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Long Term Minimum Tillage Investigations, R J. Jarvis

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

77A16, 77WH17, 77M13, 78M25, 77E18, 77Mt15, 78Ba42, 77A43, 77WH88, 77M56, 82M35, 77E52, 77Mt51, 82N21, 82LG47, 82KD3, 82M29, 82M30, 79M7, 79WH6, 82M34, 82LG4, 82ME38, 82M46, 82GE37, 82GE38, 82M35, 81M53, 82N48, 82NO49, 82NO51, 77WH17, 80NO46, 81NO3, 81NO4, 82MO35, 82MO36, 82MO34, 82MO34, 82MO37, 82WH2, 80A44, 82M32, 82M61, 82N32, 81LG3, 82M31, 81M45, 81NO2, 81M52.

Phosphorus Nutrition On Leaching Sands., D. M. Deeley, S. M. Mason, B. G. Barker

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

The excessive amounts of nutrients entering the Peel-Harvey Estuarine system have resulted in a marked increase in the abundance of algal species .within the estuary and reduced production on the sandy coastal soils of the catchment from which the nutrients are being leached. Recent stream samplings by D.C.E have shown that the deep grey Bassendean sands may be contributing up to 40 per cent of the total P loading in the Harvey River. Agriculture Department trials around Albany on similar sands have shown that up to 80 per cent of the bicarb extractable P may be lost after only 150 …

Diseases Of Lupins And Lupinosis., P M. Wood

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Lupin diseases, 82 TS 30, 82 TS 29, 82 TS 28, 82 GE 24, 82 ME 45, 82 ME 46, 82 BR 20,

Sulphur Nutrition Of Pastures, Phosphorus And Potassium Nutrition Of High Rainfall Pastures On Deep Sands And Soil Acidity - High Rainfall Pastures., J. S. Yeates., M. F. Clarke

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Sulphur - high rain fall areas. Rates and time of application of sulphur as superphosphate to pastures. 79AL2, 79AL23, 79AL41, 82BY7, 82BY8, 82PE2. Sulphur rundown on heavy soils - 81BY1. Sources, rates, time of application of sulphur to pastures. 80AL1, 80AL4, 81AL3, 81AL4. Sulphur - low rainfall areas. Sulphur on pastures 80JE16/17, 82AL9, 82KA4. Sulphur on crops 82ME68 (with G Fosberry). Phosphorus. Sources, rates, time of application of phosphorus on high rainfall deep sand pastures. 80AL2, 80ALS, 80AL15, 81AL5, 81KE2, 81MA4, 82AL10. Potassium. Sources, rates, time of application of potassium on high rainfall deep sand pastures. 80AL3, 80AL6, 81AL7, 81AL8. …

Ord River Irrigation Area Of Western Australia, Western Australian Department Of Agriculture

Farm Systems and Economics published reports

The Ord Irrigation Project is located in the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley in the far north of the State of Western Australia.

The potential for harnessing northern rivers was realised many years ago. In 1941, a small experimental farm was established on the Ord, and possible dam sites were investigated upstream.

In 1945, this small experimental farm was relocated and the Kimberley Research Station was established on Ivanhoe Plain, part of the 12,000 hectare area now irrigated from Lake Kununurra above the Diversion Dam.

By 1958, the Western Australian Government was convinced of the viability of an irrigation scheme on …

Part 1. A. Take-All Of Cereals B. Rhizoctonia C. Pythium Root Rot Of Wheat, Part 2, A. Minimum Tillage Trials., G S. Macnish

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Take-all following cleaning crops. Take-all build-up on new land rotation. Take-all build-up and rates of phosphorus on wheat. Long-term rotation and take-all. Take-all incidence in cereal/lupin rotation. Take-all incidence in a wheat/clover or/pasture rotation. Continuous wheat and take-all. Rhizoctonia patch of cereals. Rhizoctonia mapping experiment. Rhizoctonia patch - control. Pythium root rot of wheat. Part 2. Sprayseed followed by direct drilling with triple disc drill. Plough, Sprayseed followed by direct drilling with triple-disc drill. Sprayseed followed by direct drilling with combine. Cult + seed with combine - Sprayseed followed by cultivation followed by drilling with combine. For this report the …

Fisheries Report No 45 - The Short Term Effects Of Brush Harvesting On The Kwongan Vegetation At Eneabba, Western Australia, E. A. Griffin, A. J. M. Hopkins

Fisheries Research Reports

Areas of the kwongan vegetation south of Eneabba are currently being harvested to provide brush for rehabilitation after mining. Because of the botanical importance of the Eneabba kwongan, a study of the effects of the harvesting was initiated. Three areas with different harvest histories were sampled using quadrats paired across cut/uncut boundaries. Floristic and structural differences between quadrats and between areas were assessed. The store of seed in uncut vegetation was measured.

