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Mineral Nutrition Of Unicrop Lupins, J. W. Gartrell

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

73MO35. Lancelin

Progress And Data Available For Investigations, D Tennant

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

This report summarises progress and data available for the following investigations. 1. Fallow Re-assessment. 2. Root Penetration and Distribution in Wheat. 3. Moisture use by Lupins, Rape and Wheat. 4. Variety Investigations in respect of Root Growth. 72M29, 72MO41,

Summary Of Trial Results - 1973, N. R. Mckeown

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Trials in Progress During 1973 observations were made on 11 small plot legume species· trials and 11 grazing trials. In 1974 the small plot trials will remain the same and the grazing trials will be reduced to 8. This report summarizes the results from the grazing trials under the following headings:- Seasonal Conditions. Grazing Experiments. 68M023 - Legume Grazing Management·Trial,. West Moora. 71LG17 - Comparison of Production from Cyprus Medic and Volunteer Pasture. Comparison of Production from Tornafield Medic, Serradella and Subterranean.Clover. 70ME2 - Walgoolan 71WH13 - Wongan Hills 69M017 - Watheroo 69LG24 - Lake Grace. Low Oestrogen Legume Grazing …

Lupin Split Seed Pilot Trial - Esperance Downs Research Station., J. W. Gartrell

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Lupin Split Seed Pilot Trial. Esperance Research Station 1974. % of seed classed according to size and degree of splitting. Manganese - S Richardson - Dandaragan 73PE2

Summary Of 1972 Seasonal Results "Decide" Superphosphate Rates On Pastures, J. W. Bowden

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

A total of 53 pasture trials were topdressed. Of these, 37 trials were quantitatively assessed at different times during the growing season. Of the 15 wheat trials sown, only four trials gave useful results because of multiple drilling techniques used on most trials. Until the trial results have undergone comprehensive statistical analysis, no conclusions can be drawn. about the levels of response or "optimum" rates of superphosphate application at individual sites. However, because of the very short growing season in 1972 responses were generally poor. It appears that nil superphosphate application would have been optimum for animal production in the …

1973 Rates Of Phosphate On Lupin Yield, G Walton

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Comments on Results - New Land sites (Graphs 1, 2) - The three sites were very responsive with the point of inflexion about 600 kg/ha super rate (similar to 1972 result). The seed x super rate interaction shows the quicker response to super with higher seeding rates. Low Super Bank (800 kg/ha) (GRAPH 3) - The two sites showed very little response to super applied. On the Eradu sandplain no response to super for either Unicrop or Wheat. On the Watheroo yellow sandplain (73M015) the two lupin cultivers and the wheat gave different responses. High Super Bank (>1 OOOkg/ha) …

Mineral Nutrient Levels In Lupin Crops Affected By 'Split Seed'., M. W. Perry

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Table 1. Survey of Nutrient Levels in Whole Seed. Table 2. Nutrient Levels in Tests and Embryo. Table 3. Effect of Sprays. Table 4. Nutrient Levels in Vegetative material. Table 5. Nutrient Level in Vegetative material (Soil type comparisons at paired adjacent sites) - Samples of M.L. Poole.

Progress And Data For Investigation, D Tennant Dr

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

1. Fallow Re-assessment. 2. Root Penetration and Distribution in Wheat. 3. Moisture use by Lupins, Rape and Wheat. 4. Variety Investigations in respect of Root Growth. 72M9, 73MO41. Locations: Lancelin - 73M041, Wyalkatchem 73N038, Bering Siding - 73N040 (2), Tammin - 73N041, Cunderdin - 73no42, Meckering - 73N043, Bodallin - 73ME26, Walgoolan - 73ME27, Ulva Siding - 73ME29, Shackleton - 73ME30, Yelbeni - 73ME31 (3).

