Visual Soil Structure Effects of Tillage and Corn Stover Harvest in Iowa
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Corn stover harvest and tillage impacts on near-surface soil physical quality
Excessive harvest of corn (Zea mays L.) stover for ethanol production has raised concerns regarding negative consequences on soil physical quality. Our objective was to quantify the impact of two tillage practices and three levels of corn stover harvest on near-surface soil physical quality through the Least Limiting Water Range (LLWR). We evaluated no harvest, moderate and high stover harvest ...
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