There was a loss of species as a result of harvesting, at least in the short-term. Many species regenerated by resprouting from buds in damaged stems or in …

Sulphur Nutrition Of Pastures And Crops, Phosphorus And Potassium Nutrition Of High Rainfall Pastures On Deep Sands, Soil Acidity - High Rainfall Pastures, J S. Yeates, M F. Clarke

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

A. SULPHUR - HIGH RAINFALL 1. Rates and time of application of superphosphate to pastures. 79AK2, 79AL23, 79AL25, 79AL41, 81BY1, 81KE1. 2. Sulphur soil test calibration on pastures. 79AL18, 80BY2, 80KE2. 3. Sulphur soil test calibration on pastures: Co-operative PKS soil test project on pastures on duplex soils of the east Albany area (PRD/ARO). Sulphur results. 80 AL44, 46, 47, 48, 72, 73 81AL51, 53, 55 4. Sulphur on adsorbing soils receiving no current S input. 80BY1., 80AL16. 5. Sources, rates, time of application of sulphur on pastures. 80AL1, 80AL4, 81AL3, 81AL4, 80KE1, 80MA1 B. SULPHUR - LOW RAINFALL 1. …

Phosphorus Sources Trials. Miscellaneous Trials., J. W. Bowden, R J. Lunt, M J. Baker

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

I Sources of PhosphorusTrials - 1981 results. Pasture Trials. 76MT10 - New land pasture at Mt Barker - gravel. 77MT1 - New land pasture at Mt Barker - gravel Methods and particle size effects. 76BU1 - New land pasture at Yallingup - sand over gravel. Cropped to oats 1981. Cropping Trials. 76WH10 - Young land at Wongan Hills - ley year: W.L.S. 76WH9 - New land at Wongan Hills - W.L.S. 76N4 - New land at Newdegate - shallow gravel. 76LG6 - Young land at Newdegate - sandy gravel. 80BA6 - Young land at Badgingarra - pale, deep sand. Trials …

Diseases Of Lupins And Lupinosis., P Mcr Wood

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Summary of experimental results, 1981. Geraldton: Brown spot (Pleiochaeta setosa) was widespread. Root rots were not considered generally to be a problem in 1981.Three Springs: Fungal root rots were commonly observed. Brown spot leaf and stem infection was also prevalent. Moora: Brown spot was the most prevalent. Northam: Crops were generally healthy. Albany: Crops were generally healthy Sclerotinia being present. Bridgetown: Brown spot was the main disease present. Root rots were also present. In December, a widespread disorder occurred, Late brown spot infection is suspected. An important point emerging from the programme is that often the lines showing Phomopsis resistance …

Development Of Bioassay Techniques/ Field Persistence Of Trifluralin, Simazine And Diuron. Calotropis Procers And Parkinsonia Aculeata., A H. Cheam

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

1. Development of bioassay techniques for trifluralin, simazine and diuron. 2. Field persistence of trifluralin, simazine and diuron in Wongan Hills soils. 3. Taxonomic studies of Calotropis procera, a declared weed of the North-West of Western Australia. 4. Germination studies of calotropis procera and Parkinsonia aculeata.

Septoria Diseases Of Wheat, A. G. P. Brown

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Effect of stubble on septoria infection. Avondale, Badgingarra, Chapman, Esperance, Kojonup, Mt Barker, Newdegate, Wongan - 81BA47, 81BA48.