1973 Long Term Rotation Trials, Ian Rowland

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

The results shown are the yield of grain harvested from crops grown after various lengths of pasture ley. Experiments - W56H, 66M29, 67BA6, 68E5, 68SG5, 69GE20,

Kojonup Maintenance Phosphorus And Sulphur Trial 68br7ex, J W. Bowden, B. Scurr

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

68BR7 Maintenance superphosphate and sulphur trial To determine the level of superphosphate to maintain near maximum plant and animal production with and without additional elemental sulphur. Experimental: There are 41 plots with 29 treatments. 12 treatments have 2 replications. Site: Very old land, whitegum and sheoak vegetation with greybrown sandy loam and some quartz grit. History: Superphosphate - 1/2bag for 40 years - 3,600 lbs (1633 kg). 600 lb (272 kg) in the last 4 years to 1967.

1972 - Part 3 - Lupin Cultivar Comparison, G H. Walton

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

The 1972 experimental results provide a good comparison between Unicrop and Uniharvest lupin under low rainfall conditions. While most trial results have to be examined in the knowledge of low rainfall confounded with high weed competition, some useful and practical conclusions can be drawn. Trials - 72MO10, 72MT33, 72GE11, 72GE12, 72GE13, 72GE14, 72LG7, 72LG10, 72NO9, 72NO10, 72TS10. Other grain legume variety trials which were not harvestable for lupin varieties - 72AL10, 72ES9, 72LG8, 72LG9, 72NA10, 72NA11, 72TS11, 72WH9,

Summary Of Trial Results 1972 (February 1973), N. R. Mckeown

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

1.0.0. Trials in Progress During 1972 observations were made on 16 small plot legume species trials and 11 grazing trials. In 1973 the small plot trials will be reduced to 10. This report summarizes the results from the grazing trials under the following headings:- 2.0.0. Seasonal conditions 3.0.0. Grazing experiments 3.1.0. 68MO23 - Legume grazing management trial, West Moora 3.2.0. 71LG17 - Comparison of production from Cyprus Medic and volunteer pasture 3.3.0. Comparison of production from tornafield medic,serradella and subterranean clover 3.3.1. 70ME2 - Walgoolan 3.3.2. 71WH13 - Wongan Hills 3.3.3. 69MO17 - Watheroo 3.3.4. 69LG24 - Lake Grace 3.4.0. …

Long Term Rotation Trials, I C. Rowland

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

LONG TERM ROTATION TRIALS The results shown are the yield of grain harvested from crops grown under various rotations of pasture ley. W56H, 66M29, 67N4, 67BA6, 68E5, 68SG5, 69GE20

Trial Results 1971, M L. Poole

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

This report summarizes data for the following trials:

Trial 1. Rape varieties x time of seeding - Mt Barker R.S.

Trial 2. Rape varieties x time of seeding - Gibson

Trial 3. Rape varieties x time of seeding - Badgingarra R.S.

Trial 4. Rape harvesting trial-moisture content - Mt. Barker R.S.

Trial 5. Time of seeding x rates of seeding safflower

Trial 6. Time of seeding x rates of seeding sunflower

Trial 7. Depth control drill trial on rape.

Trial 8. Method of seeding trial on rape.

Trial 9. Sandblast trial - EDRS - Failed.

Trial 10. Rape varieties x …

Maintenance P And S For Pastures In The Low Rainfall Areas., Tony Albertsen

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Maintenance P and S for pastures in the low rainfall area. To determine the best rates of Gypsum and a Phosphate Fertiliser required to maintain optimum pasture growth on old land. Stocking rate and rate of super on Cyprus Barrel Medic Pasture 66M30. To determine if topdressing annual medic pasture on heavy wheatbelt land increases carrying capacity or animal production per head. Also to determine the relationship between super rate and animal production. Continuous Cropping with N.P.S. To determine the number of continuous cropping on different soil types using N.P. and S fertilisers. 69NO1 T. HENDERSON· QUELAGETTING 1970, ·1971 MEAN …

1971 Field Experimental Results, T. O. Albertsen

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Maintenance P and S for pastures in low rainfall areas

66MO6, 67MO1, 68NO5, 68TS1, 65A1, 65C5, 69WH1,66KA7, 66LG1, 68LG1, 65N5, 67GE2, 67NO5, 66NA3, 66ME3, 66NO9.

