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Adamchuk, V.I
Adamchuk, V.I
Aizpurua, A
Alheit, K.V
Andrade, R.G
Bareth, G
Barros, M.F
Bauer, P.J
Benavente, J.C
Berdugo, C
Bernardi, A.C
Besga, G
Bodson, B
Bronson, K
Busemeyer, L
Cao, Q
Carroll, S
Castell, A
Charvat, K
Chen, L
Chen, X
Chen, X
Choudhari, D.D
Coelho, A
Cugnasca, C.E
Cui, Z
Cunha, T.F
Cunha, T.F
Dao, T.H
Dao, T.H
Davis, J
Dehne, H
Delgado, J.A
Destain, J
Destain, M
Diaz-Zorita, M
Drummond, S.T
Drummond, S.T
Dumont, B
Duval, C
Duval, C
Duval, C
Duval, C
English, B.C
Esquivel, W
Fergugson, R.B
Ferguson, R.B
Fixen, P
Fumery, J
Ghinassi, G.P
Gnip, P
Gnyp, M.L
Grego, C.R
Guo, J
Guppy, C.N
Harper, D.C
Hillnhuetter, C
Hoffmann, C
Holland, K.H
Huang, S
Inamasu, R.Y
Inamasu, R.Y
Jasper, J
Jezek, J
Jiang, R
Khosla, R
Khosla, R
Khosla, R
Khosla, R
Kim, H
Kitchen, N.R
Kitchen, N.R
Kitchen, N.R
Kitchen, N.R
Klose, R
Krivanek, Z
Krueger, E
Kurtener, D
Kurtener, D
L, M
Lacey, R
Lamb, D.W
Lamb, D.W
Lambert, D.M
Lampinen, B
Lan, Y
Larkin, S.L
Larson, J.A
Lebeau, F
Li, F
Linz, A
Llorens, J
Magalhaes, P.S
Mahlein, A
Martinon, V
Melnitchouck, A
Melnitchouck, A
Mercuri, P
Miao, Y
Miao, Y
Moeller, K
Molin, J
Mooney, D.F
Moshia, M.E
Musil, M
Nabizadeh, E
Nayse, S.P
Neupane, D
Oerke, E
Oerke, E
Orellana, J
Ortega, R.A
Pagni, P
Parajulee, M
Perez-Parmo, R
Pinkston, P
Porto, A.J
Portz, G
Rabello, L.M
Rahe, F
Reyes, J.F
Roberts, D.F
Roberts, R.K
Ruckelshausen, A
Santos, H.P
Sapkota, T.B
Sauer, B
Schepers, J.S
Schneider, D
Shanahan, J.F
Shanahan, J.F
Sharma, A
Shaver, T
Sheridan, A
Shi, Y
Shiratsuchi, L
Shrestha, R
Sikora, R.A
Singh, G
Singh, M
Slater, G
Slaughter, D
Sousa, R.V
Steiner, U
Suddth, K.S
Sudduth, K.A
Sudduth, K.A
Sudduth, K.A
Suh, C
Sun, Z
Ta, S
Tangerino, G.T
Taylor, R.K
Thiel, M
Trautz, D
Trotter, M.G
Trotter, M.G
Udompetaikul, V
Unamunzaga, O
Upadhyaya, S
Vancutsem, F
Vaz, C.M
Velandia, M
Vieri, M.P
Wadhai, V.M
Wang, C
Wang, N
Weiss, U
Westbrook, J
Westfall, D
Westfall, D
Yao, Y
Zhang, H
Zhang, R
Zotarelli, L
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Sensor Application in Managing In-season Crop Variability
Precision Nutrient Management
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2010
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1. A Crop And Soil Strategy For Sensor-based Variable-rate Nitrogen Management

Crop-based active canopy sensors and soil-based management zones (MZ) are currently being studied as tools to direct in-season variable-rate N application. Some have suggested the integration of these tools as a more robust decision tool for guiding spatially variable N rates. The objectives of this study were to identify (1) soil variables useful for MZ delineation and (2) determine if MZ could be useful in identifying field areas wi... D.F. Roberts, J.F. Shanahan, R.B. Fergugson, V.I. Adamchuk, N.R. Kitchen