Nitrogenous Fertilisers For Cereals And Rape - Results From 1981 Trials, M G. Mason

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Effect of Stubble Treatment on Nitrogen Fertiliser Requirement – 78C3, 78M2, 78WH3. Residual Value of Fertiliser Nitrogen – 81C2, 81M1, 81WH1. Nitrogen Rates vs Stubble Treatment – 81TS36. Method and time of application of urea – 81BA1, 81WH2. Urea Sprays for Wheat – 81LG7, 81LG28. Effect of Nitrogen Sprays on Efficiency of a Weedicide – 81MO13. Effect of Nitrogen Sprays on Efficiency of Hoegrass – 81WH16. Effect of Nitrogen Sprays on Efficiency of Diuron + M.C.P.A. – 81WH17. Effect of Agras No. 1 on Soil pH and Wheat Yield – 80WH3, 80M1, 80N3. Rate of Application of Sources of Nitrogen …

The Effect Of Chemical Grass Control In Pastures On Subsequent Crop Production And Take All Levels, C W. Thorn

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

To evaluate the effect of chemical grass control, 82LG25.

Introduction. Methods. General notes on the trials. Results and discussion. Conclusions.

Ord River Irrigation Area - Potential For A Sugar Cane Industry In Western Australia, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia

Farm Systems and Economics published reports

The Ord River Irrigation Area is in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia, 3,200 kms from Perth, the State’s Capital City.

The area is located in the arid tropics with a climate suitable for high plant growth rates provided water supply is adequate.

With only 12,000 ha of land developed out of a potential 72,000 ha of clay soils the area has the potential for further development of a major irrigated agricultural enterprise.

The Ord River Irrigation Project has been developed for commercial agriculture following the construction of a diversion dam in 1963, and a major dam in 1974, The …

Nitrogenous Fertiliser Requirements In Different Cropping Rotations 1981 Results, M G. Mason, I C. Rowland

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Nitrogen Requirement of Wheat After Clover, Lupins and Cereal – 78C1, 80BA3, 78N1. Nitrogen Requirement of Barley After Clover, Lupins and Non Legume – 78E3. Nitrogen Fertiliser Requirement in Alternate Crop-Pasture Rotation – 78BA1, 78WH2. Nitrogen Fertiliser Requirement in a Lupin - Wheat Rotation – 81LG29.

Kabatiella Caulivor, Root Rot Resistance, Bluegreen Aphid, Asessment Of Medicago Murex, Clover Establishment Techniques, D J. Gillespie

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Kabatiella caulivora (clover scorch). In contrast to previous years where all overseas introductions and most crossbreds were tested for resistance to Kabatiella, only selected clovers are now being screened so as to reduce the number requiring testing to a manageable size. Root rot resistance screening. One hundred and seven clovers selected as low in formononetin, tolerant of clover scorch, mid to late season maturity, and reasonable winter vigour were tested at two sites for root rot resistance. Bluegreen aphid (BGA) resistance screening. Sub clover screening for bluegreen aphid resistance ranked from tolerant to susceptible (ratings at 49 days from commencement). …

Low Rainfall Pasture Programme, M Ewing

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

1) Variety Testing. 80ME28, 81ME29, 81ME28, 81ME33, 81ME34, 81LG30, 81TS25, 81M39, 81WH47, 81N032, 81M34.

2) Pasture Establishment. (1) Methods and times of sowing - 81M38, 80LG22. (2) Depth of undersowing - 81M41, 81LG31. (3) Herbicides on undersown clover - 81M031, 81TS26, 81ME32, 81M37.

3) Pasture Manipulation using Herbicides. 81M032, 81TS27, 81TS29, 81M36, 81ME31.

4) Medic Collections. Background. Medics introduced into Australia from a wide range of collection area were ·tested on three soil types near Merredin. The sites were: (1) Merredin Research Station - brown sandy loam. (2) East Merredin property of K. Cahill – brown clay loam. (3) Holleton …

1981 Trace Element Nutrition, J. W. Gartrell, R F. Brennan

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

1. Long term copper trial - Newdegate Research Station - 66N14. 2. Zinc residual with OAP for wheat - 80NO31. 3. Zinc residual with OAP for wheat - 79ME22. 4. Zinc residual with OAP for wheat - 79ME23. 5. Zinc, sulphur and copper residual with OAP for wheat - 79WH66. 6. Wheat response to zinc rates - 81MO8. 7. Manganese on wheat and oats - 81KA29. 8. Molybdenum and ammonium sulphate (S/A) on wheat - 81NO40. 9. Molybdenum and ammonium sulphate on wheat - 81NO41. 10. Molybdenum and ammonium sulphate on wheat - 81NO39. 11. Mo, lime, Mg on sub. …

