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Influence of Management Systems and Cover Crops on Soil Physical Conditions 1
Author(s) -
Ram Dip N.,
Zwerman P. J.
Publication year - 1960
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1960.00021962005200080016x
Subject(s) - agronomy , environmental science , bulk density , organic matter , cover crop , soil organic matter , growing season , water content , moisture , soil science , soil water , agroforestry , chemistry , biology , ecology , geology , organic chemistry , geotechnical engineering
Synopsis High organic matter return resulted in an increase of soil aggregation of 30% or more. It also resulted in a decrease of bulk density from 1.3 to 1.1. High organic matter systems retained more soil moisture and soil physical condition tended to fluctuate less throughout the season.