Optimizing lucerne (Medicago sativa) termination on the Loess Plateau, China: a comparative analysis of conventional tillage and herbicide treatments

IntroductionLucerne (Medicago sativa L.) is a crucial component in agricultural rotation systems due to its ability to enhance soil carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) contents. In China, conventional tillage (CT) is commonly used for lucerne termination, leading to soil structure degradation and C and N lo...

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Main Authors: Yixuan Zhao, Junhong Guo, Shiheng Luo, Yuying Shen, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, Yuan Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1194724/full