2. Hyperspectral Imaging Of Sugar Beet Symptoms Caused By Soil-borne Organisms

The soil-borne pathogen Rhizoctonia solani and the plant parasitic nematode Heterodera schachtii are the most important constraints in sugar beet production worldwide. Symptoms caused by fungal infection are yellowing of leaves and rotting of the beet tuber late in the cropping season. Nematode afflicted plants show stunted growth early in the cropping season and also leaf wilting late in the season when water stress often sets in. Due to the low mobility of soil-borne organisms, they are ide... C. Hillnhuetter, A. Mahlein, R.A. Sikora, E. Oerke

3. Using An Active Crop Sensor To Detect Variability Of Nitrogen Supply On Sugar Cane Fields

Nitrogen management has been intensively studied on several crops and recently associated with variable rate application on-the-go based on crop sensors. On sugar cane those studies are yet scarce and as a biofuel crop the input of energy matters, looking for a high positive balance of biofuel production and low carbon emission on the whole production system. This paper shows the first results obtained using a nitrogen and biomass sensor (N-SensorTM ALS, Yara International ASA) aiming to indi... J. Molin, G. Portz, J. Jasper

4. Comparative Analysis Of Different Approaches

The efficiency of variable rate seeding (VRS) was confirmed in various crops. It is proven that corn requires increasing seeding rates in high-yielding zones, whereas soybeans need lower rates. However, the data for wheat appeared to be controversial. The aim of our experiment was to determine the most efficient strategy for variable rate fertilization and seeding in spring wheat in the conditions of Canadian Prairies. Two approaches were tested: based on Normalize Difference Vegetation Index... A. Melnitchouck

5. Primary Framework Of Diagnosis And Management For Wheat Production Based On The Online Telemonitoring Networks

  PRIMARY FRAMEWORK OF DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT FOR WHEAT PRODUCTION BASED ON THE ONLINE TELEMONITORING NETWORKS   Sun Zhong-fu, Du Ke-ming, Zhang Yan, Liang Ju-bao   Inst. of Environ. & Sustainable Develop. in Agriculture£¨IEDA£© Chinese... Z. Sun, ,

6. Quantifying Spatial Variability Of Indigenous Nitrogen Supply For Precision Nitrogen Management In North China Plain

... Y. Miao, Q. Cao, Z. Cui, F. Li, T.H. Dao, R. Khosla, X. Chen

7. Precision Manure Management: It Matters Where You Put Your Manure

“Precision fertilizer management” has been around for more than a decade and is practiced widely in Colorado and elsewhere. By precision, we mean application of fertilizer at the right time, in the right place, and in the right amount. However, “Precision Manure Management” is a relatively new concept that converge the best manure management practices with precision nutrient management practices, such as variable rate nutrient application across site-specific managemen... M.E. Moshia, R. Khosla, J. Davis, D. Westfall

8. Developing An Active Crop Sensor-based In-season Nitrogen Management Strategy For Rice In Northeast China

  Crop sensor-based in-season N management strategies have been successfully developed and evaluated for winter wheat around the world, but little has been reported for rice. The objective of this study was to develop an active crop sensor-based in-season N management strategy for upland rice in ... Y. Yao, Y. Miao, S. Huang, M.L. Gnyp, R. Jiang, X. Chen, G. Bareth

9. Canopy Reflectance Sensing As Impacted By Corn Hybrid Growth

  Detection of physical and chemical properties within the growing season could help predict the overall health and yield of a corn crop. Little research has been done to show differences of corn hybrids on canopy reflectance sensing. This study was conducted to examine these potential differences during the early- to mid-vegetative growth stages of corn on three different soil types in Missouri. Canopy sensing (Crop Circle) and SPAD chlorophyll met... A. Sheridan, K.A. Sudduth, N.R. Kitchen

10. Is A Nitrogen-rich Reference Needed For Canopy Sensor-based Corn Nitrogen Applications?

The nitrogen (N) supplying capacity of the soil available to support corn (Zea mays L.) production can be highly variable both among and within fields. In recent years, canopy reflectance sensing has been investigated for in-season assessment of crop N health and fertilization. Typically the procedure followed compares the crop in an area known to be non-limiting in N (called a N-rich area) to the crop in areas inadequately fertilized. Measurements from the two areas are used to ... N.R. Kitchen, K.S. Suddth, S.T. Drummond

11. Innovative Optical Sensors For Diagnosis, Mapping And Real-time Management Of Row Crops: The Use Of Polyphenolics And Fluorescence

