[Parameters: Topic='AGRICULTURE', Term='SOILS', Variable_Level_1='CALCIUM']
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Morrow Plots, Long Term Agriculutral Experiment, Illinois
Entry ID:
UI.Morrow
Summary
Abstract:
The exact origin of the Morrow plots on the campus of the University
of Illinois is obscure, but they are reputed to be the oldest continuous agronomic research study in the USA. Some evidence indicates that the plots were established in 1876, however the first yield records begin in 1888 when the Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station began. Included with the records are notes stating that the ... 
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Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1876-01-01
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a) Details of the plots
Width of smallest plot is 55 m Length of smallest plot is 85 m Slope: 1.2% . Shape: Uniform Details of direction of cultivation: E-W at right-angles to the long-axis Width of Bare Strip around plot: 3m Details of homogeneity of the plots: See Darmody & Peck (1995) [see ...
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Personnel
Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
217-333-9475
Fax:
217-333-9817
Email:
s-aref at uiuc.edu
Contact Address:
University of Illinois
Department of Crop Sciences
1102 South Goodwin Avenue
W-201 Turner Hall
City:
Urbana
Province or State:
IL
Postal Code:
61801-4798
Country:
USA
Publications/References
Boone, L.V. 1968. The Morrow Plots - a national historic landmark,
Illinois Research, Vol 10,3-4.
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2000-01-04
Last DIF Revision Date:
2008-01-31
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