Conventionally tilled and permanent raised beds with different crop residue management: Effects on soil C and N dynamics
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2006
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This article compares levels of soil carbon and soil nitrogen in conventionally tilled and conservation agriculture production systems in Mexico. It is found that conservation agriculture systems have much higher carbon and nitrogen levels over time.
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Conservation agriculture, Soil nutrients, Rainfed agriculture, Conservation tillage, Soil organic matter, Fertilization, Conventional and zero-tillage, Crop residues, Soil carbon, Soil nitrogen, Ndvi, Nitrogen fertilizer, Permanent beds, Field Scale
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Plant and Soil 280(1-2): 143-155