Article
Crop Residue Effects on Surface Radiation and Energy Balance - Review
Theoretical and Applied Climatology
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
3-1-1996
DOI
10.1007/BF00863556
Abstract
Crop residues alter the surface properties of soils. Both shortwave albedo and longwave emissivity are affected. These are linked to an effect of residue on surface evaporation and water content. Water content influences soil physical properties and surface energy partitioning. In summary, crop residue acts to soil as clothing acts to skin. Compared to bare soil, crop residues can reduce extremes of heat and mass fluxes at the soil surface. Managing crop residues can result in more favorable agronomic soil conditions. This paper reviews research results of the quantity, quality, architecture, and surface distribution of crop residues on soil surface radiation and energy balances, soil water content, and soil temperature.
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Language
en
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application/pdf
Citation Information
R. Horton, K. L. Bristow, G. J. Kluitenberg and T. J. Sauer. "Crop Residue Effects on Surface Radiation and Energy Balance - Review" Theoretical and Applied Climatology Vol. 54 Iss. 1-2 (1996) p. 27 - 37 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/robert-horton/97/
This article is published as Horton, Robert, Keith L. Bristow, G. J. Kluitenberg, and T. J. Sauer. "Crop residue effects on surface radiation and energy balance." Theoretical and Applied Climatology 54, no. 1-2 (1996): 27-37. doi: 10.1007/BF00863556.