Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Effects of Long-term Tillage and Crop Rotation on Soil Carbon and Soil Productivity

Author: Mahdi Al-Kaisi (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Tillage system and crop rotation have a significant, long-term affect 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 climatic conditions in the state. The objective of this study is to evaluate the long-term effects of different tillage systems and crop rotations on soil productivity.

Keywords: Agronomy

How to Cite: Al-Kaisi, M. (2004) “Effects of Long-term Tillage and Crop Rotation on Soil Carbon and Soil Productivity”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2003(1).