Purpose Sustainable crop production could contribute to feed and fuel for the ever-
increasing global population. The use of heavy agricultural machinery has improved the …

Soil compaction causes substantial reduction in agriculture productivity and has always
been of great distress for farmers. Intensive agriculture seems to be more crucial in causing …

Sustainable agricultural management implies optimization of resources for crop production
while minimizing adverse impacts on the environment. This requires a better understanding …

Compaction of agricultural soils is a concern for many agricultural soil scientists and farmers
since soil compaction, due to heavy field traffic, has resulted in yield reduction of most …

The introduction of cover crops in agricultural systems under no-till is important in soil
structuring and remediation. However, there is a lack of studies exploring the effects of cover …

The benefits of conservation practices increased the interest of farmers in the cultivation of
cover crops (CCs). This review aims to present and analyze the state of the art on the …

Increasing the use of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides in agroecosystems has led to higher
crop yields, accompanied by a decline in biodiversity at the levels of field, cropping system …

Soil compaction affects pore structure and thereby plant root growth. Elongation and
anatomy of seedling roots of wheat (Triticum aestivum), barley (Hordeum vulgare), rye …

A compactação é um grave problema para a qualidade do solo e o desenvolvimento de
uma agricultura sustentável, pois modifica os fluxos de água e ar no solo e reduz a …

The positive effect of soil organic matter (SOM) on crop yield has historically been attributed
to the ability of SOM to supply crops with nitrogen and water. Whether management-induced …