The Role Of Legumes In Conservation Tillage Systems

Bijdragen over de betekenis van vlinderbloemigen als germoplasma-bron, als stikstofbron, in relatie tot insekten en ziekten, in de teeltpraktijk, bij onkruidbestrijding, bij bodemerosie en in economische zin A compilation of articles on legumes as germplasm resources, legumes as nitrogen source, legumes and insects and diseases, legumes and cropping practices, legumes and weed control, legumes and erosion and the economics of legumes in crop rotation

Cover crops slow erosion, improve soil, smother weeds, enhance nutrient and moisture availability, help control many pests and bring a host of other benefits to your farm. At the same time, they can reduce costs, increase profits and even create new sources of income. You¿ll reap dividends on your cover crop investments for years, since their benefits accumulate over the long term. This book will help you find which ones are right for you. Captures farmer and other research results from the past ten years. The authors verified the info. from the 2nd ed., added new results and updated farmer profiles and research data, and added 2 chap. Includes maps and charts, detailed narratives about individual cover crop species, and chap. about aspects of cover cropping.