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Effects of nitrogen timing and frequency of fungicide applications on grain yields of winter barley in Ireland

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

M. J. Conry  and
B. Dunne
M. J. Conry
Affiliation:
Oak Park Research Centre, Carlow, Ireland
B. Dunne
Affiliation:
Oak Park Research Centre, Carlow, Ireland
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Summary

The effects of varying the timing of nitrogen application and the frequency of fungicide sprays on the incidence of foliar disease and on the grain yield of winter barley (cv. Panda) were investigated at two sites in Ireland over three years, 1986–88. Nitrogen application timing had little effect on the amount of foliar necrosis due to disease but delaying application of all the nitrogen until April significantly reduced grain yields in two of the three years when compared with standard split dressings in March and April. The reductions in yield reflected small differences in 1000-grain weight.

The number of fungicide sprays applied had significant effects on the amount of foliar necrosis and on grain yields. One-spray and two-spray programmes increased average yield by 16 and 32%, respectively. The yield increases were attributable to more ears/m2 and larger grains (greater 1000-grain weight). Fungicides also delayed the onset and significantly reduced the amount of brackling. Delaying nitrogen application in the spring did not decrease the number of fungicide sprays required to achieve maximum yield.

Type
Crops and Soils
Information
The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 120 , Issue 2 , April 1993 , pp. 181 - 186
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1993

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