Conservation Tillage in Temperate Agroecosystems

In this invaluable book, leading agronomic researchers provide in-depth reviews of present conservation tillage practices in a wide variety of temperate agroecosystems. Each chapter characterizes how conservation tillage has been developed and adapted or modified to fit specific environments, with the chapters divided into the following climate regions: Cool Humid, Cool Humid to Warm Humid, Warm Humid, and Sub-Humid to Semi-Arid Continental. Each chapter also discusses important topics such as weed problems, crop rotation, fertilizer requirements, soil properties and processes, soil erosion, soil chemistry, soil physics, and environmental issues. A perfect working reference, this resource provides a synthesis of existing research and practices and shows how soil, climatic, and biological constraints can be overcome or circumvented.

IntroductionStrategies to Overcome Impediments to Adoption of Conservation Tillage, M.R. CarterHumid Micro-Thermal ClimatesTrends in Reduced Tillage Research and Practice in Scandinavia, H. Riley, T. Børresen, E. Ekeberg, and T. RydbergTillage Requirements for Annual Crop Production in Eastern Canada, T.J. Vyn, K. Janovicek, and M.R. CarterConservation Tillage in the Corn Belt of the U.S.A., R. Lal, T.J. Logan, M.J. Shipitalo, D.J. Eckert, and W.A. DickHumid Micro-Thermal to Humid Meso-Thermal ClimatesReduced Cultivation and Direct Drilling for Cereals in Great Britain, D.G. Christian and B.C. BallApproaches Toward Conservation Tillage in Germany, W. Ehlers and W. ClaupeinFeasibility of Minimum Tillage Practices for Annual Cropping Systems in France, J. Massé, D. Boisgontier, J.M. Bodet, and J.P. GilletHumid Meso-Thermal ClimatesOvercoming Constraints to Conservation Tillage in New Zealand, M.A. Choudhary and C.J. BakerRole of Conservation Tillage in Sustainable Agriculture in the Southern U.S.A., D.D. Tyler, M.G. Wagger, D.V. McCracken, and W.L. HargroveConservation Tillage in the South-Eastern Australian Wheat-Sheep Belt, G.R. Steed, A. Ellington, and J.E. PratleyMainly Sub-Humid to Semi-Arid Continental ClimatesConservation Tillage Systems in the Northernmost Central U.S.A., R.R. Allmaras, J.F. Power, D.L. Tanaka, and S.M. CopelandConstraints on Conservation Tillage under Dryland and Irrigated Agriculture in the U.S.A. Pacific Northwest, R.E. Sojka and D.L. CarterTillage Systems for Soil and Water Conservation on the Canadian Prairie, F.J. Larney, C.W. Lindwall, R.C. Izaurralde, and A.P. MoulinConservation Tillage in the Southern U.S.A. Great Plains, P.W. Unger and E.L. SkidmoreConservation Tillage in Eastern Europe, A. ButoracIndex

Martin R. Carter holds degrees in Agriculture and Soil Science from the University of Alberta and Obtained a Ph.D Degree in Soil Science from the University of Saskatchewan in 1983.