McNay Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm

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

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

Abstract

Tillage systems and crop rotation have major long-term effects on soil productivity and the quality components of soil carbon and soil biological, physical, and chemical properties. Additionally, both soil tillage and crop rotation controls weed- and soil-borne diseases. There is a need for a well-defined, long-term tillage and crop rotation study across the different soil types 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 and soil quality.

Keywords: Agronomy

How to Cite: Al-Kaisi, M. , Al-Kaisi, M. & Kwaw-Mensah, D. (2014) “Long-term Tillage and Crop Rotation Effects on Soil Carbon and Soil Productivity”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2013(1).