2 Dosages of Afrikelp© LG-1 in Soybeans
Objective:
Evaluate the effect of 2 different applications of Afrikelp on yield in soybeans
Who:
Hermann Schmidt
Where:
Commercial farm in Gnodstadt, Germany
Study Design:
Controlled field study, randomized 5 x 10 plants per treatment
Variety:
Gallec
When:
28.04.2011 – 28.09.2011
Treatments:
No
Treatment
2 wks after sowing
1
Control
2
Afrikelp
1 L/ha (1:200)
4
Afrikelp
1 L/ha (1:200)
Reference:
Data on file
4 wks after sowing
1 L/ha (1:200)
Results:
No
Weight of pods incl beans
of 5 plants (g)
%
Percentage
beans to pods
Weight of beans
(g) 5 plants
%
1
142
100
64,3%
91
100
2
148
104,8
66,3%
98,3
107,6
4
140
98,9
67,3%
94,2
103,4
Conclusion:
Control
Afrikelp©
Both
LG-1 treatments increased yield
of soybeans over the positive control.
AK LG-1 (1x)
AK LG-1 (2x)
110.0%
108.0%
The best result was achieved with 1 treatment of
1 L AK/ha after 14 days. This increased yield by
7,6%.
The second treatment did not bring an
additional benefit. It resulted in a slightly
delayed ripening with slightly less but heavier
beans at this harvesting point but still 3,4%
more yield compared to the control.
106.0%
104.0%
102.0%
100.0%
98.0%
96.0%
94.0%
Weight Pods incl.
Beans
Reference:
Data on file
Percentage Beans to
Pods
Weight Beans