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Full-Text Articles in Soil Science
Characterizing Bean Pod Rot In Arkansas And Missouri, Jeremy H. Taylor, Craig S. Rothrock
Characterizing Bean Pod Rot In Arkansas And Missouri, Jeremy H. Taylor, Craig S. Rothrock
Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
Green beans are an important crop grown for processing in both Arkansas and Missouri. Green beans are harvested mechanically using non-selective picking fingers. Harvested beans are then transported in bulk to processing plants that are located at various locations throughout the midSouth. Thus, the crop is managed for high quality, avoiding pod blemishes caused by insects and diseases. One of the consistent quality problems that affect Arkansas and Missouri green bean crops is pod rot. Two of the causal agents of pod rot that have been reported by researchers and vegetable companies alike are Pythium aphanidermatum and an unidentified Phytophthora …
Soil And Plant Analysis For Mineral Deficiencies, M D. Carroll
Soil And Plant Analysis For Mineral Deficiencies, M D. Carroll
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Soil and plant analysis (testing) has its supporters and its critics. Some of the differences are resolved if the distinction is made between the concept and the practice. Most people would agree with the concept of soil and plant analysis but the practice, or service offered, in any agricultural situation can be subject to valid criticism.
This article defines some of the principles involved and illustrates some of the problems, to provide a better understanding of the usefulness and the limitations of soil and plant analysis as a diagnostic aid in plant and animal nutrition.
Paspalum Vaginatum : For Salty Seepages And Lawns, C V. Malcolm, I. A. F. Laing
Paspalum Vaginatum : For Salty Seepages And Lawns, C V. Malcolm, I. A. F. Laing
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
PASPALUM VAGINATUM, aptly termed "sea shore paspalum" has an amazing ability to thrive in wet salty situations. It is also a good lawn grass.
Seed of the grass is not available but it may easily be established by planting pieces.
This article reviews where and how the grass may be used.
Legumes Or Artificial Nitrogen?, N J. Halse
Legumes Or Artificial Nitrogen?, N J. Halse
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Choosing between legumes and artificial nitrogen is not the problem which many farmers are making it.
This article deals with the choice in the mixed cereal and sheep farms of the Western Australian wheatbelt.
Leaf Scorching, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Leaf Scorching, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
DURING the summer months, leaves of many plants develop browning and scorching which progresses inwards from the leaf margin or downwards from the leaf tip.
The affected parts become dry and brittle and may break away from the remaining green areas.
Puccinellia : Outstanding Saltland Grass, C V. Malcolm, S. T. Smith
Puccinellia : Outstanding Saltland Grass, C V. Malcolm, S. T. Smith
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
"Puccinellia" is a tussocky perennial grass with an outstanding ability to survive salty and waterlogged conditions.
Considerable areas of saltland in Western Australia are suited to its growth.
Seed is now available commercially and in this article the conditions to which the grass is suited are described and establishment and management methods are suggested.
Farming Without Fallow, H M. Fisher
Farming Without Fallow, H M. Fisher
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
UNDER the more intensive cropping rotations common in the early development of the cereal areas of Western Australia bare fallowing was a basic technique in cereal production.
By ploughing the land in July or August and keeping it bare of vegetation for nine or ten months, either by grazing or cultivation, a substantial beneficial effect on the subsequent crop could be expected.
Bare Patch And Poor Emergence Of Cereals. 3. Crusting Of The Soil Surface, S C. Chambers
Bare Patch And Poor Emergence Of Cereals. 3. Crusting Of The Soil Surface, S C. Chambers
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
In some seasons extensive bare patches occur in cereal crops sown on the heavier wheat belt soils.
Experimental results from Beverley indicate that the poor emergence in some of these plantings may be due to crusting of the soil surface.
Working the surface with light harrows may destroy the crust and improve emergence.