Cotton lint quality spatial variability and correlation with soil properties and yield

In: Precision Agriculture ‘05
Authors:
T. A. Gemtos 1Laboratory of Farm Mechanization, Faculty of Crop Production and Rural Environment, School of Agricultural Sciences, University of Thessaly, Fytoko, N. Ionia, 384 46, Greece
gemtos@agr.uth.gr

Search for other papers by T. A. Gemtos in
Current site
Google Scholar
PubMed
Close
,
Ath. Markinos 1Laboratory of Farm Mechanization, Faculty of Crop Production and Rural Environment, School of Agricultural Sciences, University of Thessaly, Fytoko, N. Ionia, 384 46, Greece

Search for other papers by Ath. Markinos in
Current site
Google Scholar
PubMed
Close
, and
Th. Nassiou 2Epilektos S.A., 7 thKm regional road Farsalon-Larissas, Farsala, 403 00, Greece

Search for other papers by Th. Nassiou in
Current site
Google Scholar
PubMed
Close

Purchase instant access (PDF download and unlimited online access):

$40.00

Seed cotton samples were collected in a field from which yield maps had been taken in the previous three years. The samples were analysed in a High Volume Instrument (HVI) automatic machine to assess the lint quality. Thematic maps of the lint properties are presented. Correlation analysis was performed between yield fibre and soil properties. A general trend showed a negative correlation between the yield and most of the lint properties. Lint quality correlations with soil properties were significant in many cases. Factors like pH, Ca, Mg and organic matter affect fibre quality. Yield correlation to soil properties was significant only with penetration resistance and soil Mg content.

  • Collapse
  • Expand

Metrics

All Time Past 365 days Past 30 Days
Abstract Views 36 20 2
Full Text Views 1 0 0
PDF Views & Downloads 2 0 0