Stocking rate and rate of super on Cyprus barrel Medic pasture

66M30.

Continuous cropping with N.P.S.

69NO1, 60NA1, 69ME1,69TS1.

Super rates for wheat

71GE5, 71GE6, 71GE40, 71J22, 71N15

Gypsum rates on rape

71GE31, 71TS24, 71TS25, 71NO22, 71NA22,71NA23, 71KA1, 71KA14, 71BY1, 71BR15, 71AL9.

Rates of phosphorus and sulphur on rape and wheat

71A16

Work Completed Or In Progress 1970, R Weir

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

1. Yield selection characteristics - 70WH5, 70M15. 2. Sorghum development - 70GL2, 70GL9. 3. Moisture stress effects on wheat - 69GL15, 70GL3, 70GL8. 4. Flower abortion of Lupins - 70GL18, 70GL19, 70GL20, 70GL21, 70GL22. 5. Salarimeter Readings

Results Of Field Experiments 1970, M D. Carroll

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

1. 70M17 The effects of Cultivation on Soil Nitrogen and Wheat Production 2. 69N11 and 69ES30 Soil Nitrogen Build-up under Various Legumes at Different Plant Densities 3. 7ON021 (R.N. Glencross) Rates of Copper and Zinc on Daliak Sub. Clover.

1970 Results Of Field Experiments, A C. Devitt

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Please find enclosed a summary of results obtained from a range of field trials. These include a study of some techniques to replace undesirable cultivars of subterranean clover; the competitive ability of some subterranean clovers; the evaluation of the sub clover cultivars, Dinninup 3, Midland B,some members of subspeciesYanninicum, the medic cultivars Cyfield and Tornafield; and the preliminary results from an exotic pasture species introduction trial at Shark Bay. In most cases complete results have been or will be circulated in report form.

Annual Summary Of Experimental Results 1970-71 - Evaluation Of Pasture Species, G H. Walton

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

During 1970 interest in the small ungrazed Legume Species Trials was reduced to ten trials located in the more troublesome areas. Five of the trials are on the sandy soils of the Midland Plain three trials are in Merredin-Southern·cross region, one is on deep sand at Tincurrin and the other is at Pindar. All thesites are sandy soils on which the sub clover strains appear to perform the best. The newer trials are investigating the value of sub clover cultivars such as Northam A,Mt Helena A, Shenton Park A, and Daglish. These trials will be the subject of a special …

Soil Microbiology, D E. Chatel

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

SUBTERRANEAN CLOVER INOCULATION EXPERIMENTS Badgingarra and Newdegate Comparisons between Rhizobium trifolii strain WU290 and possible replacement strains were continued. The work was conducted for the following reasons 1. The need for information on "back-up" strains particularly since the inoculant manufacturers had experienced difficulty in producing high-count peat cultures of WU290. 2. Strain CC2480a had proved very satisfactory in the Eastern States. Although it did not show up to advantage under our conditions in 1968,further testing was indicated. 3. The need for information on inoculation needs on old land.

Experimental Results 1970-71 - Phosphorus-Sulphur Maintenance Trials., R N. Glencross

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Medium Rainfall Zone Trials Eleven replications of the basic rate of P, rate of SO4-S and S experiments were maintained during 1970 in the 20in - 30 in. rainfall zone. Soil types examined were the very gravelly soils (5 reps, 4 sites), sands or loamy sands over gravel or clay (3 sites) and sandplain soils (3 reps, 2 sites). In all cases except one, fertiliser history was not reliable, but in every case well over one ton of super had been applied. over a period of over 15 years.

Anhydrous Ammonia, M G. Mason

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Anhydrous ammonia, as the name infers, is pure ammonia, It is kept in a liquid form under pressure and must therefore be stored in special vessels. When pressure is released it changes to gaseous form. Anhydrous ammonia is the most concentrated form of nitrogen fertiliser available. It has 82% nitrogen compared to 46% for urea, the most concentrated solid form of nitrogen fertilisers.

