Presentation
Fall-planted spring oats: A low risk cover crop to reduce erosion following soybeans
Cover crops for clean water : the proceedings of an international conference, West Tennessee Experiment Station
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Disciplines
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
1-1-1991
Conference Title
Cover crops for clean water
Conference Date
April 9-11, 1991
Geolocation
(35.6145169, -88.81394690000002)
Abstract
Soil erosion during a com-soybean [Zea mays L.; Glycine max (L.) Merr.] rotation is often greater than during continuous com ( 1, 3 ). Loss of residue cover following soybean harvest exposes soil to direct impact of raindrops. This, coupled with a deterioration in aggregate stability associated with soybean cropping, results in dispersion and transport of soil particles (2). Water infiltration decreases as dispersed particles clog water-conducting pores; consequently, runoff increases. The cumulative effect of these processes is accelerated soil erosion. Use of a cover crop following soybeans might reduce erosion.
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Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Steven J. Corak, Thomas C. Kaspar and Robert Horton. "Fall-planted spring oats: A low risk cover crop to reduce erosion following soybeans" Jackson, TennesseeCover crops for clean water : the proceedings of an international conference, West Tennessee Experiment Station (1991) p. 115 - 117 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/robert-horton/87/
This proceeding was published as Corak, S. J., T. C. Kaspar, and R. Horton. 1991. Fall-planted spring oats: A low risk cover crop to reduce erosion following soybeans. Cover crops for clean water : the proceedings of an international conference, West Tennessee Experiment Station, April 9-11, 1991, Jackson, Tennessee.