Agro-ecological services delivered by legume cover crops grown in succession with grain corn crops in the Mediterranean region

By rest-user, 18 October, 2023
Authors
Boulet A.K., Alarcão C., Ferreira C., Kalantari Z., Veiga A., Campos L., Ferreira A., Hessel R.
Year
2021
IWM Tactic
Nutrient placement
Cover crops
DOI
10.1515/opag-2021-0041
URL
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85118304590&doi=10.1515%2fopag-2021-0041&partnerID=40&md5=d87fd3bd0731286cf368dd895453ed24
Country
Portugal
Crop
ARABLE CROPS
Description of Tested Tactic
Legumes testing as cover crops in arable
This study examined the effectiveness of six legume cover crops (LCCs) species in providing agro-ecological services for grain corn systems in the Mediterranean region, specifically in terms of nutrient leaching, nutrient recycling, weed control, and soil fertility.
Description of Reference System
Cover crops
Control treatment without cover crop
Reference System Type
NO-HERBICIDE
UNTREATED
IWM Pillar
Diverse cropping system
Availability
Subscription