TILLAGE METHODS RELATED TO SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION IN SOUTH-ASIA

被引:2
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作者
SINGH, G
LARYEA, KB
KARWASRA, SPS
PATHAK, P
机构
[1] Int Crops Res Inst Semi Arid Trop, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, PATANCHERU 502324, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA
[2] HARYANA AGR UNIV, HISAR 125004, HARYANA, INDIA
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SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH | 1993年 / 27卷 / 1-4期
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10.1016/0167-1987(93)90072-W
中图分类号
S15 [土壤学];
学科分类号
0903 ; 090301 ;
摘要
Research on different tillage systems and their role in soil and water conservation in south Asia is reviewed. Tillage has shown marked influence on soil hydraulic characteristics and to some extent on soil chemical and biological properties particularly organic matter cycling. The importance of conservation tillage in reducing runoff, soil loss and in ensuring sustainable agricultural production in the region is emphasized. The role of other tillage practices, for example contour cultivation, contour bunding, terraces and tied ridging, in increasing the profile water storage is discussed.
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页码:273 / 282
页数:10
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