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Articles 11401 - 11430 of 11786
Full-Text Articles in Earth Sciences
Plant Viruses., G. D. Mclean, L. K. Price, J. A. Weir, J. M. Allen, P. Fievez, P. A. Portmann, R. J. Mclean, J. D. Sandow
Plant Viruses., G. D. Mclean, L. K. Price, J. A. Weir, J. M. Allen, P. Fievez, P. A. Portmann, R. J. Mclean, J. D. Sandow
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Clover viruses, 82ES38, 82AL47, 82MA19, 82BR19, 82BY29; 82BU5, 82HA9. Lupin virus, diseases. Barley yellow dwarf virus, 82AL46, 82AL51, 82B10, 82BA33, 82BR16, 82BR18, 82C29, 82E27, 82ES37, 82ES40, 82JE19, 82JE20, 82KA33, 82KA34, 82ABI3, 82MA18, 82MN22, 82MT34, 82NA32, 82WH28,82B8, 82MN17, 82E24, 82MT30, 82E25, 82MN18, 82MT31, 82B9, 82ABI2, 82BA31, 82C26, 82JE17, 82WH27, 82AL45, 82BR17, 82ES39, 82MA1, 82MA117, 82MT33,
The Ecology Of Skeleton Weed (Chondrilla Juncea) In Western Australia, Seed Pools And Seedling Establishment In Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium), Regeneration Of Afghan Thistle (Solanum Hoplopetalum), F. D. Panetta
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
To assess the viability of seed produced under natural conditions. To determine the size of seed banks in different areas and to determine when seedling establishment occurs on a seasonal basis. To assess the relative contribution of reproduction by seed and root fragments to the persistence and growth of populations. To determine if reproduction from root fragments occurs more readily at certain times of the year
Sorrel, Dicamba Soil Residual Effects, Glean, Veldt Grass, Declared Weeds Blackberry, Pattersons Curse, Penny Royal, J Moore
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
CONCLUSIONS This trial has confirmed the field observation that 2,4,5-T whilst giving good initial control of Pennyroyal, fails after a number of years. Round up has a far longer term effect. This can only be attributed to a more complete initial kill as both herbicides are essentially non residual. Further work needs to be conducted on Round up in combination with soil residual chemicals or multiple applications to overcome the problem of reinfestation from seed reserves. 81A1 -01
Pasture Research At Esperance., M D A Bolland
Pasture Research At Esperance., M D A Bolland
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Serradella species and strain evaluation trials. Aim: There are only two strains of serradella available commercially in Australia, Ornithopus compressus, Pitman and Uniserra. There have been approximately 400 strains of the different serradella species collected by Australian scientists and their European colleagues in the Mediterranean region. The aim of these experiments was to screen a selection from this collection in an attempt to broaden the genetic diversity of serradella available commercially. Serradella germination trial. Aim: To measure per cent germination in selected strains of serradella species, with ± pods. Trifolium brachycalycinum hardseed experiment.Results of 1981 sown experiment (1982 not yet …
Trace Element Nutrition., R F. Brennan, M M. Riley
Trace Element Nutrition., R F. Brennan, M M. Riley
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Long term copper trial - Newdegate Research Station 66 N 14. Rates of copper and methods of application on new land 82 Me 43. Wheat response to zinc rates 81 Mo 8. Zinc, sulphur and copper residual with DAP for wheat 78 LG 27. Manganese residual on lupins 78 Ba 26. Manganese on wheat 82 No 8. Manganese on wheat, barley, oats and lupins 82 Br 4. Manganese, zinc, magnesium and lime on wheat varieties 82 Je 21. Foliar application of molybdenum to wheat 82 Me 74. Foliar application of molybdenum to wheat 82 TS 41. Molybdenum and ammonium sulphate …
Grapevines - Herbicide Tolerance, Sorrel - Effects Of Nutrients, Bracken - Wick Application, Pennyroyal - Control, Blackberry – Control., John Moore
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Grapevines - Herbicide tolerance Sorrel -Effects of Nutrients Bracken- Wick application Pennyroyal - Control Blackberry - Control 82 MT 57, 82 MT 58, 82 MT 59, 81 MT 60, 80 KA 40, 80KA39, 82 AL 48, 80 AL 10, 81 AL 101,
Oilseed Agronomy., A. G. Mckay
Oilseed Agronomy., A. G. Mckay
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Time of nitrogen application on rapeseed, 82MT39. Time of sowing x rate of nitrogen on rapeseed, 82MA16, 82AL42. Oilseed phenology trials brassica species, 82A5, 82BA40, 82C35, 82E30, 82M33, 82MT36, 82WH29. Rapeseed windrowing, time of harvest, 82MT35, 82AL50. Shattering differences among rapeseed lines, 82MT37, 82WH30. Wesroona reselection evaluation, 82MT38. Triazine herbicide resistant rapeseed, 82GL12. Podquat on rape seed 82MT54. Sunflower varieties, winter sown, 82GE31
1. Phosphorus Sources Trials 2. Miscellaneous Trials, J W. Bowden, R J. Lunt, M J. Baker
1. Phosphorus Sources Trials 2. Miscellaneous Trials, J W. Bowden, R J. Lunt, M J. Baker
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Sources of phosphorus trials - 1982 results. Pasture Trials, 76MT10, 77MT1, 77MT2, 76BU1, 77EI. Cropping Trials, 76WH14, 76WH10, 76WH9, 76N4, 76LG6, 80BA6. Trials not assessed in 1982, 77WH2 Pasture phase. Miscellaneous trials. Long term trials, 66M30, 65Al, 65A1, 65C5, 69WH15, 75LG26, 81N044, 78BA7. 1982 Trials, 82N04, 82BA2, 82N02, 82N05, 82WH2, 81N044.