Force-A’s Dualex® leaf-clips and Multiplex® proximal optical sensors give rapid and quantitative estimations of chlorophyll and polyphenolics of crops by measuring the fluorescence and absorption properties of these molecules. The in vivo and real-time assessments of these plant compounds allow us to define new indicators of crop nitrogen status, health and quality. The measurements of these indicators allow consultants and farmers to monitor the nitrogen status of row crop... V. Martinon, , C. Duval, J. Fumery

12. Variability In Wheat Crop Production Based On Management Zones In Humid Pampas Region, Argentina

Crop productivity within fields is heterogeneous and it responds to the variation in crop management patterns, and in previous, random, and natural crop management factors. The methodologies for the delimitation of management zones (MZ) within production fields differ based on their application objectives. The ... M. L, M. Diaz-zorita, P. Mercuri

13. Evaluation Of Different N Management Strategies Using A Tool For Fuzzy Multi Attributive Comparison Of Alternatives

Application of precision agriculture is related with choosing of optimal agrotechnilogy and, in particular, with definition of the best alternative of N management strategy. A potential satisfactory solution of this decision analysis problem could be the uses of multi attribute decision-making analysis based on fuzzy set theory and fuzzy logic (FMADA). This technique provides a means to achieve an optimal decision for real world problems which involve multiple alternatives and criteri... E. Krueger, D. Kurtener, D. Kurtener, R. Khosla

14. Ultra Low Level Aircraft (ULLA) As A Platform For Active Optical Sensing Of Crop Biomass

Crop producers requiring crop biomass maps to support timely application of in-season fertilisers, pesticides or growth regulators rely on either on-ground active sensors or airborne/satellite imagery. Active crop sensing (for example using Yara N-SensorTM, GreenseekerTM or CropcircleTM) can only be used when the crop is accessible by person or vehicle, and extensive, high-resolution coverage is time consuming. On the other hand, airborne or satellite imaging ... D.W. Lamb, M.G. Trotter, D. Schneider

15. Investigation Of Crop Varieties At Different Growth Stages Using Optical Sensor Data

Cotton, soybean and sorghum are economically important crops in Texas. Knowing the growing status of crops at different stages of growth is crucial to apply site-specific management and increase crop yield for farmers. Field experiments were initiated to measure cotton, soybean and sorghum plants growth status and spatial variability through the whole growing cycle. A ground-based active optical sensor, Greenseeker®, was used to collect the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) da... H. Zhang, Y. Lan, J. Westbrook, C. Suh, C. Hoffmann, R. Lacey

16. Mepiquat Chloride Application On Cotton At Variable Rate

Mepiquat chloride (1,1-dimethylpiperidinium chloride) are used to control excessive vegetative growth in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) broadcast sprayed by ground or air. As proven by previous researches the variability of the cotton plants height in the field is large enough to justify the application of Mepiquat at variable rate. The major advantages of it are: (i) yield increase; (ii) economy of the applied input; (iii) reducing the potential of environmental pollution. The main objective... P.S. Magalhaes, ,

17. Performance Evaluation Of Off-shelf Range Sensors For In-field Crop Height Measurement

Abstract: In-season plant height is a good predictor of yield potential, which needs to be measured with techniques of high spatial resolution and accuracy. In this study, systematic performance evaluations were conducted on three types of commercial range sensors, an ultrasonic sensor, a laser range finder and a range camera on plant height measurement, under laboratory and field conditions. Results showed that the average errors between the measured heigh... N. Wang, Y. Shi, R.K. Taylor

18. A Model For Wheat Yield Prediction Based On Real-time Monitoring Of Environmental Factors

... B. Dumont, F. Vancutsem, J. Destain, B. Bodson, F. Lebeau, M. Destain

19. Real-time Calibration Of Active Crop Sensor System For Making In-season N Applications

... K.H. Holland, J.S. Schepers

20. Comparison Of Three Canopy Reflectance Sensors For Variable-rate Nitrogen Application In Corn

In recent years, canopy reflectance sensing has been investigated for in-season assessment of crop nitrogen (N) health and subsequent control of N fertilization. The several sensor systems that are now commercially available have design and operational differences. One difference is the sensed wavelengths, although these typically include wavelengths in both the visible and near-infrared ranges. Another difference is orientation – the sensors most commonly used in the US are designed to... K.A. Sudduth, N.R. Kitchen, S.T. Drummond

21. Changes Of Data Sampling Procedure To Avoid Energy And Data Losses During Microclimates Monitoring With Wireless Sensor Networks

... J.C. Benavente, C.E. Cugnasca, M.F. Barros, H.P. Santos, G. Http://icons.paqinteractive.com/16x16/ac

22. Site-specific Fertilization Management: Influence Of The Past History Of The Addition Of Fertilizers On The Intra Field Variability Of The Rate Of P And K In The Soil.