Trials carried out were:

1965 - 1967 Wongan Hills Research station (3)

1967 - Badgingarra (1)

1968 - Moulyinning (1)

1968 - North Lake Grace (1)

1969 - Westonia (1)

Merredin (1)

Tammin. (1)

List Of Experimental Programmes 1970 - 1971, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

L.T. Jones, Vines and vegetables. J.E.L. Cripps, Fruit tree management. R.N. Glencross, Nutrition of pastures and cereals in higher rainfall areas. M.D. Carroll, Fertility changes mineral deficiencies. D.L. Chatel, Soil Microbiology. C.M. Francis, Agronomy and adaptation of lupins. A.E. Oakley, Radioisotopes studies. J.W. Gartrell, Trace element nutrition of cereals and pastures. M.G. Mason, Nitrogen nutrition of cereals. D.A. Nicholas, Evaluation of perennial and annual pasture cultivars in higher rainfall areas. M.L. Poole, Agronomy of crops in high rainfall areas, oilseed and other new crops. D. Tennant, Soil-plant water relations and root growth of cereals. G.H. Walton Evaluation of pasture cultivars …

Continuous Cropping Trials, M G. Mason

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

The aims of the trials at Binnu, Chapman, Wongan Hills, Avondale and Merredin were:

1. To determine whether the application of nitgrogen and fertilisers can maintain yields under a "continuous cropping" system
2. To compare the merits of three sources of nitrogen for this purpose.
3. To determine the maintenance dressing of superphosphate under this system and the need for supplementary fertilisers.

Trial 61A2
There have been no great problems with this trial. for a number of years the plots have required chemical spraying to control wild oats which had built up. In 1968 and 1969 some plots were soil sampled to determine …

Soil And Plant Water Studies On Wheat Summary Of Results 1969/70, D Tennant

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Location

Trials were carried out within a radius of 5 miles of

Tammin on the properties of Messrs P. York and B. Nottage.

Sites represented deep sand, sandy loam, sand/clay and grey

clay soil types.

Ammonium Nitrate Vs Urea, M G. Mason

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Ammonium nitrate is a source of nitrogen containing half

its nitrogen in the ammonium form and half in the nitrate form.

Some properties are set out in comparison with urea in the

following table.

Ammonium nitrate has an advantage over urea in that it can

be topdressed onto the surface of the soil and left uncovered

without a danger of loss of nitrogen to the atmosphere. When urea

is left uncovered on the surface of the soil losses of nitrogen occur

through volatilisation of ammonia during the hydrolysis of the urea.

Such losses with ammonium nitrate are only likely to …

Phosphorus - Sulphur Trials. Higher Rainfall Areas, R N. Glencross

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Superphosphate, phosphate and sulphur maintenance, 68BR7.

Superphosphate rate, stocking rate, 62M69.

Progress report on maintenance P x S rate trials, 66NO7, 66NO11, 67BR8, 67BR9, 68B1, 69E9, 68AL3, 68AL4, 68BR5, 68BR6, 68BU1, 68BU2, 68HA1, 68NO37, 69NO5, 69AL2,69AL3,69AL14, 69BR9, 69HA8, 69NA6.

Clackline maintenance P x S trial, 66NO7, 67NO11.

Sources of sulphur, 67B6, 68B3, 68BU3, 68BU4.

Super residual lupins, 68BR29,

Soil And Tissue Testing For Potassium., Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

No meaningful conclusions can be drawn until the multiple regression analysis comparing soil and plant parameters with level of response has been completed. Similarly it is extremely dangerious to extrapolate results obtained from any one experiement in a particular district to the general farm situation. In addition these results represent only 1 rather atypical season and so need to be verified by additional calibration trials. in 1973 (40) and 1974 (20).

Fertility Build-Up In Wheatbelt Soils, M D. Carroll

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Areas of loamy sand from Wongan Hills Research Station, which had carried subterranean clover for varying numbers of years, were sampled at five depth intervals to 60 cm. Wheat yield and a range of soil properties were related to numbers of years under subterranean clover. (W56H)