory analysis of the distribution of manganese in the leaves of sunflower and lupin.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1988 Auchmore VIC
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Methods of trace element delivery

To compare form and timing for micronutrient fertiliser application.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
GRDC
2004 Eyre Peninsula SA
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Molybdenum deficiency in Central Highlands and Upper Goulburn Regions

To present research into molybdenum deficiency in the region with recommendations for management.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1955 Molka VIC
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More effective and reduced pesticide use in broad acre landscapes by using optical sensing devices to detect and “spot spray” weeds”
  • To evaluate the suitability of "spot spray" technology to control weeds on farming land in the Upper North.
  • To monitor weed control success on "hard to control" summer weeds such as fleabane, onion weed, saltbush type weeds.
  • To record the reduction in pesticide and water use using "spot spray" technology compared to conventional spraying.
  • To raise awareness amongst the community about the potential benefits of "spot spray" technology.
Upper North Farming Systems
GRDC
2014 Jamestown SA
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Navy bean response to zinc application in the field

To test the response to zinc application in navy bean.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1985 Biloela QLD
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Nutritional disorders of grain sorghum

To present a handbook of diagnostic techniques for nutrient deficiencies and excesses in sorghum.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1987 Glengallan QLD
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P, Zn and Mn fluid and granular fertilisers: movement and availability

To compare the movement and potential availability of Mn, Zn and P when supplied as granular or fluid products in a calcareous and non-calcareous soil.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
2005 Adelaide SA
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Pasture and soil fertility investigations in Victoria

To present a summary of the recent history and state of pasture improvement due to soil fertility in high rainfall Victoria.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1955 Auchmore VIC
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Pasture production demonstration

To assess the relative production of a range of commonly grown pasture species.

Liebe Group
2003 Wubin WA
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Phosphorus, sulphur, and molybdenum deficiencies in soils from eastern Australia in relation to nutrient supply and some characteristics of soil and climate

To resport on the extent to which deficiencies in phosphorus, sulphur, and molybdenum likely to be associated with deficiencies in the others.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1955 Caragabal NSW
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Ploughing stubble demonstration

To test the effect of ploughing in stubble prior to seeding.

Liebe Group
2003 East Maya WA
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Pre-furrowing after pasture

To quantify the benefits pre-furrowing after pasture in a low rainfall area. Prefurrowing runs a point through dry soil to help rainfall entry.

Liebe Group
2003 Pindar WA
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Precision Agriculture Project

To fine-tune the fertiliser requirement of yielding zones in different paddocks.

Liebe Group
GRDC
2003 East Coorow WA
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Should we measure easily reducible manganese?

To examine which soil analysis to use for manganese.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1988 Caragabal NSW
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Soil compaction and manganese deficiency

To understand factors contributing to manganese deficiency in oat.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1963 University of Adelaide SA
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Subsoil nutrition - residual benefits?

To determine if applying fertiliser to the subsoil gives any residual benefits to crops in subsequent years.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
GRDC
2004 Eyre Peninsula SA
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Summer weed control demonstration

To assess the effectiveness of a range of summer weed control options. The subsequent effect on yield as a result of weed control.

Liebe Group
2003 East Maya WA
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The effects of farm management practices on cadmium concentration in wheat grain

To understand management factors influencing cadmium concentration of grain in field grown wheat.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1994 University of Adelaide glasshouse SA
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The fate and transformations of zinc added to soils

To develop a new extraction procedure for soil zinc.

South Australian Research and Development Institute
1995 Kalkee VIC
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