Planting and mowing cover crops as livestock feed to synergistically optimize soil properties, economic profit, and environmental burden on pear orchards in the Yangtze River Basin.
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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12763
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pears, as an important cash crop, are currently facing great issues due to unsustainable management practices. Cover cropping is a sustainable management strategy that can improve soil fertility and increase fruit yield, while it… read more here.
Keywords: pear orchards; livestock feed; planting mowing; mowing ryegrass ... See more keywords
Effect of planting and mowing cover crops as livestock feed on soil quality and pear production
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1105308
Abstract: Introduction The increasing demand for animal-products has led to an increasing demand for livestock feed. Using cover crop as green manure in orchards is an effective measure to improve fruit yield and quality. However, the… read more here.
Keywords: crop; livestock feed; planting mowing; crops livestock ... See more keywords