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The Influence of the Method of Topdressing Fertiliser Phosphorus (P) to Established Kikuyu at the Outeniqua Research Station
OBJECTIVE:
 This research aims to investigate the possibility of topdressing established kikuyu low in soil-P with fertiliser-P.
START:
 2001
END:
 2004
STATUS:
 Underway
DESCRIPTION:

Five P-rates (0, 40, 80, 120 and 160 kg P/ha) are applied as topdressings (applied to the soil surface and irrigated into the root zone or mixed with the top 10cm soil through rotovator action).

Dry matter production and soil-P levels are recorded.

For more information, contact:

Johan Labuschagne
Tel: 021 808 5209
johanl@elsenburg.com
BUDGET:
 R9,110
SPONSORED BY:
 Technology, Research and Development (Department of Agriculture, Provincial Government of the Western Cape)
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