Timing of pre-seeding glyphosate application in direct-seeding systems

2002 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 611-615 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric N. Johnson ◽  
Ken J. Kirkland ◽  
F. Craig Stevenson

Producers are interested in whether crop productivity can be maintained with pre-seeding glyphosate application 2 to 3 wk prior to direct seeding with sweeps. A wider window for glyphosate application would be beneficial, particularly for producers with a large number of hectares. An experiment was conducted at Scott and Melfort, SK, Canada, in 1997 and 1998 to assess glyphosate application 2 to 3 wk before, 1 d before, and 3 to 4 d after (just before crop emergence) the time of seeding in narrow-hoe and simulated-sweep (cultivation immediately followed by a narrow-hoe drill) direct-seeding systems. Wheat grain yield was 25% lower when glyphosate was applied 2 to 3 wk before rather than just prior to seeding only with the narrow-hoe direct-seeding system at Scott in both years. This yield reduction corresponded with the greater median grass weed fresh weight. Yields were 15% lower for both direct-seeding systems at Scott when glyphosate was applied 3 to 4 d after seeding. Barley grain yield was 46% greater (1997) or 25% lower (1998) in the narrow-hoe compared with the simulated-sweep direct-seeding system at Melfort. These yield responses corresponded with opposite responses for median grass weed fresh weight. The tillage effect of sweeps at the time of seeding can improve the control of grass weeds compared with seeding implements equipped with narrow hoes. However, a narrow-hoe system with glyphosate applied just prior to sowing consistently provided the greatest cereal yields. Key words: Barley, wheat, reduced tillage, glyphosate, early-season weed control

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 559-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Akkas Ali ◽  
JK Ladha ◽  
J Rickman ◽  
JS Lales ◽  
M Murshedul Alam

Many Asian farmers are shifting from rice transplanting to direct seeding because the latter requires less labour, time, drudgery, and cultivation cost. Direct seeding is usually practiced in either wet or dry land preparation depending on water availability. The present study aimed at evaluating the potential of single and paired rows drill seeding patterns and five N management strategies on crop productivity, N use-efficiency, and apparent N balance. The experiment was laid out in a split plot design with two seeding patterns as main plots and five N treatments as subplots with three replications. Drill seeding did not affect grain yield, water, and N use-efficiencies and N balance. Grain yield increased with LCC-based N management with the lower N fertilizer input. Soil available N after 2 years of rice cropping was similar to the amount at the beginning indicating most of applied fertilizer N was lost. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i4.14374 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(4): 559-571, December 2012


1995 ◽  
Vol 75 (3) ◽  
pp. 571-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. W. May ◽  
G. C. Kozub

The response of barley grain yield to Canadian prairie environments was studied to evaluate genotype × environment interactions, and to group locations according to genotype response, which identifies locations whose removal would not significantly affect the validity of conclusions. The data were also used to illustrate a method for handling a large genotype × location × year data base with few common entries. Information from 20 test locations with 11–19 annual entries over 7 yr was used. Analyses of variance of data sets with three to seven common entries in adjacent years indicated significant genotype × location × year interactions for grain yield. The structure of the genotype × location interaction was studied using cluster analysis within each year and summarized over years. Cluster analysis using individual years allowed more test entries and should increase the reliability of the conclusions compared to that using average over years with few entries. Clustering identified six locations with dissimilar genotype yield responses. In the 7 yr, 19 pairs of locations usually clustered together. The 19 pairs involved eight of the 20 locations and most were in the same geographical region. Some of the eight locations could be eliminated without significant loss of reliability. Rankings of test entries for grain yield at locations within a cluster were generally similar when genotype effects were larger. Key words:Barley, Hordeum vulgare L, genotype-environment interaction, grain yield


2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 991-1000 ◽  
Author(s):  
ONÃ DA SILVA FREDDI ◽  
RENAN FRANCISCO RIMOLDI TAVANTI ◽  
MATHEUS BORTOLANZA SOARES ◽  
FREDERICO TERRA DE ALMEIDA ◽  
FERNANDA SALLES CUNHA PERES

ABSTRACT The soybean-corn succession in no-tillage system (DSS) is the most common cultivation practice in the state of Mato Grosso. Soils submitted to this type of system are prone to the formation of fertility gradients and surface compaction, restricting crop productivity. The objective of this work was to evaluate the physical-chemical attributes of an Oxisol after 11 years of continuous succession of soybean and corn in direct seeding, using geostatistical analysis techniques and main components. The experiment was conducted at the Chão Nativo farm located in the municipality of Sinop, Mato Grosso, Cerrado-Amazonian ecotone. For this, a rectangular mesh was installed with 103 sampling points distributed in an area of 7.02 ha, in which the grain yield of the soybean was determined as well as the physical and chemical attributes of the soil in the layers 0-10 and 0.10 - 0.20 m. Soybean showed a grain yield between 2.83 and 3.70 Mg ha-1, which was positively correlated with the spatial distribution of pH, phosphorus and potassium. The soil presented low physical quality due to high soil resistance to penetration and macroporosity less than 10%; however, no spatial correlation of physical attributes with soybean yield was observed.