 Site specific crop management adapts the fertilizer amount applied in relation to the intra field crop needs. In this context, tries were carried out under field conditions. The aim of the trials was to develop technico-economic baseline data and methodology of soil sampling for precision agriculture in Upper-Normandy. ... C. Duval, J. Llorens, C. Duval, C. Duval, S. Ta

23. Development Of A Nitrogen Requirement Algorithm Using Ground-based Active Remote Sensors In Irrigated Maize

Studies have shown that normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) from ground-based active remote sensors is highly related with leaf N content in maize (Zea mays). Remotely sensed NDVI imagery can provide valuable information about in-field N variability in maize and significant linear relationships between sensor NDVI and maize grain yield have been found suggesting that an N recommendation algorithm based on NDVI could optimize N application. Therefore, a study was conducted using the ... T. Shaver, R. Khosla, D. Westfall

24. Cotton NDVIResponse To Applied N At Different Soil EC Levels

  Spatial variability for crop productivity in the southeastern US Coastal Plain is often due to differences in soil water holding capacity. An experiment was conducted to investigate the use of soil EC as an aid in the site-specific application of sidedress N to cotton. Treatments in the study consisted of three N rates (0, 34, and 112 kg N ha-1). Each treatment was replicated four times in plots that were 4 m wide (four cotton rows) and 350 m long. Soil EC was meas... P.J. Bauer

25. Spatial Variability Of Crop And Soil Properties In A Crop-livestock Integrated System

The knowledge of spatial variability soil properties is useful in the rational use of inputs, as in the site specific application of lime and fertilizer. The objective of this work was to map and evaluate the spatial variability of the crop, soil chemical and physical properties. The study was conducted in 2 areas of 6.9 and 11.7 ha of a Typic Haplustox in Sao Carlos, SP, Brazil. The summer crops corn and sorghum were sowed together to the forage crop Brachiaria brizantha in the system of cro... A.C. Bernardi, C.R. Grego, R.G. Andrade, C.M. Vaz, L.M. Rabello, R.Y. Inamasu

26. Comparison Of Spectral Indices Derived From Active Crop Canopy Sensors For Assessing Nitrogen And Water Status

... L. Shiratsuchi, R.B. Ferguson, J.F. Shanahan, V.I. Adamchuk, G. Slater

27. Embedded Sensing System To Control Variable Rate Agricultural Inputs

 This paper presents an embedded sensing system for agricultural machines to collect information about plants and also to control the application of fertilizer with variable rate in corn crop. The Crop Circle reflectance sensor was used with the aim to explore the spe... G.T. Tangerino, R.V. Sousa, A.J. Porto, R. . Inamasu, P. Pinkston

28. The Effect Of Variable-Rate Fertilizer Nitrogen Decision-Making On Winter Wheat

... J. Guo, L. Chen, X. Wang, R. Zhang, L. Zotarelli

29. Matching Nitrogen To Plant Available Water For Malting Barley On Highly Constrained Vertosol Soil

Crop yield monitoring, high resolution aerial imagery and electromagnetic induction (EMI) soil sensing are three widely used techniques in precision agriculture (PA). Yield maps provide an indication of the crop’s response to a particular management regime in light of spatially-variable constraints. Aerial imagery provides timely and accurate information about photosynthetically-active biomass during crop growth and EMI indicates spatial variability in soil texture, salinity and/o... B. Sauer, C.N. Guppy, M.G. Trotter, D.W. Lamb, J.A. Delgado

30. Development Of Batch Type Yield Monitor For Small Fields

 Abstract The yield monitor is intended to give the user an accurate assessment of yield variations y within a field. A yield monitor can assist grain producers in many aspects of crop management. A yield monitor by itself can provide useful information and enhance on-farm research. Yield data c... M. Singh, A. Sharma, G. Singh, P. Fixen

