Crop diversification for improved weed management: A review
Weeds are among the major constraints to any crop production system, reducing productivity
and profitability. Herbicides are among the most effective methods to control weeds, and …
and profitability. Herbicides are among the most effective methods to control weeds, and …
Do diverse cover crop mixtures perform better than monocultures? A systematic review
AM Florence, AM McGuire - Agronomy Journal, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Multi‐species cover crop mixtures have been increasing in popularity. It has been
hypothesized these mixtures produce more biomass, suppress more weeds, scavenge more …
hypothesized these mixtures produce more biomass, suppress more weeds, scavenge more …
Screening glyphosate-alternative weed control options in important perennial crops
The current study aimed to screen glyphosate-alternative weed control methods in three
perennial crops in Greece. Field trials were conducted and repeated (2018 to 2019 and …
perennial crops in Greece. Field trials were conducted and repeated (2018 to 2019 and …
Recent rapid increase of cover crop adoption across the US Midwest detected by fusing multi‐source satellite data
Cover crops have critical significance for agroecosystem sustainability and have long been
promoted in the US Midwest. Knowledge of cover cropping variations and impacts of …
promoted in the US Midwest. Knowledge of cover cropping variations and impacts of …
Do cover crops increase subsequent crop yield in temperate climates? A meta-analysis
I Chahal, LL Van Eerd - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cover crops (CCs) are a promising strategy for maintaining and enhancing agroecosystem
sustainability, yet CCs' effects on the subsequent crop yield are highly variable. To …
sustainability, yet CCs' effects on the subsequent crop yield are highly variable. To …
Alternative performance targets for integrating cover crops as a proactive herbicide-resistance management tool
Intensified cover-cropping practices are increasingly viewed as a herbicide-resistance
management tool but clear distinction between reactive and proactive resistance …
management tool but clear distinction between reactive and proactive resistance …
Cover crop effects on horseweed (Erigeron canadensis) density and size inequality at the time of herbicide exposure
Proactive integrated weed management (IWM) is critically needed in no-till production to
reduce the intensity of selection pressure for herbicide-resistant weeds. Reducing the …
reduce the intensity of selection pressure for herbicide-resistant weeds. Reducing the …
Fallow replacement cover crops impact soil water and nitrogen dynamics in a semi-arid sub-tropical environment
Conventional dryland cropping systems rely upon frequent and lengthy fallow periods to
conserve soil water and mineral nitrogen to stabilize crop production. However, this is …
conserve soil water and mineral nitrogen to stabilize crop production. However, this is …
Effects of long-term cover cropping on weed seedbanks
Cool-season cover crops have been shown to reduce soil erosion and nutrient discharge
from maize (Zea mays L.) and soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] production systems …
from maize (Zea mays L.) and soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] production systems …
Using fall‐seeded cover crop mixtures to enhance agroecosystem services: A review
S Lavergne, A Vanasse, MN Thivierge… - Agrosystems …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The intensification of agriculture has resulted in the loss of species diversity in
agroecosystems. Crop diversification not only improves ecosystem functions but increases …
agroecosystems. Crop diversification not only improves ecosystem functions but increases …