Understanding phosphorus requirements for sugarcane crops growing in alkaline soils
Phosphorus requirements for sugarcane crops growing in alkaline soils is poorly understood and will be investigated using a combination of pot and field experiments, soil and crop sampling and novel soil testing methods.
Objectives
To investigate phosphorus requirements for sugarcane crops growing in alkaline soils by using a combination of pot and field experiments, soil and crop sampling and novel soil testing methods.
Expected Outputs
This will improve the understanding of soil assays providing the best measure of plant available phosphorus, amount of fertiliser phosphorus recovered by the crop and phosphorus fertiliser application rates for alkaline soils.
Expected Outcomes
Addressing the fundamental research gap will deliver new scientific knowledge critical for the development of the best practice and soil specific phosphorus management for sustainable sugarcane production, while minimising offsite environmental impacts.
SRA PROJECT CONTACT: Cathy Mylrea
RESEARCH AGENCY: Sugar Research Australia
CHIEF INVESTIGATOR: Dr Danielle Skocaj
PROJECT NUMBER: 2022/011
END DATE: 30/06/2027
