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Maximising economic value of metribuzin tolerant lentils across cropping rotations (FFS2725)

This project will evaluate the profitability and sustainability of cropping systems using lentils with the new metribuzin (MET) tolerance trait in combination with the imidazolinone (IMI) tolerance trait compared to those using the IMI trait alone. Lentil expansion areas of the SA southern Mallee and Eyre Peninsula will be the focus where problem weeds from historic farming systems and herbicide residues on coarse textured, low organic matter soils are constraints to production.

Developing a DGT methodology to assess bioavailability of herbicide residues (USA121)

A robust testing system for imidazolinone residues is to be developed using Diffusive Gradient in Thin-Films (DGT) technology. This tool will provide information on bioavailability of herbicide residues independent of soil type characteristics. The DGT tool will be validated in spiked soils, in a range of soil types and two water regimes. The DGT tool for glyphosate residue is also to be assessed.