Abstract
A solution of potassium carbonate, methyl ester and emulsifier was applied at a rate of 300 to 450 L/ha as alfalfa was cut and conditioned with various mower-conditioners. Chemical treatment increased drying significantly more when used with a cutterbar mower with roll conditioning than with other machines due to a thinner swath. The rolls also aided in spreading the chemical more uniformly across the plant. Chemical conditioning increased the drying rate of alfalfa dried in a full-width swath more than that dried in a narrower, thicker swath. Applying the chemical to the standing crop immediately ahead of cutting provided the same drying results as applying the chemical at the conditioning rolls of the mower-conditioner.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1009-1014 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1984 |
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INTERACTION OF MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL CONDITIONING OF ALFALFA. / Rotz, C. A.; Sprott, D. J.; Thomas, J. W.
In: Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, Vol. 27, No. 4, 01.01.1984, p. 1009-1014.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - INTERACTION OF MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL CONDITIONING OF ALFALFA.
AU - Rotz, C. A.
AU - Sprott, D. J.
AU - Thomas, J. W.
PY - 1984/1/1
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N2 - A solution of potassium carbonate, methyl ester and emulsifier was applied at a rate of 300 to 450 L/ha as alfalfa was cut and conditioned with various mower-conditioners. Chemical treatment increased drying significantly more when used with a cutterbar mower with roll conditioning than with other machines due to a thinner swath. The rolls also aided in spreading the chemical more uniformly across the plant. Chemical conditioning increased the drying rate of alfalfa dried in a full-width swath more than that dried in a narrower, thicker swath. Applying the chemical to the standing crop immediately ahead of cutting provided the same drying results as applying the chemical at the conditioning rolls of the mower-conditioner.
AB - A solution of potassium carbonate, methyl ester and emulsifier was applied at a rate of 300 to 450 L/ha as alfalfa was cut and conditioned with various mower-conditioners. Chemical treatment increased drying significantly more when used with a cutterbar mower with roll conditioning than with other machines due to a thinner swath. The rolls also aided in spreading the chemical more uniformly across the plant. Chemical conditioning increased the drying rate of alfalfa dried in a full-width swath more than that dried in a narrower, thicker swath. Applying the chemical to the standing crop immediately ahead of cutting provided the same drying results as applying the chemical at the conditioning rolls of the mower-conditioner.
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