Influence of conservation tillage and rotation length on potato productivity, tuber disease and soil quality parameters on a fine sandy loam in eastern Canada

Carter, M.R; Sanderson, J. B.

doi:10.1016/s0167-1987(01)00224-0

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“…Since its inception as a field trial in 1994, potatoes under the 3-yr minimum tillage management scheme have yielded similarly to the conventional system of production (Carter and Sanderson 2001). In addition, minimum tillage has required fewer tillage inputs while providing increased conservation of the soil resource (Carter and Sanderson 2001).…”

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“…In addition, minimum tillage has required fewer tillage inputs while providing increased conservation of the soil resource (Carter and Sanderson 2001).…”

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“…The replicated experiment was designed to assess the effect of minimum tillage in 2-and 3-yr potato rotations. Specific details regarding the establishment and maintenance of this field trial are reported in Carter and Sanderson (2001). Briefly, the 2-yr rotation crops were spring barley and potato (cv.…”

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“…Seed-bed preparation for the potato phase consisted of either conventional tillage mouldboard ploughing in the autumn, prior to the potato year, followed by two or more passes with a disc and harrow in the spring, or alternatively, minimum tillage operations that involved one-pass of a chisel plough in the spring. Management of barley and red clover rotation phases was as described in Carter and Sanderson (2001).…”

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“…In the fifth year following the establishment of the field trial, reduced levels of stem canker and black scurf (caused by R. solani) were found in plants grown in 3-yr rotations under minimum tillage (Carter and Sanderson 2001 …”

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Influence of crop rotation and conservation tillage practices on the severity of soil-borne potato diseases in temperate humid agriculture

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Can. J. Soil. Sci.

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. 2004. Influence of crop rotation and conservation tillage practices on the severity of soil-borne potato diseases in temperate humid agriculture. Can. J. Soil Sci. 84: 397-402. A field trial was established in 1994 in Prince Edward Island, Canada, to determine the effects of 2-and 3-year crop rotations, with either conventional or minimum tillage treatments, on the severity of potato diseases caused by soil-borne pathogens. The 2-yr rotation consisted of spring barley and potato (cv. Russet Burbank) and the 3-yr rotation was barley (undersown with red clover), red clover and potato. In the potato years only, the main plots were split to examine conventional and minimum tillage (sub-plot) treatments. Potato diseases were assessed during the period 2000-2002, 6-8 yr after the initial establishment of the field trial. In each year of the study, potato plants grown in 3-yr rotations developed significantly (P = 0.05) lower levels of stem and stolon canker and black scurf (Rhizoctonia solani) compared with those from 2-yr rotations. Overall, rotation duration (not tillage type) was the main factor contributing to reduction of disease caused by R. solani. The severity of silver scurf (Helminthosporium solani) was significantly (P = 0.05) lower in tubers from plots managed in 3-yr rotations under minimum tillage practices in 2000, significantly higher in plots managed with minimum tillage in 2001, and unaffected by treatment in 2002. The severity of dry rot (Fusarium spp.) was significantly (P = 0.05) lower in tubers from plots managed with 3-yr rotations under minimum tillage practices in 2000, but was unaffected by either tillage regime in 2001 and 2002. The severity of common scab (Streptomyces scabiei) was low and not influenced by tillage or rotation in any year of study. In summary, a 3-yr crop rotation combined with minimum tillage reduced potato diseases caused by R. solani and did not affect disease caused by other soil-borne pathogens. From a crop health perspective, there appear to be no constraints to the use of minimum tillage practices in association with 3-yr rotations in potato production in regions of temperate humid agriculture. ) ne s'est guère manifestée pendant l'étude et n'a pas été affectée par la méthode de travail du sol ni la durée de l'assolement. En résumé, un assolement de trois ans combiné au travail réduit du sol atténue les dommages que R. solani cause aux pommes de terre sans que ceux attribuables à d'autres agents pathogènes telluriques soient affectés. Du point de vue phytosanitaire, rien ne semble interdire un travail minimum du sol avec les assolements de trois ans pour la culture de la pomme de terre dans les régions à climat tempéré humide. For personal use only.

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“…In addition, minimum tillage has required fewer tillage inputs while providing increased conservation of the soil resource (Carter and Sanderson 2001).…”

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confidence: 99%

Section: Field Trial Establishmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Field Trial Establishmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Economic effect of fall vs. spring plowing of forage on following potato production in Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Nyiraneza

Jiang

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Agrosystems Geosci & Env

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Fall plowing of forage in a typical barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)–forage–potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) rotation in Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada has led to negative environmental impacts, including soil erosion and nitrate leaching to groundwater. Data from five locations in PEI during 2009–2016 were assessed to determine the effects of delaying plow‐down of forage from early and late fall to spring on economic returns and risk of returns trade‐offs for potato producers. Factors related to fall or spring plowing such as soil erosion, nitrate leaching, planting date, effect on weeds, insects and diseases, potato harvest loss, and labor constraints were quantified. Potato yields were the same for fall and spring plowing; however, combined data for the five experiments showed late fall plowing was preferred over spring plowing for risk‐averse or neutral potato growers. Risk neutral farmers would require receiving between CAN$229 and $836 ha−1 yr−1, depending on yield loss for spring plowing due to delayed seeding, to be indifferent between fall and spring plowing options. Risk‐averse farmers at all levels of risk aversion would require being paid more than $600 ha−1 yr−1 to be indifferent between fall and spring tillage when 4–6% of yield loss for spring plowing due to delayed planting is assumed. Although spring tillage provides reductions in the risk of soil erosion and nitrate leaching, it also affects production risk and uncertainty. Therefore, we recommend farmers plow forage as late as possible in the autumn and replace it with other conservation tillage practices.

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Yield and quality of three potato cultivars under series of nitrogen rates

Zaeen

Sharma

Jasim

et al. 2020

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Undesirable growth of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) crop under an excessive N fertilizer application is the main obstacle presently. This research was conducted to investigate the response of different potato cultivars; Russet Burbank, Shepody, and Superior, and its qualitative characteristics under a series of N rates. Six rates of N fertilization (0–280 kg ha−1) were applied on 11 sites in a randomized complete block design, with four replications. Sites with ≥30 g kg−1 of soil organic matter (OM) produced total tuber yield, marketable yield, and tuber weight per plant 39.5, 45.2, and 54.9%, respectively, higher than sites with ≤30 g kg−1 of OM. Tubers specific gravity increased by 0.18% in the sites with ≥30 g kg−1 of OM. The total tuber yield for the three cultivars was maximized at 168 kg N ha−1. Marketable specific gravity, starch, and dry matter content were achieved by applying 168 and 112 kg N ha−1 at ≤30 and ≥30 g kg−1 of OM sites, respectively. Russet Burbank produced a higher yield than Shepody and Superior cultivars significantly, but there was no significant difference among them regarding specific gravity. Excessive N application (>168 kg ha−1) decreased potato tuber production and quality.

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Influence of conservation tillage and rotation length on potato productivity, tuber disease and soil quality parameters on a fine sandy loam in eastern Canada

Cited by 109 publications

References 14 publications

Influence of crop rotation and conservation tillage practices on the severity of soil-borne potato diseases in temperate humid agriculture

Influence of crop rotation and conservation tillage practices on the severity of soil-borne potato diseases in temperate humid agriculture

Economic effect of fall vs. spring plowing of forage on following potato production in Prince Edward Island, Canada

Yield and quality of three potato cultivars under series of nitrogen rates

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