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This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews on cover crops in agriculture. The first chapter describes the contribution of cover crops to improving soil health. The chapter reviews their key role e.g. supplying a food source for soil organisms, providing a source of carbon to help build soil organic matter, enhancing nutrient dynamics in the soil and improving soil structure. The second chapter considers recent research on the benefits of cover crops in organic cultivation in areas such as soil structure and erosion control as well as nutrient cycling. It also looks at the wider role of cover crops in control of weeds, diseases and pests, promoting biodiversity and reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs). The third chapter highlights the use of different cover crops species to promote live or dead soil mulch cover in Conservation Agriculture systems. It also reviews how cover crops effect aspects such as soil acidity and nutrient availability, soil physical and biological properties, soil nematode control, weed control and grain yield. The final chapter reviews the role of cover crops in weed control. Cover crops are important additions to crop rotations because they suppress weeds during rotational periods when crops are absent and provide ecosystem services that enhance soil quality and fertility.

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Chapter 1 - Use of cover crops to promote soil health: Robert L. Myers, USDA – SARE and University of Missouri, USA; 1 Introduction2 Benefits of cover crops for soil organisms and soil organic matter3 Benefits of cover crops for soil health related to soil physical properties4 Impacts of cover crops on soil health through increased biodiversity, reintegration of livestock and profitability5 Summary and conclusions6 Where to look for further information7 References Chapter 2 - Cover crops in organic crop cultivation: Peter Von Fragstein und Niemsdorff, Universität Kassel, Germany; 1 Introduction2 Soil structure and erosion control3 Nutrient cycling4 Weed, pest and disease control5 Promoting biodiversity6 Carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions7 Integration of cover crops in no-till cultivation8 Conclusions and future trends9 Where to look for further information10 References Chapter 3 - The role and management of soil mulch and cover crops in Conservation Agriculture systems: A. Calegari, Agricultural Research Institute of Paraná State (IAPAR), Brazil; T. Tiecher, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil; E. B. Wutke, Research Agricultural Institute of Campinas (IAC), Brazil; L. B. dos S. Canalli, Agricultural Research Institute of Paraná State (IAPAR), Brazil; R. Bunch, Consultant, Brazil; and D. dos S. Rheinheimer, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil; 1 Introduction2 The main components of an adequate Conservation Agriculture system and general aspects of soil mulching and cover crops3 Soil organic carbon and nutrients4 Effect of cover crops on soil acidity and nutrient availability5 Effect of cover crops on soil physical properties6 Effect of cover crops on soil biological properties7 Effect of cover crops on soil nematode control8 Effect of cover crops on weed control9 Effect of cover crops on grain yield10 Conclusion11 References Chapter 4 - The use of rotations and cover crops to manage weeds: John R. Teasdale, ARS-USDA, USA; 1 Introduction2 Crop rotation in weed management3 Cover crops in weed management4 Opportunities for weed establishment within rotations5 Conclusion6 Future trends7 Where to look for further information8 References


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781801460613
  • Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
  • Publisher Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 134
  • Series Title: 21 Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights
  • Weight: 190 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1801460612
  • Publisher Date: 09 Mar 2021
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • No of Pages: 134
  • Spine Width: 7 mm
  • Width: 152 mm


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