Early growth of common bean cropped over ruzigrass residues

Ruzigrass (Brachiaria ruziziensis, syn. Urochloa ruziziensis) is used as a cover crop in tropical regions because it has a high yield potential, is widely adapted and has a vigorous root system. However, it may affect early growth of the next crop due to allelopathy and competition for soil nitrate....

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Main Authors: E.F.C. Souza, A.M. Fernandes, G.D. Souza-Schlick, C.A. Rosolem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira da Ciência das Plantas Daninhas 2014-12-01
Series:Planta Daninha
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-83582014000400012&tlng=en