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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)

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

    McNay Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm

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

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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).

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Published on
2014-01-01

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