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Effect of destruction and burial dates of cover crops on runoff, erosion, organic carbon losses and phosphorus losses in a maize cropping system
In Wallonia (Belgium), fields planted with Spring row crops (sugarbeet,
potato, maize, chicory) are particularly prone to runoff and soil erosion by
water (Bielders et al., 2003). To reduce these problems, planting cover crops
is an admitted efficient solution. However, little information exists about the
optimal cover crop destruction and burial dates with respect to erosion
control. The objective of the present study is to determine the impact of
destruction and burial dates of 2 common cover crops, rye and ryegrass, on
runoff, erosion, organic carbon and phosphorous losses, as well as on the
yield of the subsequent maize crop