Do cover crops modify the structure of soil nematodes under banana fields? [PDF]
, 2011 The introduction of cover crops in banana fields develops in Martinique within the context of more sustainable cropping systems. To assess changes in nematode communities, we compared the use of living mulch of grass (Paspalum notatum) and legumes ...
Chabrier, Christian +4 more
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Potential economic, environmental benefits of narrow strip intercropping [PDF]
, 1995 Since its establishment in 1989, the Cropping Systems interdisciplinary research issue team has worked to develop a cropping system that is more environmentally sustainable than cur rent cropping approaches but just as favorable economically.
Cruse, Richard +3 more
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The economic sustainability of cropping systems in Indian Punjab: A farmers' perspective [PDF]
Food for all continues to be a key issue, especially in the developing world where every fifth person is chronically undernourished. India, a fast growing developing country has also experienced serious food shortages for example in the mid 1960s. Punjab,
Litten-Brown, Jennie +2 more
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Production of primary biomass and sequestration of carbon with a high water efficiency : the comparative advantages of DMC cropping systems technology [PDF]
, 2010 Whatever the cropping system adopted, bioclimatic conditions as sun radiation, temperature and rainfall, (spatial and temporal variability ) are soundly affecting crop photosynthetic activity and biomass production.
Forest, Francis +2 more
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OPTIMUM SOIL QUALITY ATTRIBUTE LEVELS AND VALUES [PDF]
We develop a dynamic optimal cropping systems model for the northern Great Plains, taking into account the impact of the system on soil quality attributes organic and inorganic carbon.
Lerohl, Mel L. +2 more
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FORECASTING YIELD AND PROFITABILITY OF MAIZE CROPPING SYSTEM USING SIMULATION MODELS IN UASIN GISHU, KENYA [PDF]
Simulation models have been used successfully to forecast productivity of cropping systems under various weather, management and policy scenarios. These models have helped farmers make efficient resource allocation decisions. However, in Kenya simulation
Mapelu, M.Z. +3 more
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EXAMINING EFFICIENCY UNDER MULTI-CROPPING SYSTEMS [PDF]
This paper computes overall efficiency for 64 farmers practicing multi-cropping system in Ekiti State of Nigeria. These are decomposed into pure technical efficiency and scale efficiency.
Ajibefun, Igbekele A. +2 more
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Utilizing Organic Agri-Waste for Enhanced Soil Physicochemical and Biological Properties in Oilseeds Cropping System. [PDF]
ACS OmegaPandey SK +3 more
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FARMER EDUCATION AND ADOPTION OF SLASH AND BURN AGRICULTURE [PDF]
Education can play a critical role in moving farmers in developing countries away from environmentally harmful slash and burn agriculture. The present research examines the extent to which extension education can promote adoption of cropping systems ...
Aquach, Emmanuel +3 more
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Insights into ALS-inhibiting herbicide resistance in Poa annua in an arable cropping system. [PDF]
Pest Manag SciVijaya Bhaskar AV +5 more
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