This dataset comprises detailed agronomic measurements from a series of wheat field trials conducted in Roma, Queensland, designed to investigate the effects of sowing depth, coleoptile type, soil strength, and other factors on plant emergence, growth, and yield. The collection includes two primary Excel (.xlsx) files: a master data sheet containing raw and processed measurements from individual plots across multiple trials (MET, Pressure, Seed Size), and an analysis workbook summarizing statistical outputs and model selections. These main files are complemented by MET Deep Tiny Tag and MET Shallow Tiny Tag .csv files.
The master sheet documents plot-level data for each trial, including sowing conditions (depth, date, soil strength at multiple depths), plant traits (coleoptile length and diameter), emergence counts at multiple intervals (7, 14, 21 days after sowing), and final emergence. It also includes biomass and grain yield metrics, harvest index, grain quality parameters (protein, moisture, test weight, screenings), and maturity dates. Each plot is identified by location, replicate, treatment, and variety, with coleoptile type (long or conventional) and seed size (standard or large) noted where relevant.
The analysis workbook provides statistical summaries from ANOVA and regression models, highlighting significant effects and interactions among depth, variety, coleoptile type, and soil strength. It includes model selection outputs for emergence and coleoptile traits, with R² values and p-values for various combinations of predictors. Environmental conditions such as soil strength was measured at sowing and at multiple intervals post-sowing using gravimetric and pressure-based methods. Drone imagery, EM38 surveys, and weather station data were also collected to support spatial and temporal analysis.
Data was processed using GenStat with fixed and random effects models, and transformations were applied where necessary to meet distributional assumptions. The dataset includes over 70 variables, with definitions embedded in column headers and trial documentation. Codes such as LCW (long coleoptile wheat) and conventional types are used to distinguish genetic traits. The dataset is structured to support multivariate analysis and is suitable for evaluating genotype by environment interactions, emergence dynamics, and yield formation under varying agronomic conditions.
