Article
Soil Science
Thiago Massao Inagaki, Joao Carlos de Moraes Sa, Cassio Antonio Tormena, Andressa Dranski, Amanda Muchalak, Clever Briedis, Ademir de Oliveira Ferreira, Neyde F. B. Giarola, Alvaro Pires da Silva
Summary: The study compared no-till systems without mechanical disturbance, with mechanical chiseling, and with biological chiseling using radish as an intercrop. Results showed that mechanical chiseling depleted SOC stocks, while using radish as an intercrop increased SOC stocks, root development, and crop yield.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Guido F. Botta, Diogenes L. Antille, Gustavo F. Nardon, David Rivero, Fernando Bienvenido, Enrique E. Contessotto, Alejandra Ezquerra-Canalejo, Juan M. Ressia
Summary: Soil compaction can negatively affect soil hydraulic, biogeochemical, and plant physiological processes. Controlled traffic farming can increase yields and decrease the negative impact of compaction compared to random traffic, which leads to lower grain yields and income. Future development of controlled traffic farming in Argentina shows potential for improving crop productivity and profitability.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Meng Tian, W. Richard Whalley, Hu Zhou, Tusheng Ren, Weida Gao
Summary: Optimizing tillage management is effective in reducing soil compaction risk due to traffic load in Northeast China. No-tillage practices showed higher total porosity and macroporosity, as well as more biopores compared to moldboard plough. Harvest traffic had no significant effects on no-tillage soil, but it caused pore degradation in moldboard plough soil. Therefore, compared to moldboard plough, no-tillage management can mitigate the negative effects of harvest compaction on soil in Northeast China.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
John J. Drewry, Stephen J. McNeill, Sam Carrick, Ian H. Lynn, Andre Eger, John Payne, Graeme Rogers, Stephen M. Thomas
Summary: Improved understanding of temporal changes in soil physical properties is essential for accurate modelling of soil-water dynamics. This study found significant temporal trends in bulk density, water retention capacity, and hydraulic conductivity for irrigated wheat under different tillage systems. However, daily rainfall, irrigation, and evapotranspiration were not generally significant in explaining these temporal trends, suggesting the need for additional temporal data to parameterise hydrological models.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Regiane Kazmierczak Becker, Eduardo Augusto Agnellos Barbosa, Neyde Fabiola Balarezo Giarola, Edson Giovani Kochinski, Fabricio Pinheiro Povh, Ariane Lentice de Paula, Mauricio Roberto Cherubin
Summary: The study assessed the use of a fixed shank coupled with a seeder to mitigate soil compaction induced by machinery traffic, and found that this method is less effective than chiseling and subsoiling operations in improving the soil's physical environment.
Article
Soil Science
Humberto Blanco-Canqui, Raihanah Hassim, Charles Shapiro, Paul Jasa, Hans Klopp
Summary: The long-term effects of no-till management on soil-profile compactibility are still unknown. Previous studies have mainly focused on the upper soil depth, limiting the understanding of compactibility changes at deeper depths. This study investigates the Proctor bulk density, maximum bulk density (MaxBD), critical water content (CWC), and their relationships with soil organic C (SOC) and mean weight diameter (MWD) for different soil depths in long-term tillage experiments. The results show that no-till reduces compactibility only near the surface, while disking reduces compactibility to deeper depths, suggesting that disk tillage may be more effective than no-till in reducing soil compactibility.
Article
Soil Science
Jalal D. Jabro, William B. Stevens, William M. Iversen, Upendra M. Sainju, Brett L. Allen
Summary: Tillage practices have a significant impact on soil properties such as cone index, bulk density, and gravimetric water content, with differences observed between no-till (NT) and conventional tillage (CT) systems in both corn and soybean rotations over a span of several years. While CT showed lower values of cone index and bulk density compared to NT, there were no significant differences in gravimetric water content between the two tillage systems.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Judyson de M. Oliveira, Cassio A. Tormena, Gerson R. dos Santos, Lincoln Zotarelli, Raphael B. A. Fernandes, Teogenes S. de Oliveira
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of mechanized harvesting and soil tillage on soil penetration resistance influenced by eucalypt straw management. The results showed that eucalypt straw contributed to mitigating the impact of harvest traffic on soil penetration resistance in coppicing forest systems. However, different levels of eucalypt straw managed before soil tillage did not influence soil penetration resistance levels in stand renewal forest systems.
Article
Soil Science
Anup Behera, Hifjur Raheman, E. V. Thomas
Summary: The study evaluated the tillage performance of a rota-cultivator and a rotavator in sandy clay loam soil, finding that the rota-cultivator had lower power take off torque requirement but higher draft, total power, and fuel consumption compared to the rotavator. Overall performance was measured in terms of tillage performance index (TPI), with the rota-cultivator showing higher TPI values than the rotavator under various operating conditions. Additionally, soil compaction below the tillage depth was found to be significantly reduced with the rota-cultivator compared to the rotavator.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Sergeja Adamic, Robert Leskovsek
Summary: The study found that during the early transition period to less intensive tillage systems, soybean cultivation under less suitable agro-climatic conditions does not result in major yield losses if correct crop and weed management measures are implemented.