Nitrogenous Fertilisers For Cereals And Rape Results From 1982 Trials., M. G. Mason
Nitrogenous Fertilisers For Cereals And Rape Results From 1982 Trials., M. G. Mason
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Residual value of fertiliser nitrogen, Chapman research station, Nabawa, 81 C 2. Residual value of fertiliser nitrogen, Merredin research station, 81 M 1. Residual value of fertiliser nitrogen Wongan Hills research station, 81 WH 1. Evaluation of the nitrification inhibitor,DIDIN, R. Auld, North Eneabba. 82 TS 40. Evaluation of the nitrification inhibitor, DIDIN, D. Hooper, Perillup, 82 AL 35. Evaluation of the nitrification inhibitor, DIDIN, Badgingarra research station, 82 BA 9. Evaluation of the nitrification Inhibitor, DIDIN, Esperance Downs research station, Gibson, 82 E 4. Evaluation of the nitrification inhibitor, DIDIN, J.B. Wood, Lancelin, 82 MO 3. Nitrogen fertiliser requirement …
Soil Physical Conditions And Crop Production, A. P. Hamlin
Soil Physical Conditions And Crop Production, A. P. Hamlin
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
1a. Differences in water balance and resultant crop growth related to soil structure: Merredin red brown solonized earth. 1b. Soil structure effects on crop growth (Merredin). 77M13, 77M56. 2. Water balance studies under wheat on Wongan loamy sand (82WH8)
Summary Of Experimental Results., J. Peirce, B. J. Rayner
Summary Of Experimental Results., J. Peirce, B. J. Rayner
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
81GE22. 81GE28, soursob control. 81N056, in cereals. 81N057. 82LG34, chemical x water volumes (broadleaved weeds). 82LG36, hoegrass, rate x volume (ryegrass). 82N039, crop damage in wheel tracks x spraying. 82N043, ropewick for cape tulip control. 82NR3, patersons curse control in hay crops. 82NR8, patersons curse control in hay crops. 82N055, hoegrass, rate x volume (wild oats). 82N056, chemical x volume (broadleaved weeds). Demonstration, soursob control in cereals. 82ME44, matricaria control in cereals. 82ME57, crop damage in wheel tracks x spraying. 82ME59, chemical x volume (broadleaved weeds). 82ME60, hoegrass, rate x volume (ryegrass). 82ME81, matricaria control in pastures. 82ME86, cereal tolerance …
Grass Control In Legume-Grass Pastures., C. W. Thorn.
Grass Control In Legume-Grass Pastures., C. W. Thorn.
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
1. Crop results following grass control in 1981 Trials. 81AL1, 81Na3, 81Ba2, 81Kal, 81Ka2, 81N3, 81N21, 81A23, 81AL88.
2. Effect of grass control on animal production trials. 81M01, 82Na29.
3. Effect of grass control on take-all trials. 82LG25, 82Na30.
4. Effect of pasture density and composition on soil nitrogen trials. 81A24, 82Na5, 82WH32.
5. Grass control on rotations trials. 82E35, 79E15.
6. Grass control in re-seeded clover pastures trials. 82N16, 82WH26.
Long Term Minimum Tillage Investigations, R J. Jarvis
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
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 …
Low Rainfall Pasture Project., M. Ewing
Low Rainfall Pasture Project., M. Ewing
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
1. Variety Trials - large plots: 82ME47, 82ME48, 82ME49, 82ME50, 82ME51, 82M27, 82N044, 82N31, 82TS27, 82LG32, 82TS32 2. Variety Tests – rows: 82M40, 82M44, 82M45, 82M49, 82M59, 82ME77. 3. Pasture Establishment and Re-establishment: 82M41, 82M42. 4. Lupins - Rates of P. 82ME64.
