Pasture Nutrition
Expenditure on phosphorus fertiliser is one of the major costs in maintaining the productivity of cropping and legume-based pastures in temperate Australia. Research in this group is aimed at providing the theoretical basis for more efficient fertiliser management practices, through greater understanding of plant/soil/animal interactions in response to different levels and forms of phosphorus supply.
Programs available:
- Effectiveness of reactive phosphate rock fertilisers for different pastures
- Phosphorus supply and the tolerance of pasture species to defoliation and moisture stress
- The effect of form and depth of application on root growth
Contact program supervisor for information on applying: Dr Peter Sale.