DU226 Unicup Response of E. globulus to N P K

Trial Description

Trial ID CodeDU226
Trial NameUnicup Response of E. globulus to N P K
Type of TrialNutrition
SpeciesE. globulus
Objective

To compare growth responses to varying rates and combinations of NPK fertiliser

Planting Year1989
What month and year were the treatments applied?08/1993
What month and year did measurements commence?07/1993
What month and year did measurements cease?07/1999
StatusTerminated
Expected Clearfall Year1999

Contact Details

Trial/Data ownerFPC
NameJon Brand
AddressD Block 3 Baron-Hay Ct
Kensington, WA 6153
Australia
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Phone+61429109002
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Trial Detail

Trial DesignFactorial interaction
Treatments

4 rates of elemental phosphorus (0, 50, 100 and 200 kg/ ha -1 ), by 3 rates of elemental nitrogen (0, 200 and 400kg/ ha –1), by 3 replicates, with a basal application of Potassium ( 250 kg/ha –1) to all plots. The control and highest rates replicated again with no Potassium

Number of treatments14
Number of reps3
Stocking1000
Measurements takenDiameter (DBHOB) was measured quarterly or as resources allowed. Height was measured annually for the Control and highest rate treatments.
Measurement frequencyDiameter (DBHOB) was measured quarterly or as resources allowed. Height was measured annually for the Control and highest rate treatments.
Soil Analyses
  • Yes
Foliar Analyses
  • No
Available for further measurement
  • No

Site Description

StateWestern Australia
LocalityUnicup
Latitude34°22'55.9"S
Longtitude116°44'17.9"E
Rainfall700mm
Evaporation1500mm
Soil DescriptionSoils are coarse sand and sandy gravel types over a broken lateritic pan.
AspectNil
SlopeFlat
Previous Land UsePasture