Interactions between tillage energy, soil structural stability and organic matter

In agricultural production, disturbance of the soil by cultivation occurs regularly. Mechanical energy applied in this way can have a adverse effect on soil stability, a lowering of soil organic matter (S_OM), and a increase in CO2 emissions. These changes result in unwanted environmental consequenc...

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Main Author: Watts, Christopher W.
Other Authors: Godwin, R. J. ; Spoor, Gordan. ; Whitmore, A.
Published: Cranfield University 2003
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.398876