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Long-Term Tillage and Crop Rotation Effects on Soil Carbon and Soil Productivity in South Central Iowa

Authors: Mahdi Al-Kaisi (Iowa State University) , David Kwaw-Mensah (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Tillage systems and crop rotation systems have significant long-term effects on soil health and productivity and the soil quality components of soil carbon and other physical, chemical, and biological properties of the soil. Furthermore, soil tillage and crop rotation control weed and soilborne diseases. There is need for a well-defined, long-term tillage and crop rotation study across the different soils and climate conditions in the state. The objective of this study was to evaluate long-term effects of different tillage systems and crop rotations on soil productivity and soil quality.

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How to Cite: Al-Kaisi, M. & Kwaw-Mensah, D. (2018) “Long-Term Tillage and Crop Rotation Effects on Soil Carbon and Soil Productivity in South Central Iowa”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2017(1).