An agricultural field trial means the establishment of experimental plots in which agricultural test objects, such as plants, are evaluated on the basis of various characteristics and properties. Field trials are often set up and carried out in seed, plant protection or fertilization.
In the context of biological studies, for example, the effectiveness of plant protection ingredients can be tested. Subsequently, their influence on yield and crop quality can be determined and recorded for future crops.
Synonyms: Field trial, field trial installation, block installation, plot trial, field experiment.