Article
Soil Science
David Peres da Rosa, Jose Miguel Reichert, Edberto Moura Lima, Vanderleia Trevisan da Rosa
Summary: The study found that tillage and wheeling have significant effects on the mechanical properties of soil, especially depending on depth, tillage method, and additional compaction. Surface compaction is a major issue in conservation agriculture, as soil mobilization through tillage should be avoided.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Luis Eduardo Akiyoshi Sanches Suzuki, Dalvan Jose Reinert, Marlene Cristina Alves, Jose Miguel Reichert
Summary: Understanding the soil-plant relationship is crucial for determining the critical limits of soil properties that affect crop growth and yield. This study quantified the impact of different levels of soil compaction on physical properties, crop growth, and yield in a clayey Oxisol. The results showed that after the use of a 10 Mg machine, soil resistance to penetration increased to a depth of 0.12 m, while chiseling disrupted the soil layer of 0-0.20 m, with the effects lasting for at least nine months. Soil compaction in no-tillage was concentrated in the 0.05-0.15 m layer. Corn yield was similar among the treatments, soybean yield was highest in no-tillage, and the highest wheat yield was obtained when soybean was grown under no-tillage.
Review
Soil Science
Wei Hu, John Drewry, Mike Beare, Andre Eger, Karin Muller
Summary: Agricultural intensification in New Zealand has increased productivity but also led to negative impacts on soil structure and environmental outcomes, including soil compaction and aggregate fragmentation. Soil structural degradation (SSD) is common in many regions and under different land uses in New Zealand, with significant implications for production, contaminant losses, and N2O emissions. However, knowledge gaps exist regarding the relationship between SSD and soil hydraulic properties, as well as the costs and implications for farm production and environmental effects associated with SSD.
Article
Agronomy
Igor Bogunovic, Ivan Dugan, Paulo Pereira, Vilim Filipovic, Lana Filipovic, Vedran Krevh, Jasmina Defterdarovic, Manuel Matisic, Ivica Kisic
Summary: The negative impact of conventional agriculture on the environment and food security highlights the importance of optimal soil management practices. This study examined the effects of conventional and conservation tillage on Stagnosols in a semi-humid environment. The results showed that conservation tillage reduced soil compaction and increased soil moisture content, resulting in higher crop yields.
Article
Agronomy
Fekremariam Asargew Mihretie, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Enyew Adgo, Mitsuru Tsubo, Tsugiyuki Masunaga, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha, Kindiye Ebabu, Muluken Bayable
Summary: Teff is an important crop for smallholder farmers in Ethiopia, and improved crop management practices are needed to increase productivity and decrease costs. Reduced tillage can improve soil moisture and reduce costs, while row planting can decrease seed costs and lodging. Different tillage and planting practices can influence plant population and leaf area index, while soil compaction has a significant impact on labor costs.
Article
Agronomy
Luiz Gustavo Garbelini, Julio Cezar Franchini, Henrique Debiasi, Alvadi Antonio Balbinot Junior, Edner Betioli Junior, Tiago Santos Telles
Article
Soil Science
Moacir Tuzzin de Moraes, Henrique Debiasi, Julio Cezar Franchini, Alexandra Antunes Mastroberti, Renato Levien, Daniel Leitner, Andrea Schnepf
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Soil Science
Altamir Mateus Bertollo, Moacir Tuzzin de Moraes, Julio Cezar Franchini, Amin Soltangheisi, Alvadi Antonio Balbinot Junior, Renato Levien, Henrique Debiasi
Summary: The study demonstrates that planting cover crops such as ruzigrass and oats can alleviate the impact of soil compaction on soybean root growth and yield in clayey Oxisols. Natural wetting-drying cycles and biopores created by previous crops contribute to improved soil physical attributes and higher soybean yields.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Mauricio Roberto Cherubin, Marcello Rodrigues Alves Franchi, Renato Paiva de Lima, Moacir Tuzzin de Moraes, Felipe Bonini da Luz
Summary: The study found that large amounts of sugarcane straw can mitigate compaction in loose soil but have limited effects in compacted soil. Although straw can provide some buffering effects, increasing the amount of surface straw may not be sufficient to reduce the risk of compaction.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Agronomy
Moacir Tuzzin de Moraes, Andressa Griebler Gusmao
Summary: This study systematically reviewed and analyzed the impacts of physical limitations of the soil on soybean root elongation rate. Results showed that soil temperature increase can enhance root elongation, but soil penetration resistance and water potential reduction exponentially decrease the root elongation rate. Despite the relevance of factors like soil compaction, heat stress, and water potential on soybean root elongation, there are limited published studies comparing root responses to soil physical conditions for soybean.
