Interactive effects of conservation tillage, residue management, and nitrogen fertilizer application on soil properties under maize-cotton rotation system on highly weathered soils of West Africa

Nafi, Eeusha; Webber, Heidi; Danso, Isaac; Naab, Jesse B.; Frei, Michael; Gaiser, Thomas

doi:10.1016/j.still.2019.104473

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“…At the same time, the lowest weed density and biomass occurred in Gly+SP+PE+PO with 50% residue in two successive years. CT offers a better germination environment for most of the weed seeds due to a more aerated and warmer soil created by massive soil pulverization, equivalent to about 80% of soil disturbance [29]. Tilled soils also provide germination stimulus for weeds requiring scarification, ambient CO2 concentrations, higher nitrate concentrations, and larger temperature fluctuations to break dormancy, leading to higher weed density in CT [30].…”

Section: Effect Of Treatments On Weed Density and Biomass Weed Contrmentioning

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On-Farm Evaluation of Conservation Agriculture Practice on Weed Control and Yield of Wheat in Northern Bangladesh

Hossain

Begum

Bell

2020

Current Research in Agricultural Sciences

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Section: Effect Of Treatments On Weed Density and Biomass Weed Contrmentioning

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On-Farm Evaluation of Conservation Agriculture Practice on Weed Control and Yield of Wheat in Northern Bangladesh

Hossain

Begum

Bell

2020

Current Research in Agricultural Sciences

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“…The result depicted different conclusion in comparison to previous studies (Bajracharya et al, 1998; Zheng et al, 2018). The difference may be induced by fertilization and maize root exudations (Nafi et al, 2020; Wang et al, 2017). In current study, organic fertilizer and chemical fertilizer was applied simultaneously, and root exudations of maize increased with maize growth, likely increasing SOC.…”

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Temporal variation of soil erosion resistance on sloping farmland during the growth stages of maize (Zea mays L.)

Zheng

et al. 2021

Hydrological Processes

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Maize growth has great effects on soil properties and thus likely induces the changes in soil erosion resistance on sloping farmland. However, temporal variation of soil erosion resistance during the growth stages of maize is still unclear in the mountainous yellow soil area where maize is the dominant crop. In this study, four maize plots (MP) and four bare land plots (CK) were conducted to investigate soil erosion resistance, and multiple indicators of soil erosion resistance were measured including the total soil antiscourability (TAS), mean weight diameter (MWD), soil erodibility K factor and soil shear strength (SH). A comprehensive soil erosion resistance index (CSERI) was employed to quantify the temporal variation of soil erosion resistance during the growth stages of maize (seedling stage, SS; jointing stage, JS; tasselling stage, TS; maturing stage, MS).The results showed that TAS, MWD, SH increased significantly with maize growth and SH decreased when at MS. But K factor decreased significantly over time. CSERI increased significantly during the growth stages of maize and the CSERI of JS, TS, MS increased on average by 74.72, 180.68 and 234.57% than that of SS. Compared to CK, CSERI of MP increased by 49.90, 66.82, 55.60 and 38.61% during the growth stages of maize. The temporal variation of soil erosion resistance was closely related to the changes in maize cover, maize roots and soil organic carbon. The findings demonstrated that it is necessary to consider the temporal variation of soil erosion resistance in the mountainous yellow soil area.

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“…Several researchers [14,32,33] unanimously agreed on the importance of soil cover and a consequent rate on maize productivity. Comparing the treatments, [26] found that isohypse tillage combined with crop residue management improved soil nutrient stocks in upslope sites, Eutric Plinthosol, upslope in Burkina and Plinthic Lixisol, upslope in Benin. They report that mulching improves soil structure through high biological activity under mulch and the decomposition of the mulch increases the cation exchange capacity and water retention capacity of the soil and improves soil nutrient stocks.…”

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“…Traitments accelerating more rapidly the mineralization of organic matter [26] due to the relatively high temperature. On the other hand, from [27] and [28] results, no-tillage maize cultivation and plots with mulch had a positive influence on: soil moisture conservation, water infiltration, soil temperature regulation and high soil compaction.…”

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Impact of Tillage and Vegetative Mulch on Growth and Yield of Maize under Ferralitic Soil Conditions in Southern Benin

Agonvinon

Kouelo

Akplo

et al. 2020

IJPSS

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Aims: Crop production is exposed to climate change phenomenon resulting in change in rainfall amount and long drought spells. Good conservation practices are important in yield improvement. This study aims to assess the effect of tillage and vegetative mulch on maize growth rate, yield and harvest index in ferralitic soil of southern Benin. Study Design: The complete randomized block design (CRBD) with 4 repetitions was implemented. Place and Duration of Study: The experimental site is located at Allada, in southern Benin, and conducted between May 2017 and July 2017. Methodology: During this study, two factors were tested (Tillage and mulch) and 6 treatments have been obtained of combination of two factors level (No-tillage, tillage and 0%, 50%, 75% mulch). The growth parameters, yield parameters and harvest index were determined. Results: The results indicated that tillage and mulching significantly influenced the growth rate, leaf surface and leaf number of maize plants. Tillage increased to 54% the grain yield compared to no tillage whereas 50% and 75% mulch promoted the highest grain yield. Considering the combination of tillage and mulching, LM50 (Tillage + 50% mulch) and LM75 (Tillage + 75% mulch) treatments resulted in about 85% increase of grain yield compared to direct seeding without mulch. Conclusion: These results reflect the importance of soil cover in improving of maize productivity.

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Interactive effects of conservation tillage, residue management, and nitrogen fertilizer application on soil properties under maize-cotton rotation system on highly weathered soils of West Africa

Cited by 32 publications

References 60 publications

On-Farm Evaluation of Conservation Agriculture Practice on Weed Control and Yield of Wheat in Northern Bangladesh

On-Farm Evaluation of Conservation Agriculture Practice on Weed Control and Yield of Wheat in Northern Bangladesh

Temporal variation of soil erosion resistance on sloping farmland during the growth stages of maize (Zea mays L.)

Impact of Tillage and Vegetative Mulch on Growth and Yield of Maize under Ferralitic Soil Conditions in Southern Benin

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