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Articles 1 - 14 of 14
Full-Text Articles in Agronomy and Crop Sciences
Appraisal For Combined Pea Aphid And Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Resistance In Alfalfa, W. L. Howe, W. R. Kehr, C. O. Calkins
Appraisal For Combined Pea Aphid And Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Resistance In Alfalfa, W. L. Howe, W. R. Kehr, C. O. Calkins
Historical Research Bulletins of the Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station
Sources of combined resistance to spotted alfalfa and pea aphids were found in Ranger alfalfa and its parental strains, foreign plant introductions, clones and their progenies. Ranger alfalfa appeared to be a good source for selection of plants with resistance to both aphids.
Oat Variety Trials, 1964, J L. Mcmullan, J. A. Parish
Oat Variety Trials, 1964, J L. Mcmullan, J. A. Parish
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
AVON and the new fixed crossbred from N.S.W., * P8304, were the highest yielding oats in the last season's trials.
These are of midseason maturity. The highest yielding oats of early maturity were Irwin and Kent.
Kimberley Research Station Progress Report, 1964 : Cotton, Jan Jerzy Basinski, J. P. Evanson, W. R. Stern, N. J. Thomson
Kimberley Research Station Progress Report, 1964 : Cotton, Jan Jerzy Basinski, J. P. Evanson, W. R. Stern, N. J. Thomson
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
SINCE 1960 cotton has occupied the prominent place in the Station's research programme.
Considerable progress has been made in all aspects of cotton culture (Thomson and Basinski 1962b; Thomson 1962.)
Maintaining The Quality Of Western Australia's Oat Harvest, J L. Mcmullan, J. A. Parish, C. V. Honner
Maintaining The Quality Of Western Australia's Oat Harvest, J L. Mcmullan, J. A. Parish, C. V. Honner
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
WESTERN AUSTRALIA deservedly enjoys the reputation of being a producer of oats of high milling quality.
Because of this, we have been able to develop valuable export markets which pay a premium for our oats.
For some time Ballidu has been rated as the best milling oat in W.A.
The work reported in this article indicates that other recommended varieties are equal to or better than Ballidu for milling.
The Naturalised And Cultivated Annual Medics Of Western Australia, B J. Quinlivan
The Naturalised And Cultivated Annual Medics Of Western Australia, B J. Quinlivan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
IT is not many years since the term pasture improvement in Western Australia was synonymous with one species only, subterranean clover.
The amazing adaptability of this species to the environment enabled it to be grown in a wide range of rainfall conditions and in many different districts.
The Production Of Pasture Seeds : Facts And Figures, B J. Quinlivan
The Production Of Pasture Seeds : Facts And Figures, B J. Quinlivan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE production of grass and legume pasture seeds in Western Australia has expanded noticeably in the last two or three years
With this expansion has come some publicity, at times accurate at other times not so accurate.
Recommended Oat Varieties, 1966, J L. Mcmullan
Recommended Oat Varieties, 1966, J L. Mcmullan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE varieties Avon, Fulmark, Irwin, Kent and Ballidu are recommended for sowing in 1966 by the Department of Agriculture and the Coarse Grains Advisory Committee.
The areas suitable for these varieties, when planted for various purposes, are given in the map and tables.
Barley Variety Trials, 1964, J L. Mcmullan, J. A. Parish
Barley Variety Trials, 1964, J L. Mcmullan, J. A. Parish
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The most promising varieties in last year's trials were the 2 row crossbreds W44 and W45 and the 6 row white grained variety Atlas 57.
BARLEY variety trials were located on four Research Stations and on farmers' properties at Northampton, Tammin and Mt. Barker. Brief details of the characteristics of the varieties and crossbreds under test were given in a previous article.
Recommended Barley Varieties, J L. Mcmullan
Recommended Barley Varieties, J L. Mcmullan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE varieties Prior and Beecher are recommended for 1965 by the Coarse Grains Advisory Committee and the Department of Agriculture.
The areas suitable for these varieties when planted for various purposes, are given in the map and table.
Barley Variety Trials, 1962 And 1963, J L. Mcmullan
Barley Variety Trials, 1962 And 1963, J L. Mcmullan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
TO ASSESS their yielding ability and grain quality, varieties of barley are grown each year by the Department of Agriculture.
The trials are located on Research Stations in the cereal-growing areas.
Recommended Oat Varieties, J L. Mcmullan
Recommended Oat Varieties, J L. Mcmullan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE varieties Kent, Ballidu, Avon and Fulmark are recommended for sowing in 1965 by the Department of Agriculture and the Coarse Grains Advisory Committee.
The areas suitable for these varieties, when planted for various purposes, are given in the map and tables.
Premium Wheat In Western Australia, J A. Parish, R. F. Stone
Premium Wheat In Western Australia, J A. Parish, R. F. Stone
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
This article describes the requirements for premium wheat and suggests a simple way for farmers to predict if their wheat will be suitable.
Correct initial sampling is vital.
Recommended Wheat Varieties, 1966, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Recommended Wheat Varieties, 1966, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE State Wheat Advisory Committee has prepared recommendations for wheat varieties for 1966 sowings.
Recommended Barley Varieties, 1966, J L. Mcmullan
Recommended Barley Varieties, 1966, J L. Mcmullan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE varieties Prior and Beecher are recommended for 1966 by the Coarse Grains Advisory Committee and the Department of Agriculture.
The areas suitable for these varieties when planted for various purposes, are given in the map and table.