Conservation tillage or plastic film mulching? A comprehensive global meta-analysis based on maize yield and nitrogen use efficiency

Zhang, Kaiping; Li, Yufei; Wei, Huihui; Zhang, Li; Li, Fengmin; Zhang, Feng

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154869

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SD = X \times CV

, where X is the mean. Otherwise, SD was estimated as 10% of the mean (Zhang et al., 2022).…”

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confidence: 99%

Effect of soil management practice on soil phosphorus dynamics: A meta‐analysis

Zhao,

Hao,

Liu

et al. 2023

Soil Use and Management

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Soil phosphorus (P) is pivotal for crop health and growth. We collated a dataset spanning 65 studies from 19 countries to quantify the effects of both natural and anthropogenic factors on P dynamics (dataset provided). Our meta‐analysis encompassed five variables: the type of fertilizer (chemical or organic fertilizer), tillage practices (tillage or no‐till), land use (cultivated or forest), soil texture (either loam soil or sandy loam soil), and soil depth (surface or subsurface). The interplay between soil management strategies, especially those encompassing fertilizer application and tillage, and soil phosphorus dynamics is well established. Our quantitative data suggests the use of organic fertilizers relates to a significant 82% increase in soil Olsen‐P content. Additionally, while the no‐till method has resulted in only a slight 1.6% increase in Total‐P, it has brought about a remarkable 60% increase in organic phosphorus, especially NaHCO3‐Po, in contrast to conventionally tilled soils. Further, we found that the concentrations of Total‐P and Olsen‐P in surface loam soils is elevated, being 24.8% and 1023.6% higher, respectively, compared to subsurface loam soils. In sandy loam soils, these values are 35.3% and 872.2% higher, respectively. These meta‐analysis data highlight how soil management practices can cause variation in P species in soil. They not only underscore potential strategies for refined phosphorus use in diverse farming contexts but also pave the way for further research focusing on agricultural P management.

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“…(2015)

SD = X \times CV

, where X is the mean. Otherwise, SD was estimated as 10% of the mean (Zhang et al., 2022).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of soil management practice on soil phosphorus dynamics: A meta‐analysis

Zhao,

Hao,

Liu

et al. 2023

Soil Use and Management

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“…The dried samples were pulverized with a plant powder sampler and sealed through a 0.35 mm sieve for storage. The samples were used for the determination of crude fiber (CF), crude ash (Ash), and crude fat according to Pearsons et al [19] and total nitrogen (TN), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), and acid detergent fiber (ADF) content via Kjeldahl nitrogen determination, the salicylic acid colorimetric method, the indotrione colorimetric method, and Van's cellulose content determination method [20,21].…”

Section: Plant Sample and Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of Different Tillage and Residue Retention Measures on Silage Maize Yield and Quality and Soil Phosphorus in Karst Areas

Wang,

Ren,

Yang

et al. 2023

Agronomy

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Soil phosphorus (P) limitation in karst areas has severely constrained soil quality and land productivity. To enhance silage maize yield and quality and alleviate and/or balance the low phosphorus availability in the karst areas of China, the experiment investigated the effects of different tillage and residue retention practices on silage maize yield and quality and soil phosphorus in this region. The treatment set included: conventional tillage (CT), conventional tillage and root stubble retention (CTH), conventional tillage and mulch (CTM), conventional tillage and crushing and incorporation of hairy vetch by tillage (CTR), no tillage (NT), no tillage and root stubble retention (NTH), no tillage and mulch (NTM), and no tillage and living mulch (NTLM). The results showed that CTM, NTM, CTR, and NTLM significantly increased the height and LAI of silage maize compared with the CT, NT, and NTH treatments. CTM, CTR, and NTM significantly enhanced maize yield. Compared with conventional tillage, not tilling had a more pronounced improvement in silage quality, whereas residue retention hardly affected corn quality. In addition, although not tilling does not significantly increase acid phosphatase activity, it appeared to be advantageous in increasing soil microbial phosphorus and available phosphorus content when combined with cover crop measures. Ultimately, we concluded that NTM and NTLM are beneficial for silage maize yield and quality and soil phosphorus content in karst areas and verified the advantages of combining no tillage and residue retention practices for silage maize production and soil phosphorus improvement in the karst areas of China.

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“…This may require the farmer to invest in practical training and introduction to the use of agricultural machinery, and even learn the basic concepts of calculation to effectively operate, implement, and operate agricultural systems. Sometimes, these steps can be time consuming, difficult, stressful, or even inadequate [81,82].…”

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Assessment of Smart Mechatronics Applications in Agriculture: A Review

Amertet,

Gebresenbet,

Alwan

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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Smart mechatronics systems in agriculture can be traced back to the mid-1980s, when research into automated fruit harvesting systems began in Japan, Europe, and the United States. Impressive advances have been made since then in developing systems for use in modern agriculture. The aim of this study was to review smart mechatronics applications introduced in agriculture to date, and the different areas of the sector in which they are being employed. Various literature search approaches were used to obtain an overview of the current state-of-the-art, benefits, and drawbacks of smart mechatronics systems. Smart mechatronics modules and various networks applied in the processing of agricultural products were examined. Finally, relationships in the data retrieved were tested using a one-way analysis of variance on keywords and sources. The review revealed limited use of sophisticated mechatronics in the agricultural industry in practice at a time of falling production rates and a dramatic decline in the reliability of the global food supply. Smart mechatronics systems could be used in different agricultural enterprises to overcome these issues.

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Conservation tillage or plastic film mulching? A comprehensive global meta-analysis based on maize yield and nitrogen use efficiency

Cited by 35 publications

References 75 publications

Effect of soil management practice on soil phosphorus dynamics: A meta‐analysis

Effect of soil management practice on soil phosphorus dynamics: A meta‐analysis

Effects of Different Tillage and Residue Retention Measures on Silage Maize Yield and Quality and Soil Phosphorus in Karst Areas

Assessment of Smart Mechatronics Applications in Agriculture: A Review

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