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Evaluation of soil ameliorates with strong potential to reduce nitrous oxide (greenhouse gas) emissions. Perth Region, Western Australia, 2013-2014 [Action on the Ground]

Data Set Citation

Pekin K of Perth Region NRM. Evaluation of soil ameliorates with strong potential to reduce nitrous oxide (greenhouse gas) emissions. Perth Region, Western Australia, 2013-2014 [Action on the Ground].
datalibrarian.167.10 (http://www.n2o.net.au/knb/metacat/datalibrarian.167.10/html).

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Data Set Owner(s):
Individual:
Mr Keith Pekin
Organization:
Perth Region NRM
Position:
Project Manager
Address:
80 Great Northen Highway,
Middle Swan,
Perth,
WA 6056
Australia
Email Address:
keith.pekin@perthregionnrm.com
Associated Party
Individual:
Professor Peter Grace
Organization:
Institute for Sustainable Resources, Queensland University of Technology
Position:
Director ISR
Address:
2 George St,
Brisbane,
Queensland 4001
Australia
Phone:
+61 7 3138 9283 (voice)
Email Address:
pr.grace@qut.edu.au
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Organization:
Institute for Future Environments, Queensland University of Technology
Position:
Data Librarian
Address:
2 George Street,
Brisbane,
QLD 4000
Australia
Phone:
+61 7 3138 0457 (voice)
Email Address:
siobhann.mccafferty@qut.edu.au
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Abstract

The objective of this project is to reduce N2O emissions by helping horticultural producers identify which soil amelioration products may be of benefit at their site to improve nitrogen use efficiency. More specifically trials and on-farm demonstrations showing practices to reduce N2O emissions through the use of organic fertiliser and soil amelioration products in the production of Peach, Apple, citrus fruit, wine and table grape production. This package contains data from field trials over 2013-2014.

Keywords
  • Nitrous oxide
  • N2O
  • Grape
  • Citrus
  • Apple
  • Peach
  • Wine
  • WA
  • Perth
  • Soil amelioration
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Geographic Coverage
Geographic Description:
Perth Region
Bounding Coordinates:
West:  
115.0  degrees
East:  
117.875  degrees
North:  
-29.75  degrees
South:  
-32.5  degrees
Temporal Coverage
Begin:
2013
End:
2014
Contact(s)
Individual:
Mr Nigel Todd
Organization:
Perth Region NRM
Position:
Project Officer
Address:
80 Great Northern Highway,
Middle Swan,,
Perth,
WA 6056
Australia
Email Address:
Nigel.Todd@perthregionnrm.com
Methods Info
Step 1:
Description:
Trial Products
Trial products were selected in line with soil sample results, site history and in consultation with the site manager. At each site a separate product was trialled. Products used were identified as being commercially available and having a level of acceptance in the market place that provides sufficient confidence that the product will be available in the future (or an alternate version of it). Products trialled include; TM21, Seasol Plus, Calsap, Ag-Viva (See appendix for product specifications). All products were applied at their label rates
Step 2:
Description:
Product application method
Trial row irrigation lines were manually isolated with a “Tee” piece installed for product application.The Flexi N and trial products were applied via a mobile fertigation system (See photos below). The injection method used to deliver the trial products into the lines were based on a gas pressured injection system.
Step 3:
Description:
Timing of Trials
Timing of trial was in line with when the site manager’s normal nitrogen based fertilizer application – during the summer months where crop metabolic activity is at its highest. Application for both control/background row and trial/product row occurred simultaneously. At each site, two application sessions occurred
Step 4:
Description:
Soil amelioration or trial product application
At each site the application of product and nitrogen based fertilizer was as follows -•Trial row = soil amelioration product applied at label recommended rate in conjunction with Flexi N which applied at a rate consistent with the land mangers standard rate of Nitrogen application.•Control/background row = Flexi N applied at a rate consistent with the land mangers standard rate of Nitrogen application.
Step 5:
Description:
Measurement
All air samples were assessed by QUT to determine levels of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) and results supplied in parts per million.The results obtained from three samples taken from each chamber across the sampling time (0min, 30min & 60min) were then used to identify an emission of N2O per unit of time (ppm/min) or an emission slope.The assumption was made that emissions would be relatively constant over the sampling time of 60 mins after chambers had been closed. This then then implies that concentrations of GHG would remain the same or increase over the period of 60 min. Therefore the results from chambers whose emissions did not confirm with these assumptions were excluded from final analysis. The emission slopes from the applicable chambers in each respective row were then averaged to determine an average emission slope.
Sampling Area And Frequency:

Two different types of trials were conducted across 5 trial sites over two years (2013-2014) I.Multiple sites, single product trials (conducted in years 1 & 2) II.Single site, multiple product trials (conducted in year 2)

Sampling Description:

At each site, there were four static chambers located in each of the two trial rows (total of 8 chambers per site). Each static chamber was located directly under a dripper. In each case the pressure compensated drippers were suspended above the chambers and tested to ensure irrigation flows were consistent. Chamber placement within each row was equidistant from each tree/vine unless canopy structure or soil conditions differed greatly, in which case chambers were position in the most appropriate location to ensure consistency in results. The chambers were repositioned between years 1 & 2 to standardise the trial between the two years. N2O samples were collected after each application event as per the schedules detailed in tables 1 & 2 below. In year two the sampling was modified to identify N20 emissions prior to trial application and day 3 missed and replaced with day 4 sample to identify how long N20 emissions continued post-application. Whist application timing was scheduled for 10am, there were variations due to logistics and at times application set up issues. When this occurred, sample timing on the subsequent days occurred at the same time as sample timing on the first day of application (day 0). Each chamber was sampled three times at the following intervals – 0 minutes (immediately upon chamber lids being placed onto chambers), 30min and 60min. This would then allow for the development of an emissions slope or emissions per minute once results had been received. All samples were collected in pre-evacuated and pre labelled vials, which were then sent to the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) laboratories for Greenhouse Gas analysis.

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