Spraytop/Barley Control, Ryegrass Herbicides, Bromegrass Control, J. E. Holmes

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Trials reported Spraytop control of bromegrass - 80NO50, 80BA45. Spraytop control of barley grass – 80NA65, 80NO51. Barley grass control - evaluation of Fixaven and Mataven – 81LG40, 81KA44. Pre- and post-emergent application of ryegrass herbicides – 81LG37. Bromegrass control Evaluation of herbicides effect on brome and crop – 81WH52. Evaluation of Glean – 81BA58, 81A53, 81WH51. Evaluation of Dual and Isopoturon – 81A52. Evaluation of Dual and Hoegrass – 80BA59. Screening herbicides for brome control – 81BA57. Evaluation of Glean - 81WH54, 81N27. Tank mixes for minimum tillage – 81M50, 81A56, 81N28, 81NA41. Evaluation of Sencor, Diuron, Trifluralin tank …

Rapeseed, Oilseed Phenology, Linseed And Sunflower Trial, A G. Mckay

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Nitrogen x time of sowing, two rapeseed varieties – 81AL21, 81BR2. Rapeseed establishment trial – 81AL47. Rapeseed harvesting methods – 81MT48. Shattering differences among rapeseed lines - 81MT49. Estimated pre-treatment pod shattering losses.

Oilseed phenology – 81MT47, 81WH57, 81A48, 81BA53, 81C37, 81E34. Comment: 81C37- severely infested with wild radish - not hqrvested. 81E34- early insect damage - not harvested. 81A48- yield data not available. 81MT47- yield potential of site reduced by waterlogging.

Kerb on rapeseed and linseed – 81GL6.

Sunflower agronomy trial – 80AL89.

1981 Plant Viruses, G D. Mclean, J Sandow, T N. Khan, P. A. Portmann, R Mclean, M Grimm

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

1, Clover viruses - 81HA6, 81MA9, 81BR14, 81BY12, 81BH5, 81AL38, 81ES39 OBJECTIVES: To determine the extent of the 'Dinninup virus' problem (sub. clover mottle). To further assess the incidence of red leaf virus to determine the incidence of bean yellow mosaic virus. To note the incidence of sub. clover stunt virus. A. BYDV: Survey of incidence - 81BU1, 81BU2, 81BR11, 81BR12, 81MA6, 81MA7, 81AL31, 81AL32, 81JE14, 81JE15, 81KA21, 81KA22, 81NA28, 81N031, 81ES38, 81E26. 2. Barley yellow dwarf virus. BYDV: Genotype x insecticide studies - 81MN14, 81MT29, 81E28, 81MN14. BYDV: differences amongst barley genotypes - 81C19, 81WH31, 81BA30. BYDV: Resistance and …

Loose Smut Of Barley. Sub-Clover Root Rot. Rapeseed Diseases., M. J. Barbetti

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Loose smut of barley. Fungicidal control of loose smut in barley – 81MT31, 81NA29. Sub-clover root rot. Fungicidal control of pythium sp – 81AL37, 81BU3. Rapeseed diseases. 1. Rapeseed varieties/Lancelin blackleg strain – 81MO24. 2. Rapeseed varieties/Sclerotinia disease – 81MT32. 3. White leaf spot and grey stem of rapeseed – 81MT33.

Pasture Trials At Esperance, M Da Bolland

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Introduction. Most of the 1981 data viz seed yield results, and hardseed data, has not yet been completely processed, and thus only some of the data can be presented in this summary. Section i: Medic species trials – 80SG39, 80SG23, 80SG24, 80ES65(a), 80ES21 (a). Section ii: Lucerne variety trials – 81ES28, 81ES25, 81ES29, 81ES30, 81ES31.

Clover Scorch Fungicide Trials, Cercospora Leaf Spot, Facial Eczema Investigation., A Bokor

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Clover scorch fungicide trials – 81AL33, 81D8. Cercospora leaf spot – 81AL35. Facial eczema investigation - In W.A. a serious outbreak of this disease has occurred on mixtures of annual and perennial species in the autumn.

