Managing Cover Crops for Improved Soil Health
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This publication aims to help growers and researchers understand the role of cover crops in improving soil health. The document provides recommendations on managing describes benefits growing crops. Written by R. Seepaul, S. George, J. Love, D. W. Wright, C. Mackowiak, A. Blount, published UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised January 2023.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: EDIS
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2576-0009']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ag277-2023