ISSN:
1365-2494
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Trials were conducted to determine the feasibility of combining granular dalapon, P fertilizer and birdsfoot trefoil seed in mixtures for renovating natural grass pastures in Ontario. The aim was to develop a ‘once-over’ method to facilitate the renovation of pastures characterized by rough topography, rock outcrops or surface boulders.Dalapon at 4 lb. a.i./ac (4.4 kg/ha) controlled the growth of Canada bluegrass (Poa compressa L.) and did not affect the germination and seedling growth of trefoil when applied simultaneously with the seed. Up to 100 lb/ac (112 kg/ha) P2O5 could be added to the mixture without detriment to trefoil establishment. The application of dalapon, P and seed in mixture by fixed-wing aircraft, helicopter or ground equipment gave five-to ten-fold increases in pasture productivity and proved to be a practical method of pasture renovation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2494.1969.tb01086.x
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