The residual effect of molybdenum fertilizer on improved pastures on a prairie-like soil in sub-tropical Queensland

Abstract

The residual effect of molybdenum fertilizer applied to sown pasture was examined in a pot experiment ussing Phaseolus lathyroides L, and Medicago sativa L. as test plants. The beneficial effect of a field application of 4 ounces of sodium molybdate an acre did not last for more than three or four years.