Tillage and residue management effects on soil properties and yields of rainfed maize and wheat in a subhumid subtropical climate

Evaluating the Impact of Different Tillage Regimes and Nitrogen Levels on Yield and Yield Components of Maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.)

“…As regards to tillage regimes, mean value of grain yield (5.21 t•ha −1 ) was observed maximum in those plots where deep tillage was applied which was followed by the T 2 (Conventional tillage)) and the minimum grain yield (2.67 t•ha −1 ) was observed in T 1 where minimum tillage was applied. These results are according to [30] who reported that maize yield is less in minimum tillage as compared to conventional tillage. These results are also supported by [32] who reported that conventional tillage systems are more productive than zero and reduced tillage systems.…”

“…These results are according to [30] who reported that maize yield is less in minimum tillage as compared to conventional tillage. As for as levels of nitrogen is concerned, the maximum mean value of harvest index (38.76) was observed in plot treated with 200 kg•ha −1 (N 2 ), followed by the plot treated with 200 kg•ha −1 (N 3 ) while the minimum harvest index (35.53) were observed in (N 1 ) where minimum nitrogen 100 kg•ha −1 was applied.…”

“…These results are in line with who reported that in minimum tillage biological yield is lowered due to higher soil compactness and unfavorable conditions for root growth and lower nutrient uptake. According to [30] higher yield is observed in soil in which tillage is applied as compared to those in which no tillage is applied. As for as Levels of nitrogen, the maximum mean value of biological yield ( (173.76 t•ha ).…”

Effect of Chinese Milk Vetch (Astragalus sinicusL.) as a Cover Crop on Weed Control, Growth and Yield of Wheat under Different Tillage Systems

“…In this study, MT plus cover crop resulted in grain yield that is comparable to CT. Ghuman and Sur (2001) examined the effect of tillage and residue management on soil properties and yields of rain fed maize and wheat and pointed out that MT plus residue is a promising soil management practice to improve and sustain higher yields compared to CT. They further stated that this practice improved soil quality by increasing organic carbon, aggregation and infi ltration rate and soil water retention as well as decreasing bulk density near the soil surface.…”

Prospect and importance of green mulching on the soil status of tropical tasar plantation fields in India

“…The inconsistent crop yields of a given field in spite of uniform application of seed, irrigation and fertilizer indicates the role of the soil texture, characteristics and water holding capacity on the performance of a crop. The leguminous inter-crop growing/ green mulching had the impact on positive water infiltration and elevated soil moisture 26 ; decrease in particle size, proportion and mineral composition of the soil 27 . The optimal plant growth prefers neutral pH and the non- The soil electrical conductivity (SEC) is a measure of an electric current flow of the soil, which depends on its salt content, proportion of sand, clay, organic residue and water contents.…”