The Impact of Rye Cover Crops on Weeds, Insects, and Diseases in Snap Bean Cropping Systems

Bottenberg, Harry; Masiunas, John B.; Eastman, C. E.; Eastburn, Darin M.

doi:10.1300/j064v09n02_09

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“…Rye cover crops also may lead to reduced pest densities via the resource concentration, enemies hypotheses mentioned in the Introduction, or both, although little knowledge exists on the impact of this system on insects. In the only such study of which we are aware, Bottenberg et al (1997) found that a winter rye cover crop planted ahead of snap beans in Illinois led to lower densities of potato leafhoppers and thrips than did plots with conventional tillage. In a somewhat similar study, a cover cropping system consisting of spring-seeded rye, oats, peas, and hairy vetch led to increased trap catches of the weed seed feeding ground beetle Harpalus pennsylvanicus De Geer, over those found in monoculture soybean (Ward et al 2011).…”

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Response of Soybean Insects to an Autumn-Seeded Rye Cover Crop

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“…The perennial weeds likely established late in 1996 season after weed removal stopped. Perennial sowthistle has also been common in other reduced tillage vegetable experiments (Bottenberg et al, 1998). In the OW study, the CT treatment had more velvetleaf, common purslane, Amaranthus sp., and total weeds between pepper rows than all other treatments ( Table 1).…”

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“…Soil temperatures also are closely linked to moisture (Bottenberg et al, 1998). Generally drier soils are warmer than wet soils (Brady and Weil, 1996).…”

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“…Cultural practices that reduce this competition must be identified. Strip tillage within the vegetable row may minimize this competition while limiting soil disturbance (Bottenberg et al, 1998). Strip tillage creates a favorable soil environment for crop production and separates the vegetable crop from the immediate growing area of the living mulch (Akobundu and Okigbo, 1984;Hoyt and Walgenbach, 1995).…”

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The Use of Living Mulches for Weed Management in Hot Pepper and Okra

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2000

Journal of Sustainable Agriculture

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The study evaluated white clover (Trifolium rapens), red clover (T. pratencis), perennial ryegrass (Lolium pratense) and canola (Brassica napus) as living mulches for weed management in hot pepper (Capsicum annum) and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). Perennial ryegrass and white clover provided the best weed control. Weed control was similar when living mulches were newly planted in the spring (NP) or in the previous year and overwintered (OW). In the NP treatment, weeds were suppressed similarly both in the tilled crop rows and within the mulch. Yields of okra and hot pepper were greatest in the conventional tillage (CT). Mowing of living mulches improved hot pepper yields in red clover but not okra yields.

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“…Bottenberg et al found a significantly higher population of lady beetles as well as damsel bugs in rye plots inter-seeded with red clover than those without [87]. The researchers also found, however, that plots with red clover experienced the most leaf damage.…”

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Expanding Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) Usage in the Corn–Soy–Wheat Rotation

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Abstract:A common agronomic recommendation is under-seeding red clover to wheat in the corn-soy-wheat rotation. As a leguminous cover crop, red clover boosts agro-ecological resilience and productivity through nitrogen fixation, as well as non-nitrogen-related contributions, such as soil temperature and moisture regulation; reduction of erosion, runoff, and leaching; weed suppression; and interruption of pest and disease cycles. The objective of this paper is to propose a system that extends red clover usage into the corn phase of the corn-soy-wheat rotation as a living mulch. The system incorporates strip-tillage, strip-mowing, as well as banded herbicide and fertilizer application in order to maximize productivity and minimize competition. We analyzed the feasibility of this proposal by examining red clover's adequacy for the proposed system in comparison with other broadleaf, leguminous cover crops, and assessed potential agro-ecological benefits. We considered logistical components of the proposition, including the use of strip-tillage, the application of precision technology, as well as the opportunity for further technological developments. We found that the proposed system has potential to increase agro-ecological sustainability, resilience, and the overall productivity of this three-year rotation. Thus, this easily-implemented practice should be formally studied. OPEN ACCESSSustainability 2015, 7 15488

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The Impact of Rye Cover Crops on Weeds, Insects, and Diseases in Snap Bean Cropping Systems

Cited by 31 publications

References 38 publications

Response of Soybean Insects to an Autumn-Seeded Rye Cover Crop

Response of Soybean Insects to an Autumn-Seeded Rye Cover Crop

The Use of Living Mulches for Weed Management in Hot Pepper and Okra

Expanding Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) Usage in the Corn–Soy–Wheat Rotation

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