Northwest and Allee Research and Demonstration Farms

Crop Yields and Phosphorus Loss with Surface Runoff as Affected by Tillage Systems and Phosphorus Sources

Authors: Antonio P. Mallarino (Iowa State University) , Mazhar Ul Haq (Iowa State University) , Matthew J. Helmers (Iowa State University) , Ryan Rusk (Iowa State University)

  • Crop Yields and Phosphorus Loss with Surface Runoff as Affected by Tillage Systems and Phosphorus Sources

    Northwest and Allee Research and Demonstration Farms

    Crop Yields and Phosphorus Loss with Surface Runoff as Affected by Tillage Systems and Phosphorus Sources

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Abstract

Excess sediment, phosphorus (P) and/or nitrogen (N) impair many Iowa lakes and streams. Most of the sediment and P originate from fields and stream banks. Previous research was based on rainfall simulations. This technique provided useful information about potential differences between management practices, but estimated poorly long-term differences and total losses. Little work has been conducted elsewhere in Iowa to study P loss with surface runoff based on natural rainfall and large-scale plots. Therefore, a long-term study was established to investigate effects of corn and soybean production, tillage, and fertilizer or manure P management system on crop yield and loss of soil and P with runoff.

Keywords: RFR A9089, Agronomy

How to Cite:

Mallarino, A. P., Haq, M. U., Helmers, M. J. & Rusk, R., (2010) “Crop Yields and Phosphorus Loss with Surface Runoff as Affected by Tillage Systems and Phosphorus Sources”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2009(1).

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Published on
01 Jan 2010
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