Agricultural Engineering/Agronomy, Central Iowa, and BioCentury Research Farms

Long-Term Tillage and Crop Rotation Effects on Soil Carbon and Soil Productivity

Author: Mahdi Al-Kaisi (Iowa State University)

  • Long-Term Tillage and Crop Rotation Effects on Soil Carbon and Soil Productivity

    Agricultural Engineering/Agronomy, Central Iowa, and BioCentury Research Farms

    Long-Term Tillage and Crop Rotation Effects on Soil Carbon and Soil Productivity

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Abstract

Tillage system and crop rotation have a major long-term effect on soil productivity and soil quality components such as soil carbon and other soil physical, biological, and chemical properties. In addition, both tillage and crop rotation have effects on weed and soil disease control. There is a definite need for well-defined, long-term tillage and crop rotation studies across the different soils and climate conditions in the state. The objective of this study was to evaluate the long-term effects of different tillage systems and crop rotations on soil productivity.

Keywords: Agronomy

How to Cite:

Al-Kaisi, M., (2009) “Long-Term Tillage and Crop Rotation Effects on Soil Carbon and Soil Productivity”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2008(1).

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Published on
01 Jan 2009
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