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Cover crop effect on corn growth and yield as influenced by topography.

Authors :
Muñoz, Juan D.
Steibel, Juan P.
Snapp, Sieglinde
Kravchenko, Alexandra N.
Source :
Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. May2014, Vol. 189, p229-239. 11p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Highlights: [•] Topography has a significant effect on red clover and corn performance. [•] The positive effect of red clover biomass on corn yield varies temporally and spatially. [•] Red clover effect was significant in years with lower cumulative precipitation. [•] Red clover effect was higher in summit and slope topographical positions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01678809
Volume :
189
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
95929622
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2014.03.045