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Resource Conservation Practices: Tillage Management and Soil Organic Matter
Agriculture and Environment Extension Publications
Extension Number
PM 1901I
Description
It has been well documented that increased tillage can reduce soil organic matter in topsoil. Learn what soil organic matter is; the importance of surface residue, tillage effect, and quality conservation systems; and the benefits of organic matter for improving soil quality.
Series Title
Resource Conservation Practices
Publication Date:
4-1-2005
Publisher:
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Keywords:
- Crops,
- Soil Management and Fertility,
- Agronomy
Disciplines:
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Citation Information
Mahdi Al-Kaisi and Mark A. Licht. "Resource Conservation Practices: Tillage Management and Soil Organic Matter" Ames, IA(2005) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/mark-licht/132/