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Equipment for Seeding Experimental Plots of Small Grains, Grasses, and Legumes 1
Author(s) -
Barker R. E.,
Bond J. J.,
Zachmeier L. G.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1976.00021962006800010039x
Subject(s) - seeding , agronomy , seeder , environmental science , compaction , mathematics , biology , materials science , composite material
Many specialized experimental plot planters have been developed but they are usually expensive and have limited use. This note describes seeding equipment for experimental plots developed by modifying conventional farm implements. The equipment provides the benefits of uniform soil compaction, single cone seeder with distribution to multiple rows, and enclosed cab for seeding during inclement weather. The equipment is adaptable for seeding isolation seed production blocks, large plots for agronomic studies, or variety trials of small grains, grasses, and legumes.