1993 ◽  
Vol 73 (4) ◽  
pp. 939-946
Author(s):  
K. W. May ◽  
G. C. Kozub

The response of barley grain yield to Canadian prairie environments was studied to evaluate genotype × environment interactions with respect to barley genotype selection. Information from nine test sites and 11 entries over two 3-yr spans was used. Genotype × location × year interactions from analysis of variance were significant for grain yield in both data sets. The nature of these interactions was studied by considering the genotype mean performance, superiority and stability measures for each location, and joint regression and cluster analyses within each year. No single genotype was superior over all locations, and the groupings of genotypes for similarity of response at locations were not consistent for year. This indicated that genotypes selected on the basis of main effect means may not be those selected from a detailed consideration of the GE interaction structure. In the presence of sufficient genetic variability, examination of mean yield in conjunction with between-year variance at each location provides vital information on adaptation at specific locations, and is an appropriate selection tool for genotype registration and recommendation. Consideration of GE interaction, using joint regression and clustering, may indicate genotypes equivalent or marginally superior to the check. Key words: Barley, Hordeum vulgare L., genotype-environment interaction, grain yield


1992 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 355 ◽  
Author(s):  
MG Mason

The effect of either burning stubble, or incorporating it in the soil, on the nitrogen (N) fertiliser requirement of the following wheat crop was examined over 10 years (1978-87) in a continuous wheat system at 2 sites (Wongan Hills and Nabawa), and in both continuous wheat and wheat-fallow systems at one site (Merredin). There were significant grain yield increases in response to N fertiliser in all years at Nabawa. At Wongan Hills there was no response in 1978 and 1985, a yield reduction in 1979, and a yield increase in all other years. At Merredin, there was no response in 1980, a yield decrease in 1984 and 1985, and an increase in all other years. In some years grain yield responses were small at Wongan Hills and Merredin. The only significant overall effects of stubble treatment were at Nabawa in 1978 (P<0.01) and 1985 (P<0.05). The interaction between stubble treatment and N rate was significant at Wongan Hills in 1980 and 1981 (P<0.05), and at Merredin in 1981 (P<0.001), 1983, and 1985 (both P<0.05). Response to N fertiliser was higher where the stubble was incorporated than where it was burnt. There was also a tendency for higher optimum economic rates of N fertiliser with stubble incorporated rather than burnt, but differences were not large. At Merredin, the overall yield increase with fallow was significant (P<0.001) in 1979 and 1983. The fallow x N fertiliser rate interaction was significant in all comparison years except 1987. Responses to N were greater in the non-fallow treatments. Soil organic carbon (C) levels were higher with stubble incorporation than where the stubble was burnt, and fallowing resulted in lower organic C. There was a downward trend with time, especially when fallowing was carried out. Effects on total N levels in the soil were similar to those for organic C but were less marked. The study indicates that at a level of stubble residues of 1-3 t/ha with continuous wheat in this winter rainfall environment in Western Australia, stubble treatment is unlikely to be a major factor in determining the rate of N fertiliser required for a wheat crop.


2011 ◽  
Vol 37 (10) ◽  
pp. 1809-1818
Author(s):  
Zi-Chang ZHANG ◽  
Hong-Wei LI ◽  
Xue-Ming WANG ◽  
Li-Min YUAN ◽  
Zhi-Qin WANG ◽  
...  

2013 ◽  
Vol 88 ◽  
pp. 100-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keita Tsukahara ◽  
Hiroko Sawada ◽  
Hideyuki Matsumura ◽  
Yoshihisa Kohno ◽  
Masanori Tamaoki

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1004
Author(s):  
John Lobulu ◽  
Hussein Shimelis ◽  
Mark D. Laing ◽  
Arnold Angelo Mushongi ◽  
Admire Isaac Tichafa Shayanowako

Striga species cause significant yield loss in maize varying from 20 to 100%. The aim of the present study was to screen and identify maize genotypes with partial resistance to S. hermonthica (Sh) and S. asiatica (Sa) and compatible with Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. strigae (FOS), a biocontrol agent. Fifty-six maize genotypes were evaluated for resistance to Sh and Sa, and FOS compatibility. Results showed that FOS treatment significantly (p < 0.001) enhanced Striga management compared to the untreated control under both Sh and Sa infestations. The mean grain yield was reduced by 19.13% in FOS-untreated genotypes compared with a loss of 13.94% in the same genotypes treated with FOS under Sh infestation. Likewise, under Sa infestation, FOS-treated genotypes had a mean grain yield reduction of 18% while untreated genotypes had a mean loss of 21.4% compared to the control treatment. Overall, based on Striga emergence count, Striga host damage rating, grain yield and FOS compatibility, under Sh and Sa infestations, 23 maize genotypes carrying farmer preferred traits were identified. The genotypes are useful genetic materials in the development of Striga-resistant cultivars in Tanzania and related agro-ecologies.


2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 1204-1215
Author(s):  
Wen-xia WANG ◽  
Jie DU ◽  
Yan-zhi ZHOU ◽  
Yong-jun ZENG ◽  
Xue-ming TAN ◽  
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