Minimum Tillage, Stubble Management, Deep Ripping, Newland Clearing, Residual Chemicals, R J. Jarvis

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

A/ Long term Minimum Tillage Investigations (i) Continuous Cropping Sites - 77A16, 77WH17, 77M13, 78M25, 77E18, 77MT15, 78BA42 (ii) Rotational Sites - 77A43, 77WH88, 77M56, 77E52, 77MT51. B/ Minimum Tillage Investigations Including - Time of seeding Cultivars and varieties. Depth of cultivation. Depth of seeding. Nitrogen rates - 81WH8, 81N5, 81NA31, 81NA32, 81WH3, 81A2, 81M45, 81M46, 81GE24, 81N29, 81NA40, 81M24, 81M25, 81MO10, 81MO11, 81MO12. C/ Stubble Management Techniques - 79WH6, 79M7. Stubble Trials by Other Researchers - 78WH3, 78C3, 78M2, 81TS36. D/ Deep Ripping - 80A44, 77WH17, 81NO3, 81NO4, 80NO46, 81NA10, 81NA11, 79MO19, 81NO2, 81M45, 81MO39. 81M45, 81M45, 81ES58 ,81ES57, …

Barley Disease, Scald, Spot Type Net Blotch, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Diseases, Double Cropping, Resistance Of Cvt Barley, T N. Khan

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

I. Barley disease survey and an unidentified disorder on forrest barley. II. Scald: crop loss assessment – 81BA20, 81A17, 81MT23, 81WH30, 81A17, 81BA20, 81MT23, 81WH30, III. Scald: epidemics in simulated populations segregating for scald resistance – 81BA22, 81MT25, 81BA22, 81MT25. IV. Scald: reactions in single plant and hill plots – 81MT24, 81MT21, 81BA21, V. Spot type net blotch: crop loss assessment – 81C17. VI. Net blotch: effect of grazing on infection levels – 81A20. VII. Powdery mildew: crop loss assessment – 81PE5. VIII. Value of whole plot scores in assessing leaf diseases. IX. Disease and yield in simulated double cropping …

Doublegee Seed Dormancy. Lupins -Weed Control,Herbicides, New Products, D J. Gilbey

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Doublegee seed longevity x depth - 75WH66, 76C9, 76KA8. Grass control in dry sown lupins – 81A46, 81GE21, 81TS33. Broadleaf weed control in dry sown lupins – 81TS34, 81A47. Early post-emergence weed control – 81GE20. Early post-emergence weed control - lupins - 81TS32, 81A45. Post-emergence grass control in lupins. Post-emergence grass control in lupins None of the mixtures of Barban with Hoegrass and Matavin controlled the main target, Bromegrass. No significant differences due to treatments were detected in grain yields except at Avondale where annual ryegrass was the main grass weed which was controlled readily by the Hoegrass treatments as …

Herbicides On Tomato, Capsicum And Eggplant, D J. Gilbey

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

SUMMARY Stomp controlled the widest range of weeds with a wide margin of crop tolerance. Recommend. 3 l/ha or lower before transplanting. Bensulide controlled grasses well, but did not control nightshade. Recommend 12 l/ha after transplanting. Lasso controlled a wide range of weeds, but the margin of selectivity is narrow. Recommended maximum 4 l/ha. Surflan controlled all weeds well, except nightshade, when applied after transplanting. The margin of selectivity is narrow on tomato and zero for nightshade. Recommend 1.5 1 after transplanting. Trifluralin controlled 3 weeds, and the margin of selectivity is narrow. Recommend rate of 4 l/ha. Trials - …

Legume Seed Inoculation, D. L. Chatel

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Medic inoculation experiments – 81ME6, 81GE5. Inoculation trials were conducted at Holleton (81ME6) and Canna (81GE5).The major objectives were: 1. To test the field effectiveness of new strains of Rhizobium meliloti and to compare them with standard strains. 2. To initiate trials aimed at examining the performance of R. meliloti as long term colonisers of mildly acid soils. These trials are the first in a programme aimed at looking at the feasibility of developing acid tolerant strains for large areas of acid soil which are not suitable for growing subterranean clover. The 1981 trials will provide a basis for comparison …