Increased Yield Surplus of Vetch-Wheat Rotations under Drought in a Mediterranean Environment
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
This paper presents results of a plot-scale field experiment aiming at the comparative evaluation of agricultural practices and agricultural systems as far as their performance in very-low-rainfall conditions is concerned.
Wheat was seeded after common vetch, treated in three different ways, after fallow or after the incorporation of dried sewage sludge or straw.
Grain and straw yields and grain characteristics were always compared with conventional wheat monoculture without any additional organic inputs.
Results showed a clear positive effect of vetch on next year's wheat yield and an increase in grain protein.
Not only did the exceptionally dry season mask this effect, but also vetch-wheat systems were proved to be more effective in restraining wheat yield reductions, which are unavoidable under drought, marking these systems the most promising for improving sustainability and stability of rainfed agriculture.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dalias, Panagiotis. 2012. Increased Yield Surplus of Vetch-Wheat Rotations under Drought in a Mediterranean Environment. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dalias, Panagiotis. Increased Yield Surplus of Vetch-Wheat Rotations under Drought in a Mediterranean Environment. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-488908
American Medical Association (AMA)
Dalias, Panagiotis. Increased Yield Surplus of Vetch-Wheat Rotations under Drought in a Mediterranean Environment. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-488908
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-488908