Long Term Rotation Trials, Lupin Wheat Rotation, Continuous Cropping With Nitrogenous Fertiliser., I Rowland
Long Term Rotation Trials, Lupin Wheat Rotation, Continuous Cropping With Nitrogenous Fertiliser., I Rowland
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Long term rotation trials, 66M29, 67C13, 67N4, 68E5, 68SG5, 73SG16.
Lupins, Wheat rotation, 79GE36, 80TS3, 82TS2.
Continuous cropping with nitrogenous fertiliser, 80NA6.
1982
Take-All Of Cereals. Rhizoctonia Patch Of Cereals. Minimum Tillage Trials, 1982., G. C. Macnish
Take-All Of Cereals. Rhizoctonia Patch Of Cereals. Minimum Tillage Trials, 1982., G. C. Macnish
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Take-all of cereals. 76LG25, 77E4, 77MT19, 82AL53, 82AL54, 82NA35, 82MT40, 79E12, 78JE4, 78ES30, 73SG16, 77ES8, 80JE15, 79E15, 74SG16. 80ES16, 81ES1 (previously 80ES17), 82E16, 82No35, 82E17, 82N 34 (formerly 76LG25), 82AL53, 82AL54, 81NA35, 81MT40, 79E12, 78JE4, 80JE15, 80JE15, 80ES38, Experiments not assessed in 1982 were, 77A16, 77M13, 77M56, 78M25, 77WH17, 77WH88. 74A43, 77E18, 77E52, 77MT15, 77MT51.
Alternative Pasture Species To Ryegrass For Areas Affected By Annual Ryegrass Toxicity., P. Dixon
Alternative Pasture Species To Ryegrass For Areas Affected By Annual Ryegrass Toxicity., P. Dixon
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
The aim of this project is to find alternative pasture species to ryegrass in areas which are affected by Annual Ryegrass Toxicity, 82 KA 45. Pasture species row evaluation, 82 KA 40. Pasture species row evaluation, 82 KA 41. Pasture species row evaluation, 82 KA 42. Pasture species row evaluation, 82 KA 43. Medic species trial, 82 KA 44. Medic species trial, 82 KA 45.
Diseases Of Lupins And Lupinosis., P M. Wood
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,
Pasture Species Investigations High Rainfall Area., D. A. Nicholas
Pasture Species Investigations High Rainfall Area., D. A. Nicholas
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Selection of an alternative to cv Woogenellup clover. 79MT48, Mount Barker research station. 79MA13, Palgarup. 80AL59, Narribup. 80BR18, Mayanup. 80BU7, Vasse. 81NA37, North Bannister. 81PE6, Byford. 82NA36, West Wandering. 82AL72, South Stirlings. Screening of midseason to late maturing lines of subterranean clover. 82BU12, Karridale. 82AL71, Cuthbert.
Long Term Rotation Trials, Lupins, Wheat Rotation, Continuous Cropping With Nitrogenous Fertiliser, I. Rowland
Long Term Rotation Trials, Lupins, Wheat Rotation, Continuous Cropping With Nitrogenous Fertiliser, I. Rowland
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Long Term Rotation Trials, 66M29, 67C13, 67N4, 68E5, 68SG5, 73SG16. Lupins, wheat rotation, 79GE36, 80TS3, 82TS2. Continuous cropping with nitrogenous fertiliser, 80NA6.
1. Doublegee Dormancy 2. Lupins - Chemical Tolerance Of Kiev Mutant 3. Lupins - Simazine And Diuron Plus Mixtures 4. Lupins - Pp009 5. Lupins - New Herbicides 6. Lupins - Ssh 0860, D. J. Gilbey, R. Klemm
1. Doublegee Dormancy 2. Lupins - Chemical Tolerance Of Kiev Mutant 3. Lupins - Simazine And Diuron Plus Mixtures 4. Lupins - Pp009 5. Lupins - New Herbicides 6. Lupins - Ssh 0860, D. J. Gilbey, R. Klemm
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Doublegee seed longevity x cultivation - 75WH65, Doublegee seed longevity x depth- Effect of burial on longevity of doublegee achenes - 75WH66, 76C9, 76KA8, 82 N 25, 82 N 24, 82 N 30, 82 LG 30, 82 LG 33, 82 KA 35, 82 KA 36, 82TS38, 82GE33, 82TS37, 82ME62, 82BA42, 82GE35, 82TS36, 82 NO 62, 82 ME 83, 82GE36, 82TS35, 82ME63B, 82M038, 82GE32, 82BA41, 82ME63A,
Experimental. Summary 1982 Trials., J E. Holmes, R J. Thomas
Experimental. Summary 1982 Trials., J E. Holmes, R J. Thomas
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Brome grass, Barley grass, Silver grass, Rye grass, Tank mixes for minimum tillage, Grass herbicides for pastures. 82N41, 82BA48, 82WH44, 82N38, 82GL39, 82Ge40, 82TS39, 82Lg43, 82Ba47, 82WH47, 82Lg44, 82Me65, 82Lg43, 82Nr10, 82MT46, 82N39, 82Ba45, 82LG48, 82M48, 82Na34, 82Ka38, 82WH45, 82Ba46 and 82N40.
