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Evaluation of Pigeon Pea Lines for Biological Soil Decompaction
Joint Authors
Bacchi, Osny Oliveira Santos
Reichardt, Klaus
Godoy, Rodolfo
Moreira, Fernando Almeida
Source
International Journal of Agronomy
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-03-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Soil decompaction is generally achieved through mechanical cultivation practices; however biological processes can significantly add to this process through root growth, development, and later senescence.
This study was carried out in Piracicaba, SP, Brazil and had the purpose of selecting, among forty one pure pigeon pea lines, the most efficient genotypes that promote soil decompaction by roots penetrating compacted soil layers.
Utilizing artificially compacted 30 mm high soil blocks, in a series of experiments, these lines were compared to the cultivar Fava Larga taken as a standard.
Three lines were preliminarily selected out of the initial group, and afterwards, in more detailed screenings by monitoring soil resistance to penetration and also evaluating the behavior of Tanzania grass plants seeded after pigeon pea, two of them, g5-94 and g8-95, were selected as possessing the most fit root system to penetrate compacted soil layers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Godoy, Rodolfo& Bacchi, Osny Oliveira Santos& Moreira, Fernando Almeida& Reichardt, Klaus. 2010. Evaluation of Pigeon Pea Lines for Biological Soil Decompaction. International Journal of Agronomy،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Godoy, Rodolfo…[et al.]. Evaluation of Pigeon Pea Lines for Biological Soil Decompaction. International Journal of Agronomy No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Godoy, Rodolfo& Bacchi, Osny Oliveira Santos& Moreira, Fernando Almeida& Reichardt, Klaus. Evaluation of Pigeon Pea Lines for Biological Soil Decompaction. International Journal of Agronomy. 2010. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-484879