Theses and Dissertations
Best management practices of non-irrigated soybean (Glycine Max) production systems in the Mid-South
Issuing Body
Mississippi State University
Advisor
Irby, Jon Trenton
Committee Member
Dodds, Darrin M.
Committee Member
Sarver, Jason M.
Committee Member
Catchot, Angus L. Jr.
Committee Member
Maples, William E.
Other Advisors or Committee Members
Golden, Bobby R.
Date of Degree
12-13-2019
Original embargo terms
Visible to MSU only for 1 Year
Document Type
Dissertation - Open Access
Major
Agronomy
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
College
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Department
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
Abstract
Experiments were conducted to evaluate the most profitable and effective management practices for non-irrigated soybean production. Common production practices were compared side by side to evaluate yield response and economic returns. Combinations of row spacings and planting dates were evaluated to determine interactions between the two factors and also the effects on yield. Lastly, the effectiveness of various iron sources was examined in iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) susceptible soybeans when applied foliar, inurrow at planting, and a split application. These data suggest that in non-irrigated soybeans, “low input management” practices do not maximize yields, but can be more profitable, depending on soybean market price and input costs, when compared to “full management”. Results also reveal that no interaction between row spacing and planting date occurred with respect to soybean yield. However, planting date did influence soybean yield with the earlier planting dates, mid-April, and mid-May providing the greatest yield. When examining row spacing, soybean grown on rows spaced 38.10 cm apart resulted in greater yield when compared to those grown on 96.52 cm rows. The iron product that consistently provided the greatest visual reduction of IDC symptoms was Sequestar 6% EDDHA chelate applied at 0.20 and 0.27 kg ai ha-1. This treatment was only effective when applied inurrow at planting. However, it was found that soybean yield was not influenced by any iron product or application timing, indicating that visual symptoms of IDC may be managed, but that the visual reduction in symptoms does not translate into yield.
URI
https://hdl.handle.net/11668/16459
Recommended Citation
Reynolds, Daniel Zachary, "Best management practices of non-irrigated soybean (Glycine Max) production systems in the Mid-South" (2019). Theses and Dissertations. 868.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/868