Pre-sowing considerations to preserve fibre quality

Agronomy

Bange, Michael ; Constable, Greg ; Gordon, Stuart ; Long, Robert ; Naylor, Geoff ; Van Der Sluijs, Rene

The Australian Cotton Grower Magazine

RP-ID  :  EP102298

学科分类：地球科学(综合)

澳大利亚|英语

来源: CSIRO Research Publications Repository

【 摘 要 】

Australian Cotton Grower ArticlePre sowing decisions for fibre quality are mainly concerned with variety selection and preparation of fields to ensure good seed beds and effective weed control early in crop growth to enable early crop vigour and reduce potential contamination in later stages of growth.IntroductionOne aim of FIBREpak was to raise awareness of issues that affect fibre quality.In this article we summarise important information relating to pre-season decisions which will optimise fibre quality. Key management considerations to prior to sowing include: •Variety selection•Appropriate weed control•Crop nutrition management•Optimising sowing date for yield and quality•Establishing uniform crops at optimum plant density•Using skip rows in dryland production