lime · Growth · Trifolium repens (white clover)

Results differ14 papers: 10 positive, 4 negative or no effect · 1 pair of papers confirmed to differ

20 claims from these papers; 9 citations between them.

Papers whose results differ, checked claim by claim 1

1 pair of papers on this question report results that differ: an effect in one paper, the opposite effect or no effect in the other. Two model reviewers reading both claims accepted each pair.

Interaction of lime and seed pelleting on the nodulation and growth of white clover (1975)
no changeWith effectively lime-pelleted inoculated seed, broadcast lime had no significant effect on healthy seedling percentage, cover percentage or clover dry matter.
Effects of lime and molybdenum on the yield and composition of white clover in a sequence of New Zealand zonal soils* (1971)
increaseLiming gave the largest percentage dry matter increases on strongly leached and podzolised soils.
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How these papers cite each other

9 citations between these papers: 6 on the same side, 3 across the two sides.

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Papers reporting a positive result 10

Effects of lime and molybdenum on the yield and composition of white clover in a sequence of New Zealand zonal soils* · 1971
- positive
  Liming gave the largest percentage dry matter increases on strongly leached and podzolised soils.
cited by 2 papers here
Interaction of lime and seed pelleting on the nodulation and growth of white clover · 1974
- positive
  Addition of 2500 kg/ha of lime markedly increased clover growth on soils of low pH (4.7–5.0) in the absence of seed pelleting.
  compared with In the absence of seed pelleting
- negative
  At pH 6.2, both lime and pelleting depressed clover growth.
cites 2 papers herecited by 1 paper here
The responses of tall fescue and white clover to lime and phosphorus on highly leached soils of the natal mistbelt · 1982
- positive
  Lime increased dry matter production significantly.
The effect of gypsum and irrigation frequency on irrigated wite clover pastures grown on three soils of the Riverine Plain of south-eastern Australia · 1982
- positive
  Gypsum halved water use per unit of dry matter on Billabong clay.
- positive
  Gypsum doubled clover growth rates where the coarse surface horizon was 15 cm or less.
Growth responses to lime and fertilizers and critical concentrations in herbage of white clover in Scottish hill soils · 1985
- positive
  Lime greatly increased white clover shoot dry matter production.
cited by 1 paper here
The manipulation of white clover ‘host preference’ for strains of Rhizobium trifolii in an upland soil · 1986
- positive
  Clover establishment was affected by lime level during the establishment phase.
A Soil‐on‐Agar Method to Evaluate Acid‐Soil Resistance in White Clover · 1997
- positive
  Roots emerged on day one in limed soil and day four in nonlimed soil.
  compared with nonlimed soil
cited by 2 papers here
A MODEL SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING LOW-LEVEL LIMING EFFECTS ON WHITE CLOVER SYMBIOSIS DEVELOPMENT IN AN ACIDIC SOIL · 1998
- positive
  Root mass responded positively to liming at later times.
- no effect
  Root length did not respond to liming at later times.
- no effect
  Root mass and length did not benefit from liming at three weeks.
cites 1 paper herecited by 1 paper here
The interactive effects of phosphorus, potassium, lime and molybdenum on the growth and morphology of white clover (Trifolium repens L.) at establishment · 1999
- positive
  Phosphorus and lime additively improved dry matter production through available P.
cites 1 paper here
METHODOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR ELUCIDATING LOW-LEVEL LIMING EFFECTS ON WHITE CLOVER SYMBIOSIS ESTABLISHMENT IN AN ACIDIC SOIL MODEL SYSTEM · 2000
- positive
  At four weeks, liming generally improved plant growth parameters, especially in fresh soil.
- no effect
  At two weeks, liming generally did not affect shoot mass, shoot nitrogen uptake, or root mass.
cites 2 papers here

Papers reporting a negative result or no effect 4

The establishment of pasture on yellow‐brown loams near Te Anau · 1963
- no effect
  Liming did not affect the vigour or survival of early-germinating white clover seedlings.
CLOVER RESPONSE TO INOCULATION AND PELLETING ON TE ANAU SOILS · 1972
- no effect
  In the 1972 trial, pellets prepared with gum arabic adhesive and coated with lime were as effective as commercial "triplecote" pellets in increasing white clover establishment.
  compared with commercial "triplecote" pellets
- no effect
  In the 1972 trial, pellets prepared with gum arabic adhesive and coated with Gafsaphosphate/ dolomite were as effective as commercial "triplecote" pellets in increasing white clover establishment.
  compared with commercial "triplecote" pellets
cited by 2 papers here
Interaction of lime and seed pelleting on the nodulation and growth of white clover · 1975
- no effect
  With effectively lime-pelleted inoculated seed, broadcast lime had no significant effect on healthy seedling percentage, cover percentage or clover dry matter.
cites 3 papers here
Managing soil acidity: old solutions can cause new problems · 1992
- negative
  Further lime application damaged growth of white clover.

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lime · Growth · Trifolium repens (white clover)

Papers whose results differ, checked claim by claim 1

How these papers cite each other

Papers reporting a positive result 10

Papers reporting a negative result or no effect 4

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