2018
Improving Micronutrient Fertilization for Soybean Production
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
GeneticsGenomicsSeed quality
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Jim Wang, Louisiana State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
$20,000
Institution Funded:
Louisiana State University AgCenter
$20,000
Brief Project Summary:

Soybeans adapt well to a wide variety of soil types, but they need key micronutrients, like molybdenum, iron, boron and manganese, to thrive. How those micronutrients interact with other elements and soybean roots depends on the soil environment. Soil type and pH determine if soybeans can take up these micronutrients or not. For example, molybdenum is commonly deficient in acidic soils, while several other micronutrients tend to be deficient in alkaline soils. This project addresses micronutrient deficiencies based on soil type, especially with today’s varieties. It also investigates the benefits of meeting these micronutrient requirements for soybeans.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, Extension agents

Information And Results
Project Deliverables

The overall goal of this proposed research is to figure out the optimum application rates and methods of micronutrients particularly molybdenum, iron and boron for soybean production as well as their rate efficiency affected by blending with macronutrients.

Final Project Results

The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.