Article
Agronomy
Wanderlei Bieluczyk, Marisa de Cassia Piccolo, Marcos Gervasio Pereira, George Rodrigues Lambais, Moacir Tuzzin de Moraes, Amin Soltangheisi, Alberto Carlos de Campos Bernardi, Jose Ricardo Macedo Pezzopane, Cristiam Bosi, Mauricio Roberto Cherubin
Summary: Integrated farming systems are promising for improving land-use efficiency and sustainable agriculture. The introduction of Eucalyptus trees impaired root growth, with palisade grass pasture being more adaptable than corn in the studied system.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Gislaine Silva Pereira, Graciele Angnes, Julio Cezar Franchini, Junior Melo Damian, Carlos Eduardo Pellegrino Cerri, Caroline Honorato Rocha, Rayane Vendrame da Silva, Esmael Lopes dos Santos, Joao Tavares Filho
Summary: The study investigated N2O emissions in different cropping systems in Brazil, finding that seasonal water availability influences N2O fluxes in all five systems. The application of nitrogen increased daily N2O fluxes in cropland and integrated crop-forest systems, but the cumulative N2O emissions in the second season were lower than in the first season.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Joao de Andrade Bonetti, Ibanor Anghinoni, Christian Bredemeier, Moacir Tuzzin Moraes, Cassio Antonio Tormena, Paulo Ivonir Gubiani
Summary: Soil management plays a crucial role in the recovery from soil compaction. The intensity of grazing and wetting-drying cycles significantly affect soil physical recovery.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Ingrid Nehmi de Oliveira, Zigomar Menezes de Souza, Denizart Bolonhezi, Maria Cecilia Vieira Totti, Moacir Tuzzin de Moraes, Lenon Henrique Lovera, Elizeu de Souza Lima, Diego Alexander Aguilera Esteban, Christtiane Fernandes Oliveira
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impacts of different tillage systems on the soil characteristics, root system, and yield of sugarcane propagated by pre-sprouted seedlings. The results showed that the no-tillage system had advantages in sugarcane yield, root area, and biomass, while preserving the physical attributes and organic carbon content of the soil.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dasiel Obregon Alvarez, Leandro Fonseca de Souza, Lucas William Mendes, Moacir Tuzzin de Moraes, Micaela Tosi, Andressa Monteiro Venturini, Kyle M. Meyer, Plinio Barbosa de Camargo, Brendan J. M. Bohannan, Jorge L. Mazza Rodrigues, Kari E. Dunfield, Siu Mui Tsai
Summary: Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest leads to changes in the microbial communities driving methane-cycling, resulting in pasture soils becoming a source of atmospheric methane. This study investigated the taxonomic and functional structure of these communities, finding higher abundance and diversity of methanogens in pasture soils. The results highlight the importance of preserving the Amazon biome to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
Article
Agronomy
Wanderlei Bieluczyk, Marisa de Cassia Piccolo, Marcos Gervasio Pereira, George Rodrigues Lambais, Amandine Germon, Moacir Tuzzin de Moraes, Amin Soltangheisi, Plinio Barbosa de Camargo, Cristiam Bosi, Alberto Carlos de Campos Bernardi, Jose Ricardo Macedo Pezzopane, Itaynara Batista, Mauricio Roberto Cherubin
Summary: Integrated crop-livestock-forestry (ICLF) systems maximize land-use efficiency and sustainability by exploring synergistic interactions between soil, plant, and animals. This study investigated belowground dynamics in an ICLF system, focusing on the role of incorporating dead root material. The findings highlight the heterogeneity of root necromass accretion and decomposition in ICLF systems.
Article
Agronomy
Joao de Andrade Bonetti, Marcio Renato Nunes, Jesse Rodrigo Fink, Moacir Tuzzin de Moraes, Cassio Antonio Tormena, Silas Maciel de Oliveira
Summary: No-till with cover crop (CC) is marketed as a sustainable method to improve soil quality and crop yields. This study investigates the effects of CC management strategies on crop yield and soil compaction. The results suggest that CC has limited ability to mitigate soil compaction and may decrease root growth, but the negative effects on crop yield are modest. Future research should incorporate higher levels of compaction and a control treatment without CC.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Alex Figueiredo, Thadeu Rodrigues de Melo, Jean Carlo Santos de Oliveira, Wesley Machado, Jose Francirlei de Oliveira, Julio Cezar Franchini, Henrique Debiasi, Maria de Fatima Guimaraes
Summary: This study found that the degree of clay dispersion is significantly influenced by soil management systems, with no effect of crop systems. Systems with less disturbance to the soil, such as continuous no-tillage, have higher levels of clay dispersion compared to systems with more disturbance. Soil electrochemical imbalance, primarily caused by potential acidity, is positively correlated to the increase in clay dispersion in the topsoil under continuous no-tillage.
SEMINA-CIENCIAS AGRARIAS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Flavia Werner, Andre Sampaio Ferreira, Alvadi Antonio Balbinot Junior, Adilson de Oliveira Junior, Julio Cezar Franchini, Henrique Debiasi, Marcelo Augusto de Aguiar e Silva
PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA BRASILEIRA
(2020)
