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Testing of Roller-Crimper-and-Undercutting-Blade-Equipped Prototype for Plants Termination
AgriEngineering, 2023 The use of roller crimpers to terminate plants and obtain a natural mulch before cash crop establishment has been identified as a valid and sustainable approach to control weeds.
Christian Frasconi +2 more
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AgriEngineeringViticulture, a key economic activity in the Mediterranean area, is facing several challenges including soil degradation. Among the sustainable practices available, the management of cover crops in vineyard inter-rows using a roller crimper to create dead
Christian Frasconi +2 more
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Terminating Cover Crops Effectively for Weed Suppression
EDIS, 2021 When utilizing cover crops for weed suppression, one important consideration is effective termination before planting the main crop. A major issue with improper termination is that the cover crop can become problematic and compete with the main crop ...
Pratap Devkota +2 more
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INFLUENCE OF TIMES AND METHODS OF BLACK OAT MANAGEMENT ON CORN DEVELOPMENT AND YIELD [PDF]
Engenharia Agrícola, 2022 This study aimed to evaluate the influence of management times and methods of black oat straw on corn crop development and yield under a no-tillage system for two crop seasons. A randomized block design was used with twelve treatments. They were arranged
Maicon Sgarbossa +4 more
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Effectiveness of Cover Crop Termination Methods on No-Till Cantaloupe
Agriculture, 2022 In a no-till system, there are many different methods available for terminating cover crops. Mechanical termination, utilizing rolling and crimping technology, is one method that injures the plant without cutting the stems.
Ted S. Kornecki, Corey M. Kichler
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Soil Microbial Response to Cover Crop Termination Methods under Two Water Levels
Agronomy, 2022 Cover crops (CC) promote soil health, but the termination method can condition the benefits for soil microorganisms. In a greenhouse experiment, we evaluated the legacy effects of four common CC termination methods on mycorrhization, soil microbial ...
Nelly Centurión +6 more
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Influence of Cover Crop Termination on Ground Dwelling Arthropods in Organic Vegetable Systems
Insects, 2020 A key aspect in cover crop management is termination before the cash crop is planted. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of termination methods on ground-dwelling arthropods.
Laura Depalo +6 more
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How Much Impact Has the Cover Crop Mulch in Mitigating Soil Compaction?—A Field Study in North Italy
Agronomy, 2023 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
Marco Benetti +5 more
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Equipment Development for Small and Urban Conservation Farming Systems
Agriculture, 2020 The number of local small farms in the USA is on the rise due to a consumer demand for locally grown produce such as tomatoes. These farms often use small walk-behind tractors, but most field activities are still performed by hand requiring heavy ...
Ted S. Kornecki, Manuel R. Reyes
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Rhizospheric Microbiome Responses to Cover Crop Suppression Methods
Agronomy, 2022 Although winter cover crops (WCCs) have demonstrated positive effects on soil properties, relatively little is known about the responses of the soil and plant microbiomes to the introduction of WCCs and their associated management.
Marianela E. Morales +5 more
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