Green manure in coffee systems in the region of Zona da Mata, Minas Gerais: characteristics and kinetics of carbon and nitrogen mineralization Adubos verdes em cafezais na Zona da Mata de Minas Gerais: características e cinéticas de mineralização de carbono e nitrogênio

The use of green manure may contribute to reduce soil erosion and increase the soil organic matter content and N availability in coffee plantations in the Zona da Mata, State of Minas Gerais, in Southeastern Brazil. The potential of four legumes (A. pintoi, C. mucunoides, S. aterrimum and S. guianen...

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Main Authors: Eduardo da Silva Matos, Eduardo de Sá Mendonça, Paulo César de Lima, Marino Salgarello Coelho, Renato Faria Mateus, Irene Maria Cardoso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência do Solo 2008-10-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Ciência do Solo
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-06832008000500024