Mungbean Agronomy – research update
Trials to optimise mungbean productivity.
4 March, 2019
Mungbean agronomy project update
by Jayne Gentry, Mat Dunn and Doug Sands
Optimising mungbean yields through regionally specific mungbean agronomy packages
Project details:
Industry consultation asked:
2018/19 regional trial details
Research question: Does the timing and application of nitrogen influence mungbean yields compared to well-inoculated mungbeans?
Trial 1 – Irvingdale (planted 27/12, harvested 25/4)
Trial 2 – Breeza RS (planted 10/1/19)
Trial 3 – Emerald RS (planted 11/3/19)
Trial 4 -- not planted due to dry
Treatments:
*N applied @ 2t/ha crop requirement
Interesting results to date:
Contact details
Jayne Gentry, DAF
jayne.gentry@daf.qld.gov.au
Acknowledgements
Project funded by GRDC, DAF & NSW DPI
More information:
www.mungbean.org.au