Time of sowing and wheat production in southern New South Wales
Kohn, G.D.; Storrier, R.R.
Aust. J. exp. Agric. Anim. Husb, 10: 46, 604-9
1970
Accession: 014782494
In trials with wheat Heron sown on clover-improved soils at Wagga Wagga during 1961-5, grain yields decreased by 3-7% for each week's delay in sowing after the end of Apr. and grain protein content increased by 0-09-0-56% for each week's delay, depending on seasonal conditions. This increase in grain protein content was accompanied by reduced kernel size which resulted in a decrease in grain protein yield of 12-5 lb/ac for each week's delay in sowing.