31. Assessment Of Physiological Effects Of Fungicides In Wheat

The use of fungicides is one of the most widespread methods implemented in intensive crop production focused in solving phytosanitary problems. The use of fungicides belonging to groups such as strobilurins has been associated with positive physiological effects such as increased tolerance against abiotic stresses, changes in plant growth regulator activities and delayed leaf senescence. The use of thermography is a non- destructive method which permits to distinguish physiological changes ca... C. Berdugo, U. Steiner, E. Oerke, H. Dehne

32. Development Of A Sensor Suite To Determine Plant Water Potential

The goal of this research was to develop a mobile sensor suite to determine plant water status in almonds and walnuts. The sensor suite consisted of an infrared thermometer to measure leaf temperature and additional sensors to measure relevant ambient conditions such as light intensity, air temperature, air humidity, and wind speed. In the Summer of 2009, the system was used to study the relationship between leaf temperature, plant water status, and relevant microclimatic information in an al... V. Udompetaikul, S. Upadhyaya, B. Lampinen, D. Slaughter

33. Sensor And System Technology For Individual Plant Crop Scouting

Sensor and system technologies are key components for automatic treatment of individual plants as well as for plant phenotyping in field trials. Based on experiences in research and application of sensors in agriculture the authors have developed phenotyping platforms for field applications including sensors, system and software development and application-specific mountings.   Sensor and data fusion have a high potential by compensating varying s... A. Ruckelshausen, K.V. Alheit, L. Busemeyer, R. Klose, A. Linz, K. Moeller, F. Rahe, M. Thiel, D. Trautz, U. Weiss

34. Vlite Node – New Sensor Technology For Precision Farming

... K. Charvat, J. Jezek, M. Musil, Z. Krivanek, P. Gnip

35. Spatial And Vertical Distribution Of Soil P, K, And Mg Content In A Vineyard Of The Do Ca Rioja Using Grid And Target Sampling Methods

  Knowledge of spatial variability of soil nutrient contents is very important to design a fertilization strategy based on the needs of the vine. Matching fertilization and nutritional plant needs is very important due to the influence of nutritional status of vineyards on productive and qualitative factors. The aim of this work was to study the spatial and vertical variability of P, K and Mg in a vineyard soil by two methods: (i) the grid sampling at three depth ranges (... O. Unamunzaga, A. Castell, G. Besga, R. Perez-parmo, A. Aizpurua

36. Adoption And Perceived Usefulness Of Precision Soil Sampling Information In Cotton Production

  Soil testing assists farmers in identifying nutrient variability to optimize input placement and timing. Anecdotal evidence suggests that soil test information has a useful life of 3–4 years. However, perceived usefulness may depend on a variety of factors, including field variability, farmer experience and education, farm size, Extension, and factors indirectly related to farming. In 2009, a survey of cotton farmers in 12 Southeastern states collected information... D.C. Harper, D.M. Lambert, B.C. English, J.A. Larson, R.K. Roberts, M. Velandia, D.F. Mooney, S.L. Larkin

37. Evaluation Of A Controlled Release N-P Fertilizer Using A Modified Drill For Variable Rate Fertilization

Base NP or NPK fertilization is a common practice in cereal production in Chile. Usually, a physical NPK blend is band applied with the seed at planting with the drill. Normal fertilizer rates vary from 400 to 500 kg ha-1; however, there is a tendency in the market to move from physical blend towards chemical blends (monogranule) and, more recently, to controlled release fertilizers (CRF). The CRF are usually recommended at very low rates, varying from 70 to 120 kg ha-1, however this rates ar... R.A. Ortega, J.F. Reyes, W. Esquivel, J. Orellana

38. Yield Limiting Factors In The Conditions Of Southern Alberta

The main goal of our experiment was to determine the main factors determining yield of green biomass of spring barley in the conditions of Southern Alberta. To analyze soil properties in the field, grid sampling was conducted at 1-ha grid. Soil samples were collected from the depths of 0…15 and 15…60 cm and analyzed for over 20 different characteristics including soil organic matter content, pH, cation exchange capacity (CEC), and the concentrations of macro- and micronutrients.... A. Melnitchouck

