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Long-Term Tillage and Crop Rotation Effectson Soil Carbon and Soil Productivity in Southwest Iowa

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

Abstract

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

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How to Cite: Al-Kaisi, M. & Kwaw-Mensah, D. (2016) “Long-Term Tillage and Crop Rotation Effectson Soil Carbon and Soil Productivity in Southwest Iowa”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2015(1).