| dc.contributor.author | Rellaford, Matthew John | |
| dc.description.abstract | Grain protein content is an essential component to producing a profitable Hard Red Spring Wheat (HRSW) (Triticum aestivum L.) crop in the northern Great Plains. Growers can increase grain protein content through in-season N fertilization; however, the cost of these applications may outweigh the benefits. Predicting the grain protein content of early-season HRSW would give growers crucial information as they decide whether to apply in-season fertilizer to boost grain protein content. This research encompasses three studies; two of which aim to predict grain protein content with hand-held and aerial sensors respectively, and a third, which investigates the optimal rate, timing, and source of N fertilizer to boost grain protein content. Results of these experiments seemed to be greatly influenced by environmental factors. Findings of this research suggest that an in-season N application should be used for ameliorative purposes and not as a regular practice. | en_US |
| dc.publisher | North Dakota State University | en_US |
| dc.rights | NDSU policy 190.6.2 | |
| dc.title | Predicting and Enhancing Spring Wheat Grain Protein Content through Sensing and In-Season Nitrogen Fertilization | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-07-30T19:02:43Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-07-30T19:02:43Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2018 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10365/28733 | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Hard red spring wheat. | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Plant proteins. | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Nitrogen fertilizers. | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Agriculture -- Remote sensing. | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Drone aircraft. | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Detectors. | |
| dc.identifier.orcid | 0000-0003-2211-030X | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Minnesota Research and Promotion Council | en_US |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers | en_US |
| dc.rights.uri | https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf | |
| ndsu.degree | Master of Science (MS) | en_US |
| ndsu.college | Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources | en_US |
| ndsu.department | Plant Sciences | en_US |
| ndsu.program | Plant Sciences | en_US |
| ndsu.advisor | Ransom, Joel K. | |