39. Cognitive Radio In Precision Agriculture

 This is an attempt to design a precision agriculture (PA) model, to control the required parameters in greenhouse with wireless sensor network (WSN). This proto type model of wireless sensor and actuators network is designed as per required parameters of available crops in a greenhouse. The design of the sensor node consists of sensors, a micro-controller and a low-powered radio module. Real-time data, enable the operators to characterise the operating parameters of the greenhouse and a... S.P. Nayse, D.D. Choudhari, V.M. Wadhai

40. Study Of Nitrogen Fixation And Nodulation In Annual Medic(medicago Rigidula) In Inoculation With Foreign And Inside Root Symbiotic Bacteria

  Annual species of Medicago are important pasture legumes in western parts of iran. Their productions are affected by suitable soil Rhizobium meliloti strains and environmental conditions. The principle objective of this study was to find a suitable Rhizobium meliloti strain(s) for Medicago rigidula. Two experiments: one in the greenhouse and the other one on the field were conducted in 2006 to determine nodulation, and ni... E. Nabizadeh

41. Site Specific Management Of An Oxisol Cultivated With Corn For Application Of Lime And Gypsum

Due to the necessity to improve soil fertility diagnostic, the researchers have been searched for more efficient technologies on agronomic, economic and environmental aspects. One of these technologies is the use of the concept of site-specific for soil fertility management. This research was conducted in a farm field (100 ha) located in Corinto, Minas Gerais state. The soil is classified as clayey Oxisol, cropped with corn (Zea mays L.) and irrigated with a center-pivot sprinkler irrigation ... A. Coelho, T.F. Cunha, T.F. Cunha

42. Laboratory Evaluation Of Ion-selective Electrodes For Simultaneous Analysis Of Macronutrients In Hydroponic Solution

... H. Kim, , , , K.A. Sudduth

43. Optimizing Vineyard Irrigation Through The Automatic Resistivity Profiling (arp) Technology. The Proposal Of A Methodological Approach

 In Tuscany, central Italy, grape cultivation and wine production (i.e., Chianti DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino) are farming activities appreciated worldwide. Differently from the past, irrigation is allowed to meet the intense physiological stress that may occur during seasons affected by the increasing climate variability, in order to guarantee quality product and hence high market profitability in many vines areas. Most ... P. Pagni, G.P. Ghinassi, M.P. Vieri

44. Effect Of Nitrogen Application Rate On Soil Residual N And Cotton Yield

A long-term study was conducted on nitrogen application rate and its impact on soil residual nitrogen and cotton (FM960B2RF) lint yield under a drip irrigation production system near Plainview, Texas. The experiment was a randomized complete block design with five nitrogen application rates (0, 56, 112, 168 and 224 kg per ha) and five replications. The soil nitrogen treatment was applied as side dressing. Cotton yield, leaf N, seed N, soil residual nitrate, amount of irrigation, and rainfall ... M. Parajulee, D. Neupane, C. Wang, S. Carroll, R. Shrestha

45. Canopy Reflectance-based Nitrogen Management Strategies For Subsurface Drip Irrigated Cotton

Nitrogen (N) fertilizer management in subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) systems for cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) can be very efficient when N is fertigated on a near daily time step.  Determining the amounts and timing of the N fertigation, however are questions that weekly canopy reflectance measurements may answer.   The main objective of this 3-yr. study was to test two canopy reflectance strategies for adjusting urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) fertilizer in-season injections... K. Bronson

46. Soil Quality Improvement Through Proper Combination Of Tillage, Nitrogen Fertilization And Cover Cropping Systems

No-tillage, N fertilization and cover cropping affect physical, chemical and biological qualities of soil. We investigated the effect of 15-yr of tillage systems, N fertilization and cover crops on soil organic matter, aggregation, bulk density and on microbial community in the sandy loam soil of central Italy. The soil in no-tillage (NT) system had 50% more organic matter and 3 folds higher aggregate stability than the soil in conventional tillage (CT) system. The NT system significantly inc... T.B. Sapkota

47. Edxrfs-based Sensing Of Phosphorus And Other Mineral Macronutrient Distribution In Field Soils

Phosphorus (P) requirements for major agronomic crops have been currently based on a pre-plant mass balance method.  Fertilizer needs are estimated from crop needs, available soil P and other external nutrient inputs that include animal manure, crop residues, etc...  Thus, this approach uses f... T.H. Dao