Journal
CROP & PASTURE SCIENCE
Volume 61, Issue 8, Pages 659-669Publisher
CSIRO PUBLISHING
DOI: 10.1071/CP10080
Keywords
adjuvants; efficacy; formulations; liquid fertiliser; nutrient management; uptake
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- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Young Scientists and Innovators Grains Research and Development Corporation
- Australian Research Council
- South Australian Grains Industry Trust [LP0882492]
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Although not commonly used in dryland cropping systems to date, foliar phosphorus (P) fertilisation may allow a tactical response to prevailing seasonal climatic conditions, with the added benefit of reduced input costs at sowing. However, variable outcomes have been reported from field trials predominantly conducted in the USA, and to a lesser degree in Australia. The effectiveness of foliar P is dependent on soil P status, soil water status, crop type, fertiliser formulation and prevailing climatic conditions. This review argues that the potential of foliar P fertilisation in Australian dryland cereal cropping could be enhanced by altering formulations for enhanced leaf penetration using adjuvants, and by accurately assessing the responsiveness of sites before application. This review demonstrates that it is important to use appropriate techniques such as isotopic labelling, to measure the efficacy and mode of action of foliar formulations.
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