Review: Soil compaction and controlled traffic farming in arable and grass cropping systems

Antille, Diogenes L.; Peets, Sven; Galambošová, Jana; Botta, Guido Fernando; Rataj, V.; Macák, M.; Tullberg, J. N.; Chamen, W. C. T.; White, David; Misiewicz, Paula A; Hargreaves, P.; Bienvenido, J.F.; Godwin, R. J.

doi:10.15159/ar.19.133

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“…On average, tillage machineinduced compaction led to a 34% decrease in maize GMY in medium-textured soils and a 15% decrease in fine-textured soils (Obour and Ugarte, 2021). Although no significant effect on grain yield was observed in mechanized tillage-induced compacted clays (Keller et al, 2013), there was a 50% reduction in grain yield in heavily mechanized compacted sandy loam soil (Antille et al, 2019), as well as in both clay and loam soil (Adejumo et al, 2016)]. According to (Voorhees et al, 1989), there was an 18% decrease in maize yield for every 0.1 Mg m -3 increase in bulk density above 1.3 Mg m-3 in tillage-induced compacted soils with 30-40% clay content.…”

Section: Impact Of Tillage-induced Compaction On Maize Grain Yieldmentioning

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Soil Compaction Induced by Different Tillage Systems and its Impact on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea Mays L.)

Nassir,

Mishall,

mohammed

2024

UTJagr

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Maize (Zea Mays L.) cultivation faces challenges from mechanized tillage-induced compaction, impacting soil physical properties crucial for growth. This compaction, stemming from machinery-soil interactions during tillage, alters bulk density, root penetration resistance, and water infiltration rates. Tractive tires play a central role in this process. The chapter explores the intricate relationship, emphasizing its adverse effects on maize root development, nutrient availability, and overall grain yield. While studies report significant yield reductions under severe compaction, a universally agreed-upon critical level remains elusive, necessitating further research into dynamic soil factors influencing maize productivity. This insight informs strategies for optimizing cultivation practices amid mechanized tillage challenges. Soil compaction, a critical concern in maize cultivation, profoundly impacts plant growth. Mechanized tillage-induced compaction alters soil properties, affecting bulk density, root penetration, and water movement. Compacted soil restricts air and water availability, hindering root respiration and nutrient uptake. This multifaceted constraint leads to poor seed germination, reduced yields, and increased vulnerability to root diseases. Mitigation strategies include low tillage machine loads, precision agriculture, conservation tillage, bioturbation, and deep tillage. While some compaction may benefit water retention, excessive levels pose risks. A holistic approach involves soil assessments, controlled traffic farming, cover crops, mechanical aeration, optimized equipment design, and ongoing monitoring. Education and adaptive practices are crucial for sustainable soil compaction management.

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Soil Compaction Induced by Different Tillage Systems and its Impact on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea Mays L.)

Nassir,

Mishall,

mohammed

2024

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“…En cualquier caso, el tráfico de maquinaria puede reducir el rendimiento del cultivo al producir una condición mecánica del suelo fuertemente compactada que perjudica el crecimiento de las plantas. Además, la carga por rueda está directamente relacionada con la compactación del subsuelo (Antille et al, 2019).…”

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Cuantificación de los efectos del tráfico de la maquinaria agrícola sobre el suelo y el rendimiento del cultivo de girasol (Helianthus annuus L.)

Botta,

Romay,

Rivero

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La germinación de semillas y la producción de cultivos dependen del sistema de siembra, las condiciones mecánicas y el contenido de agua del suelo. El objetivo principal de este trabajo fue cuantificar los efectos del tráfico agrícola sobre la compactación del suelo, la emergencia y el rendimiento del girasol (Helianthus annuus L.) en dos condiciones de suelo: no-labranza (NL) y labranza convencional (LC). El ensayo se localizó en el oeste de la región pampeana durante tres años sobre suelo Hapludol Entico. Los parámetros medidos fueron: (1) emergencia de semillas, (2) densidad aparente seca, (3) índice de cono, (4) infiltración de agua y (5) rendimiento del cultivo. Los principales resultados mostraron que la emergencia fue 17,3 % más temprana en LC que NL y los valores de índice de cono y densidad aparente fueron menores para el suelo en LC hasta los 450 mm. Los rendimientos promedios fueron de 3,23 ton ha-1 y 1,99 ton ha-1 para LC y NL, respectivamente. La principal conclusión es que el suelo bajo LC posee bajos niveles de compactación hasta los 150 mm, esto resultó en un mayor número de brotes de plantas logrando una distribución del cultivo más uniforme que NL.

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“…This phenomenon occurs when the load transmitted by vehicles applied a higher stress than the soil bearing capacity, which involves plastic soil deformation [3]. Different approaches can be used to mitigate soil compaction effects on soil and plant growth, such as enhancing soil bearing capacity [4], decreasing soil stress [5] or reducing the trafficked area [6]. During forestry operations, the use of brush mats as a soil protective layer was frequently adopted to decrease compaction and improve trafficability [7].…”

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How Much Impact Has the Cover Crop Mulch in Mitigating Soil Compaction?—A Field Study in North Italy

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Soil compaction was largely studied in different scenarios with laboratory and field scale experiments, with various soil conditions and traffic intensities. However, a detailed analysis to better understand the protective role of plant residues or cover crop mulch is still required. A field test was conducted in Northeast Italy aiming to fill this gap. Rye was chosen as a winter cover crop, and growth on a controlled traffic random block experimental field. Four different cover crop mulch treatments were compared to study the effects of root systems: roller crimper, flail mower, bare soil control and harvested biomass control. Four different traffic intensities were used to evaluate the multiple passages with 0, 1, 3, 5 traffic events. During traffic events, the mean normal stress was measured. Penetration resistance was then evaluated after trafficking and soil samples were collected. The obtained results showed a 19.3% cone index increase in bare soil compared to flail mower treatment after the first traffic event, while low differences were found in harvested biomass bulk density during the first and third traffic events. Moreover, mean normal stress increased 16.5% on harvested biomass treatment compared to the flail mower. These findings highlight that the cover crop maintains a lower soil penetration resistance during compaction events, helping the subsequent field operations. Furthermore, roller crimper and flail mower cover crop termination impact soil bearing capacity differently due to different soil moisture content. However, the results showed a low contribution of cover crop mulch on mitigating soil compaction effects during the experiment.

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Review: Soil compaction and controlled traffic farming in arable and grass cropping systems

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Soil Compaction Induced by Different Tillage Systems and its Impact on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea Mays L.)

Soil Compaction Induced by Different Tillage Systems and its Impact on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea Mays L.)

Cuantificación de los efectos del tráfico de la maquinaria agrícola sobre el suelo y el rendimiento del cultivo de girasol (Helianthus annuus L.)

How Much Impact Has the Cover Crop Mulch in Mitigating Soil Compaction?—A Field Study in North Italy

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