Stable Characteristics of Cover Crops for Weed Suppression in Organic Farming Systems

Stable Characteristics of Cover Crops for Weed Suppression in Organic Farming Systems

Abstract:The use of cover crops is an effective technique to control weeds, which are one of the most serious problems for crop production without using herbicides. This study investigated the characteristics of cover crops for weed suppression at an organic farming field in a snowy-cold region, Hok...

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Main Authors: Hiroshi Uchino, Kazuto Iwama, Yutaka Jitsuyama, Keiko Ichiyama, Eri Sugiura, Toshiko Yudate
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2011-01-01
Series:Plant Production Science
Subjects:
Coverage
Cover crop
Organic farming
Plant height
Weed suppression
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1626/pps.14.75

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1626/pps.14.75

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