Season, Growth Regulant / Seed Treatment / Foliar Spray Trials, D. Miers, M. Perry
Season, Growth Regulant / Seed Treatment / Foliar Spray Trials, D. Miers, M. Perry
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Rates and times of application of two chlormequat formulations. 82 BA 5, 82 c 3, 82 E 3, 82 M 3, 82 MR 6, 82 N 4, 82 WH 6. Growth regulators / seed dressings / foliar sprays on wheat. 82 BA 4, 82 BR 2, 82 LG 6, 82 MT 5, 82 TO 3, 82 c 2, 82 M 2, 82 N 3, 82 WH 5, 82 E 2, 82 ME 4, 82 NA 7, 82 KA 9a, 82 MO 2s, 82 NO 6, 82 KA 9b, 82 MO 2b, 82 NO 9. Chlormequat on yield and head loss …
The Effect Of Soil Acidity On Crop And Pasture Production, Summary Of Experimental Results, 1982., W. Porter., S. Carr., R. Klemm.
The Effect Of Soil Acidity On Crop And Pasture Production, Summary Of Experimental Results, 1982., W. Porter., S. Carr., R. Klemm.
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
82ME54, 82M024, 82TS33, 82M5, 82ME10, 81TS1, 81TS30, 81LG8, 81M54, 82ME31, 82ME55, 82ME56.
Deep Ripping Effects On Cultivation Pans, Root Growth, Crop Growth, Soil Water Relations And Yields., D. Tennant
Deep Ripping Effects On Cultivation Pans, Root Growth, Crop Growth, Soil Water Relations And Yields., D. Tennant
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Experiment programme. 77WH17, 82WH2, 82WH35, 82WH36, 81M52.
Grain Legume Agronomy Programme., G. H. Walton
Grain Legume Agronomy Programme., G. H. Walton
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
Lupin agronomy, Series l - Growth factor interactions. 82GE18, 82GE19, 82N038, 82N18, 82MA13. Lupin agronomy, Series 2 - Harvest index response to density 82GE20, 82M24. Lupin agronomy, nutrition, 82GE21, 82MA14, 82M017. Erregulla lupin rotation plots, 81M027, 81M029, 81M030. Grain legumes for wheatbelt rotations, 81GE6,81TS3, 81ME3, 81M05, 81MO14. Grain legume species trials, 81E30, 82NA31, 82JE23, 82E26, 82LG28. Low rainfall, medium soils pH 5.5 to 7.0, 82ME41, 82ES35, 82ES36, 82TS25, 82ME39. Sites that failed, 82GE23, 82ME40, 82JE18. Field pea agronomy, 82LG27, 82LG26. Oat/lupin mixtures for grain feed 82Bu9, 82Bu10, 82AL34. Oat/pea mixtures for hay, 82PE21, 82KA37. Fababean nodulation, 82MD16, 82MN25.
Row Spacing On Wheat Yield, M. L. Poole.
Row Spacing On Wheat Yield, M. L. Poole.
Experimental Summaries - Plant Research
The main aim of these trials was to provide preliminary information on the effect of row spacing on wheat yield. 82M56, 82M57, 82N37, 82M54, 82M55, 82ME75, 82ME76, 82N36, 82LG4.
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
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. …
Influence Of The Termite Macrotermes Michaelseni (Sjöst) On Soil Fertility And Vegetation In A Semi-Arid Savannah Ecosystem, M. A. Arshad
Influence Of The Termite Macrotermes Michaelseni (Sjöst) On Soil Fertility And Vegetation In A Semi-Arid Savannah Ecosystem, M. A. Arshad
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The growth and species structure of vegetation in relation to the proximity of termite (M. michaelseni) mounds was studied in a semi-arid savannah ecosystem during 1978-1980. The dry matter yield in the termite-modified area at 1-10 m distance from mounds was significantly greater (P < 0.01) than that in the area beyond 22 m which is relatively unaffected by the termites. Themeda triandra and Digitaria scalarum, dominant grass species of the area, were totally absent in the 1-10 m zone around the mound. The major species in the immediate vicinity of the mound were Pennisetum stramineum and Cynodon dactylon, the latter was a dominant species (over 90%) within the 0-10 m zone and entirely absent beyond 15 m from the mound. The number of grass species increased from 2-3 species around the mound to 6-7 species in the area apparently beyond the influence of the mound. High concentration of nutrients and favourable water availability, together with good drainage, appeared to be the major causes of increased biomass and different species composition of vegetation around the mound. © 1982.